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Mark Sevi, a professional scriptwriter, with a motley crew of professional filmmakers, students and oddballs, talks about show business with an emphasis on writing and scriptwriting techniques and tips.
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REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERS Are you wrapping up your film degree or contemplating a career shift into the creative industry? The Honest Filmmaker is your go-to resource for navigating the real-world challenges of micro-budget and indie filmmaking. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Jim Eaves, the podcast delves into the nitty-gritty of independent film production. From securing funding and managing tight budgets to distribution strategies and building a sustainable career, this is unfil ...
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UK Scriptwriters

UKscriptwriters

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We are Tim Clague and Danny Stack, writers from Nelson Nutmeg Pictures ltd. We talk about the UK scriptwriting scene - film, TV and new media. Get our book here - http://www.tinyurl.com/UKscripthandbook
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CineStories Podcast

CineStory Foundation

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Working Hollywood pros give writers the inside scoop on the craft and business of screenwriting. This podcast is brought to you by the CineStory Foundation, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit organization committed to the nurturing of outstanding visual storytellers from the United States and around the world.
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Play: Notes

Prospect Park Productions NZ

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Ever wondered what’s the big deal with a particular play or playwright? Was Romeo really worth it? What exactly was Oedipus’ complex? Who was Antigone antagonising? And why was a play about vaginas revolutionary for its time? This is where Play: Notes comes in. Join Dramaturgs Emily Duncan and Allison Horsley as they give you the need-to-know notes on plays that have influenced how we watch, read, and think about theatre. Warning: Contains mature themes, language, and spoilers. Play:Notes is ...
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Just Imagine

Imagine Theatre

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Just Imagine – a podcast series from Imagine Theatre, one of the world’s leading producers of professional pantomime. With over 250 productions to their name, Imagine are true experts in this uniquely British theatrical tradition. Join host Martin Ballard as we go behind the scenes to meet the people who bring the magic to life – discovering their stories, their roles, and answering that all-important question: what do they do for the rest of the year? Along the way, we’ll explore the pantom ...
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5 Writers 5 Minutes

Zanni Louise, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstong, Deborah Abela & Lian Tanner

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Five best-selling kids' authors in a five-minute masterclass. Every week, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise share their writing and editing secrets, reveal how their books developed and give tips on how to write your own story. Find this as a podcast or on YouTube by searching 5 Writers 5 Minutes.
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Welcome to The Emerging Into Greatness Podcast, where I interview successful, inspiring and influential business women and men who share what they do and their journey from start-up to success. You would learn how they've weathered the storms, achieved their success and what's next on the horizon. This show will inspire, encourage and enlighten you as well as give you wisdom on how to forge on in the midst of challenges. This show is designed to encourage, inspire and nudge you to bring fort ...
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Step outside the mainstream and explore life through RAINES perspective. Hosted by Dan Raines, this podcast challenges conventional thinking with thought-provoking insights into society, culture, and the shifting trends shaping our world. From analyzing the evolution of social media to questioning the norms that define our daily lives, Dan offers a counter-culture viewpoint that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. With sharp observations, candid reflections, and a touch of humor, eac ...
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Marketing for Creatives

