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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time
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Wed like to thank Christopher Pettoni at NYFA for all his work behind the scenes (including camera work) that made this video possible. Wed also like to thank NYFA and Eric Conner for presenting us with this opportunity and opening up their classroom for us. And of course wed like to thank the wonderful NYFA students who brought this video to life.
Eric Conner has taught hundreds of aspiring storytellers at the New York Film Academy (LA), the Writer’s Store, the Animation Guild and Starcoach – China. At NYFA, he’s interviewed dozens of entertainment professionals including Django Unchained producer Reginald Hudlin and John Wick director Chad Stahelski and wrote/hosted the podcast The Backlot.
He recently produced the feature length documentary Other Voices (Aswat Acherim), available on Amazon. His work has been featured on the Howard Stern Show, On Demand Cable, Entertainment Tonight and Ranker.com. Eric has been a Burbank Cultural Arts Commissioner since 2019.
As a writer hes adapted projects based on Knotts Scary Farm and the NY Times bestseller Vampire Kisses. He’s worked with HollyShorts for years as a film judge and moderated multiple panels / Q&As at their annual festival.
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Founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) provides an accessible, hands-on education in filmmaking, media, and the performing arts. With a mission to make the film industry more accessible to all, NYFA empowers students from diverse backgrounds to tell powerful stories through a project-based, immersive curriculum. Students work closely with industry professionals, gaining invaluable mentorship and real-world experience while building creative, technical, and collaborative skills. NYFAs global community includes students from over 160 countries, fostering a network of passionate storytellers. From day one, students dive into creating projects that refine their craft and prepare them for successful careers. With a focus on practical experience and individualized support, NYFA equips students with the tools and confidence to excel in the competitive world of filmmaking and the arts.
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SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting Youll Ever Need
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THE ANATOMY OF STORY: 22 Steps To Becoming A Master Storyteller
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![Nobody Cares About Your Movie (Advice To Beginning Filmmakers) - Jake Jalbert [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a6W8fHBavM8/mqdefault.jpg "Nobody Cares About Your Movie (Advice To Beginning Filmmakers) - Jake Jalbert [FULL INTERVIEW]
Our two new books are helping writers with their stories... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd
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9:52 - This Mindset Will Get Your Movie Funded
25:43 - Nobody Cares About Your Ideas (The Truth About Your Movie)
37:09 - Why Most Filmmakers Should Start With A $1000 Movie
46:30 - How Two Filmmakers Built A Movie Studio In Florida
57:48 - This Is The Business Model We Used When We Started As Filmmakers
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Jake Jalbert began his journey into producing and cinematography 14 years ago, shooting his first feature film, *House Guest Massacre* (2013), starring Alex Vincent from the *Childs Play* franchise (as Andy Barclay). Over the years, hes worked his way up by contributing to numerous films and TV shows, collaborating with actors such as Burt Reynolds, Amy Smart, Sean Astin, Michael Shannon, Alexander Ludwig, and Charles Melton.
From 2020 to 2024, Jake served as Director of Photography on several films, beginning with *Mind Games*, starring A-list talents Robert LaSardo, Jim Fitzpatrick, and Michael Paré, as well as *Soulmates*. Jake was later hired to shoot two studio films, *Megaboa* and *Shark Waters*, both of which had small theatrical releases through The Asylum, the studio behind the *Sharknado* franchise. In addition, Jake was the cinematographer for the Tubi original film *DC Down*, directed by Geoff Meed and starring Eric Roberts and Sean Young.
In 2023, Jake produced and shot his most ambitious project to date, *Off Rip* (Sports/Drama), directed by and starring Jadon Cal, which is currently in post-production.
