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![What Does Conflict In Every Scene REALLY Mean? - Eric Conner [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BrrBWgI8cec/mqdefault.jpg "What Does Conflict In Every Scene REALLY Mean? - Eric Conner [FULL INTERVIEW]
Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time
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0:00 - Being Critical Of A Movie Too Soon
7:37 - Proven Strategies To Help Writers Generate Story Ideas
19:32 - Film School Professor Comments On Whether Students Should Use AI
28:44 - Truth About Writing A Great Scene
41:25 - What Does Conflict In Every Scene REALLY Mean?
55:59 - Why Youre Never Too Young To Write A Movie
1:14:53 - 5 Tips For Making A Short Film
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.
CONNECT WITH ERIC CONNER
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1289127
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-conner-57370771
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.
CONNECT WITH NYFA
https://www.nyfa.edu
https://www.nyfa.edu/location/nyfa-los-angeles
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![Ive Written 40 Screenplays, Here Are Tips To Help Writers - Zimran Jacob [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DPSRHGeYmT4/mqdefault.jpg "Ive Written 40 Screenplays, Here Are Tips To Help Writers - Zimran Jacob [FULL INTERVIEW]
Ive Written 40 Screenplays, Here Are Tips To Help Writers - Zimran Jacob [FULL INTERVIEW]")
![I Was Really Bad At Story Structure... This Changed Everything - Adam Davis [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DRqJDu_wTTY/mqdefault.jpg "I Was Really Bad At Story Structure... This Changed Everything - Adam Davis [FULL INTERVIEW]
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0:00 - I Knew This Idea Could Be A Movie As Soon As I Heard It
17:26 - What The Last 5 Years Of Screenwriting Has Taught Me
31:30 - I Was Really Bad At Story Structure... Heres What Changed
41:04 - Why I Dont Fear Failure Anymore (And You Don’t Have To Either)
51:34 - Filmmaking In Your 20s Vs 30s
1:01:42 - I Wasnt Sure If I Could Write A Novel... Heres Why I Did It
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Armed with a diverse creative palette and a passion for character-centric storytelling, Writer/Director Adam Davis has created numerous short and feature film projects. Credit highlights include the feature Broken Ceiling (nominated for Best Feature at the 2016 Pasadena International Film Festival and available on streaming platforms) and No Touching—starring Zoë Bell (The Hateful Eight), Heidi Moneymaker (Captain America: Civil War), Jake Busey (From Dusk till Dawn: The Series) and Doug Jones (The Shape of Water). No Touching won the Silver Audience Award at the 2016 Fantasia Film Festival and has amassed over 1 million views on YouTube. Adam was also a finalist in the 2022 Screencraft Horror Competition.
Adam’s most recent projects are Curse of the Sin Eater, a horror feature film he co-wrote and co-produced which was released this year and Orum, a horror short film he wrote, produced and directed starring horror icons Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator) and Kristina Klebe (Halloween) which was nominated for Best Horror Short and Best Supporting Actor at the Nightmares Film Festival 2024.
WATCH: CURSE OF THE SIN EATER
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THE STORY SOLUTION: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take
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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
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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
and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
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![If A Producer Receives 500 Scripts A Year, How Many Will They Read? Shaked Berenson [FULL INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DV-jlp5GOu0/mqdefault.jpg "If A Producer Receives 500 Scripts A Year, How Many Will They Read? Shaked Berenson [FULL INTERVIEW]
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34:32 - If A Producer Receives 500 Scripts A Year, How Many Will They Read
51:00 - Producers Dont Invest In Screenplays, This Is What Really Matters
1:03:44 - A New Revenue Stream For Horror Filmmakers
1:15:46 - If You Can’t Raise Half The Budget... Do You Deserve To Make The Movie?
Shaked Berenson has marketed, sold, and released over 1,000 films and television series. As a Board Member at the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA™) and a public speaker, Shaked has been a vocal advocate for independent filmmakers and for shortening the content distribution supply chain.
Shaked started his career as a coder, paying for his UCLA education by designing database architecture and running several e-commerce sites. His rare background in both tech and the film business allowed him to bridge creativity and analytics and design a tool that truly leverages both.
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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
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►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra
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►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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