Marina Barayeva: Entrepreneur, Personal Brand Expert, Business Coach

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Whether you just started or you're an experienced entrepreneur the Marketing for Creatives Show will help you build a profitable business. Make your marketing easier by applying the strategies of experienced entrepreneurs and have more time to do the work you love. From offline and online marketing to building your personal brand so you can become a recognized expert. Join Marina Barayeva and the show guests to discuss the hottest topics about how to grow your business. Marina is a personal ...
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes November 14, 2025 Episode #322 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUS…
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Send us a text This week on the podcast I’m chatting to filmmaker Daniel M. Caneiro about his horror/comedy feature film Deviant. We chat about how he used grants to fund the film, his tips for applying for grants, how the film was made and tips for shooting on a micro budget and how he handled sales and distribution. Find out more about Daniel her…
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Singer, comedian, impressionist, actress, musical theatre performer and pantomime veteran Hilary O’Neil joins Martin on this week’s podcast. Although she loved to dance as a child, Hilary never initially planned a career in show business. But after training at Laine Theatre Arts, her talent and drive quickly took her into the spotlight — beginning …
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Send us a text #filmmaking #filmmakers #filmmakerscommunity After 20+ years of making micro-budget films, I’ve made more than my share of mistakes. In this episode, I break down 16 of the biggest ones indie filmmakers make, covering everything from script to sales so you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did. From budgeting and promotion to s…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes October 31, 2025 Episode #321 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSE…
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Send us a text #filmmaking #horror #31daysofhalloween #indie film #microbudget #filmdirector With Halloween right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about The Apocalypse Box , the last feature film I made and some of the filmmaking lessons I learned during the process. Hopefully these insights will be helpful to any…
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This week, Martin is joined by Divina De Campo and Andy Hockley to dive into one of the most deliciously wicked ingredients of any good pantomime – the panto baddie! Together, they explore the fascinating history of the villain’s role — from the origins of the classic characters to the curious tradition of always entering from the left-hand side of…
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Send us a text #filmdirecting #indiefilm #filmmaking #microbudget This week I chat to indie film director Andrea M. Catinella about his career and his advice for directing indie film. We talk about his work on horror films like 'Piglet', 'Hook' 'Bait' and 'Houseboat Massacre'. The advantage of working on films with existing characters and how he go…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes October 17, 2025 Episode #320 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Rich D’Alessio GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS RIP Diane Keaton SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CUR…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #halloween #horrormovies #filmmaking In this weeks episode I sit down with husband and wife filmmaking team Erin and Kyle to talk about their latest indie horror project, Zombie Con Vol. 1 a blood-soaked, heartfelt, and surprisingly funny take on fandom, filmmaking, and the undead. We chat about what it’s really li…
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The UK Pantomime Association recently hosted their second Panto Panel at the North Wall Arts Centre in Oxford, this time shining a spotlight on the art of scriptwriting and Martin was there to talk to some of the country’s top panto writers. A panel of top writers from across the country gathered to share insights into their creative process — from…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes October 03, 2025 Episode #319 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS RIP Robert Redford SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CUR…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #crowdfunding #kickstarter #indiegogo This week on the podcast I sit down with actor, filmmaker, and crowdfunding coach Melissa Center for a deep dive into the world of indie filmmaking and raising money for your creative projects. Melissa shares her journey from producing her very first micro-budget feature to bal…
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Actor, singer, and dancer Anita Harris has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning six decades. From chart-topping hits to memorable roles in the iconic Carry On films, Anita has shared the stage and screen with some of the biggest names in show business, including the legendary Morecambe and Wise. A lifelong lover of pantomime, Anita has appeared in …
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Send us a text #filmmaking #filmpodcast #podcastclips #indiefilm This week Jim sits down with writer-director Alexandru Borchescu to explore the bold leap that launched his first feature. Alexandru shares why he left film school in his final year, how he scraped together the funding on his own, and how he plans sales and distribution for the film. …
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes September 05, 2025 Episode #317++ This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED?…
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Send us a text #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #microbudget #podcastclips This week I sit down with playwright-turned-filmmaker Michael Head to trace his leap from the stage to the big screen. We dive into the skills he carried from theatre into directing his first feature, the art of crafting a gritty gangster movie on a shoestring, and what it’s …
