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ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.

On The Page Pilar Alessandra

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 366 Ratings

ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.

    877. Scene Direction Contest 2024

    877. Scene Direction Contest 2024

    Actor Joel Stoffer (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Stranger Things) stage-reads scene direction submissions from listeners as they showcase their writing skills! Who will win?

    • 1 hr 31 min
    876. Telling His Story

    876. Telling His Story

    Writer/producer Tracy Grant (Lincoln Heights, Lace) tells a personal story filled with highs and lows that led to a number of writing lessons and his confirmation that "you only need one yes."

    • 44 min
    875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction Contest

    875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction Contest

    Did you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.

    • 2 min
    874. Keeping Creative

    874. Keeping Creative

    A catch up with writer/comedian Laura House as she talks about the lean years and the ripe years, including running a British show in the middle of Covid and learning to feel “the right amount of proud” about her accomplishments.

    • 49 min
    873. Science and Scirens

    873. Science and Scirens

    Science through entertainment. Entertainment inspiring science. Filmmakers Tamara Krinsky and Taryn O’Neill co-founded Scirens to explore all of the possibilities.

    • 52 min
    872. And The Nicholl Goes To …

    872. And The Nicholl Goes To …

    Writer Jimmy Miller reflects on a script that changed as he changed, ultimately leading to his current Nicholl Fellowship win.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
366 Ratings

366 Ratings

ihateyouihateyou ,

Great content even for a non-writer!

I’m an actor and producer. Not a writer. But I love this podcast. The perspective it gives me for the scripts I’m working on is invaluable. I love hearing how the sausage gets made so to speak, and Pilar’s expertise gives me a leg up when I’m evaluating and/or breaking down a script! Thank you for all you do and keep those brilliant writers coming! We need you to do our work! Teamwork makes the Dream Work!

HollywoodRML ,

Good stuff

Wide ranging topics focused on screenwriting from a variety of experienced proven guests.

VermontErin ,

Fantastic and Illuminating Interview

Love the interview with Barbara Ward Thall. Super interesting project and humorously illuminating dialogue on ageism.

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