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Ep 222 - Elevating Your Screenplay: Key Strategies from 'Rewrite' by Paul Chitlik

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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (instagram: @screenwriterpod)
Guest: Paul Chitlik, Author of "Rewrite"Introduction:
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Episode Highlights:
  1. Breaking into Screenwriting:
    • Paul Chitlik advises starting with short YouTube videos to gain notice.
    • Importance of understanding the flow of digital platforms and building an audience.
  2. Innovative Funding and Talent Sourcing:
    • A case study of a filmmaker who funded a film through TikTok and hired talent from the same platform.
  3. The Evolution of Technology in Screenwriting:
    • Discussion on adapting to rapid technological changes.
    • Geoffrey shares personal experiences with hearing aid technology, hinting at future advancements.
  4. What’s New in the Second Edition of "Rewrite":
    • Focus on crafting shorter, faster stories without altering the essence of storytelling.
    • Emphasis on the timeless nature of storytelling, drawing examples from ancient authors.
  5. Structuring Short-Form Content:
    • Paul explains the adaptability of the seven-point structure to different mediums, including YouTube and TikTok.
  6. Diversity in Screenwriting Methods:
    • Encouragement to find personal approaches to storytelling.
    • Discussion on various screenwriting methodologies and the importance of interesting stories over rigid formats.
  7. The Essence of Successful Films:
    • Importance of central emotional relationships in movies.
    • Different layers of storytelling: plot, personal development, and emotional relationships.
  8. Advice for Aspiring Screenwriters:
    • Paul stresses there's no single correct way to write a film.
    • Importance of interesting characters and storytelling over specific methods.
  9. Rewriting Tips:
    • Suggests distancing oneself from the script to gain a fresh perspective.
    • Objective reading from the standpoint of an industry professional.
Conclusion:

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