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Send us a text #filmmaking #indiefilm #podcast #podcastclips This week’s episode takes a bit of a different turn. I’m diving into the story of how I made my first feature film, The Witches Hammer, and sharing my best advice for getting your own debut project off the ground. Filmmaker Michael Marco joins as a guest host, putting me on the spot with …
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes September 05, 2025 Episode #317++ This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED?…
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Send us a text #tubi #filmmaking #selfdistribution This week on the podcast I have a returning guest, filmmaker Justin Milton. I had Justin on about a year ago and it was one of my most popular episodes as Justin is a real source of knowledge when it comes to making money with low budget movies and Tubi, self distribution and getting your films to …
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This week’s guest on Just Imagine is true panto legend, TV presenter, and all-round entertainer Bobby Bennett. Bobby’s love affair with panto began at just seven years old, when he stepped onto the stage for his very first show. From that moment, he built an extraordinary career in showbusiness. In 1964, he made his mark on Opportunity Knocks, and …
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm This week I'm talking to writer/director William Kaufman. Will has made a bunch of action films both as an indie filmmaker but also as a director for hire. I ask Will about his career, his advice for new people entering the business, what he would do if he had to start from scratch and what i…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes August 22, 2025 Episode #316 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONF…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Andy Edwards. Andy started making shorts then wrote and directed his debut feature IBIZA UNDEAD (Zombie Spring Breakers) - he's a regular at Fright fest Film festival and has released a film ever year since 2022. I chat to Andy about his movies, ho…
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This week, Martin sits down with Pravesh Kumar, Artistic Director of Rifco Theatre Company, to talk about Surinderella — his brand-new, Bollywood-inspired pantomime, touring this autumn. Produced in association with Imagine Theatre, Wolverhampton Grand, and Watford Palace, the show promises a dazzling mix of East and West. In the episode, Pravesh s…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #filmmaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm chatting to filmmaker Nathan Benham. Nathan started out as an actor and got frustrated with not getting the parts he wanted so he wrote and directed himself in a short monologue that was then taken on the festival circuit. Since then he's been putting…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes August 08, 2025 Episode #315 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can …
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm #movieproduction This week on the podcast I break down some of the lessons I've learned working with actors on Low Budget and Micro Budget film productions. I talk about blocking, bad acting, then power of a good lead actor, the power shift on set and when to bend the rules. I also talk abou…
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This week on the podcast, Martin is joined by the brilliantly funny Jarred Christmas. Originally from New Zealand, Jarred has called the UK home for over two decades, carving out a successful career as a stand-up comedian. He's a familiar favourite at De Montfort Hall in Leicester, where he's been delighting panto audiences since 2021. In this epis…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #blackmirror #moviemaking #indiefilm This week on the podcast I'm talking to Director Carl Tibbetts. Carl started his career editing before writing and directing his debut feature 'Retreat' starring Cillian Murphy, Thandie Newton and Jamie Bell. Carl then went on to direct two monumental episodes of Black Mirror as…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes July 25, 2025 Episode #314 Guest co-host: Christopher Stires This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmakersfamily #moviemaking #movieproduction #indiefilm This week on the podcast I talk to indie director Ian Diaz. Ian has had a similar trajectory as me having shot his first feature films on film. I talk to Ian about some of the lessons shooting on film gives you during production, how he went from features t…
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This week we are going behind the scenes into the world of the DSM. We are joined by Jazmyne Evans and Kayleigh Alstin who both have a range of experience in theatre including as DSMs. Martin talks to them about how their interest in theatre led to working in stage management, the training they have received, how they developed in the role and just…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking This week on the podcast I'm talking to DOP Vincent Wrenn. Vincent has worked on an absolute ton of projects having started at a young age working with his father who was also a Director of Photography. Learning lots of lessons from his dad he went onto work on tv, shorts, feature films and…
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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi w/Author Christopher Stires Show Notes July 11, 2025 Episode #313 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONF…
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Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #moviemaking #indiefilm In this episode, I reflect on 20 key lessons I wish I'd known when I started making feature films over 20 years ago. Whether you're gearing up for your first shoot or deep into your filmmaking journey, these practical insights can save you time, money, and stress. From creative strategies li…
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