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SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting Youll Ever Need
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THE ANATOMY OF STORY: 22 Steps To Becoming A Master Storyteller
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THE ART OF DRAMATIC WRITING - Lajos Egri
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and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
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Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG
Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k
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![I Spent 3 Years Trying To Write A Screenplay With AI - Russell Palmer [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aEXnGuUNL9Q/mqdefault.jpg "I Spent 3 Years Trying To Write A Screenplay With AI - Russell Palmer [FULL INTERVIEW]
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0:00 - Starting A Career In AI
7:42 - Story Behind AI Screenwriting App Saga
17:48 - Marvel Screenwriter Gives His Opinion On AI
27:49 - One Day AI Will Create Story Structures That Dont Exist Today
47:15 - AI May Never Be Able To Make A Movie
1:01:26 - I Spent 3 Years Trying To Write A Screenplay With AI... Heres The Truth
1:14:34 - Predicting AI Over The Next 10 Years For Filmmakers
Russell Palmer is a technologist and Silicon Valley Product Manager with a background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, having worked at companies including Microsoft, Viv Labs AI, Samsung Research AI, and JPMorgans AI Lab at Stanford Research Park.
He co-founded the startup CyberFilm AI in 2021 with his brother Andrew, an indie writer/screenwriter/director/producer/actor, founder of Synapz Productions and an AD on Hollywood productions around Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles (and WGC/DGC/CMPA member).
To try their latest app SAGA - https://writeonsaga.com
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SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting Youll Ever Need
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THE ANATOMY OF STORY: 22 Steps To Becoming A Master Storyteller
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THE ART OF DRAMATIC WRITING - Lajos Egri
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ON WRITING: A Memoir of the Craft
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THE WAR OF ART: Break Through the Blocks
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Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG
Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k
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![If You Want To Sell A Screenplay… Concept Is King - Collin Watts [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aeh9KTgi1is/mqdefault.jpg "If You Want To Sell A Screenplay… Concept Is King - Collin Watts [FULL INTERVIEW]
Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd
0:00 - If You Want To Sell A Screenplay… Concept Is King
12:14 - I Kept Getting Stuck 40 Pages Into Writing A Screenplay, Heres My Advice To Writers
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33:59 - Why Every Screenplay Needs At Least Two Outlines
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54:42 - 6 Tips That Help Me Write Better Screenplays
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1:14:53 - Submitting To Screenwriting Competitions
1:28:06 - Screenwriters Will Never Learn These Lessons Unless They Produce A Movie
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Collin Watts is a Los Angeles based screenwriter with a focus on creating genre films with a personal touch. Originally from Illinois, he is a graduate of Florida State University and the UCLA professional screenwriting program.
Collin began his career by writing several successful short films that premiered in over 30 festivals worldwide including The Wretched and Sunnyvale which both premiered at Screamfest Los Angeles. Four of his feature scripts placed in top screenwriting contests including the Austin film Festival, the tracking board top ten, and the Cinestory Foundation.
Collin wrote his first feature, HOT SEAT. The film was released theatrically in 2022, and starred Mel Gibson, Kevin Dillon, and Shanon Doherty. In 2023, he wrote and produced THIS LAND, a topical horror film that was released on VOD from Terror Films.
CONNECT WITH COLLIN WATTS
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Difference Between A Hollywood Movie Idea And Everything Else - https://youtu.be/BkLXkS6rfns
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►BOOKS WE RECOMMEND:
STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time
https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9
THE NUTSHELL TECHNIQUE: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting https://amzn.to/2X3Vx5F
THE STORY SOLUTION: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take
http://amzn.to/2gYsuMf
SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting Youll Ever Need
https://amzn.to/3dNg2HQ
THE ANATOMY OF STORY: 22 Steps To Becoming A Master Storyteller
http://amzn.to/2h6W3va
THE ART OF DRAMATIC WRITING - Lajos Egri
https://amzn.to/3jh3b5f
ON WRITING: A Memoir of the Craft
https://amzn.to/3XgPtCN
THE WAR OF ART: Break Through the Blocks
and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
http://amzn.to/1KeW9ob
►FILMMAKER STARTER KIT
BLACKMAGIC Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - https://amzn.to/4gDU0s9
ZOOM H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder - https://amzn.to/3TIon6X
SENNHEISER Professional Shotgun Microphone - https://amzn.to/3TEnLiE
NEEWER CB300B 320W LED Video Light - https://amzn.to/3XEMK6F
NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power - https://amzn.to/3XX57VK
►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra
►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9
►Stuff we use:
LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq
AUDIO
Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG
Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k
LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv
*Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
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