John August

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Wikipedia Movies

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News, Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig host a new round of How Would This Be a Movie. Instead of three stories in the news, this time they tackle three articles from Wikipedia to look at what you get using just those facts versus using a more detailed article.

We also answer listener questions about real-life subjects, showing your work and applying the Mazin method to television.

Links:

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 8-12-19: The transcript of this episode can be found here.

I Know You Are, But What Am I?

Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig discuss whether and how heroes can understand themselves. Is self-awareness an intrinsic aspect of a character, or something they achieve over the course of the story? Both heroes and villains are often wrestling with their identity. We look at why it’s more difficult (and sometimes more rewarding) to explore these issues in screenwriting than prose fiction.

Then it’s time for another round of the Three Page Challenge, followed by listener questions about meddling actors and producers.

Thanks to everyone who submitted to the Three Page Challenge, especially our participants: Edith Rodriguez, Carolyn Getches, Hilary C. Gish, and Christine Hoang!

Links:

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 7-19-19 The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Rolling Dice

Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig tackle eight topics ranging from WGA negotiations to overlapping dialogue, to John’s new agency.

We also follow up on Better Sex, Chernobyl, and Craig’s solo episode.

Links:

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 7-10-19 the transcript for this episode can be found here.

Understanding Your Feature Contract

Scriptnotes, Transcribed

John and Craig are joined by attorney Ken Richman and Laurie Espinosa of the WGA West for a detailed discussion of screenwriting contracts. They look at what to expect, where you can negotiate, and what to watch out for.

Follow along with the example contract here.

Links:

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

UPDATE 7-11-19: The transcript of this episode can be found here.