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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 You're 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 he's adapted projects based on Knott's 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. NYFA's 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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Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:
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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 You're 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 he's adapted projects based on Knott's 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
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. NYFA's 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
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A Hollywood Insider's Look At Marketing Hits And Flops - Jim Fredrick
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6 months ago
A Hollywood Insider's Look At Marketing Hits And Flops - Jim Fredrick
Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time
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0:00 - Hollywood Insider Reveals The Truth About Selling Movies For A Living
14:07 - Why The Greatest Movie Of All Time... Was A Box Office Failure
27:36 - There Was A Time When Studios Wanted To Make The Best Movies Possible
41:11 - Hollywood Insider Says This Is Still The Best Way To Market A Movie
51:46 - Former Studio Executive Explains Why Movie Trailers Sometimes Reveal Everything
1:07:15 - How I Became Stanley Kubrick For One Week
1:16:30 - How Marketing Can Save A Movie
1:30:01 - Former Studio Executive's Advice On Selling A Movie
BUY THE BOOK - OPENING WEEKEND: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops
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After starting his career in 1983 as a trailer editor and producer at famed advertising boutique Intralink, Jim Fredrick went on to serve as president of marketing at Castle Rock Entertainment, senior vice president of creative advertising at Warner Bros. and executive vice president of marketing at Sony Screen Gems. In 2011, he founded his own company, Jim Fredrick Motion Picture Marketing.
Across a span of 35 years, Fredrick’s roles as a trailer maker and studio executive allowed him to craft advertising campaigns for a range of movies, from such iconic cinematic gems as The Shawshank Redemption to the widely beloved Harry Potter franchise. He has helped produce more than 196 film marketing campaigns.
His memoir, Opening Weekend, explores the intricacies of the lesser-known business of film distribution and marketing, unraveling the complex mechanisms through which movies are sold to discriminating audiences. Replete with triumphs, setbacks, and the relentless spirit that drives the creation and promotion of cinematic masterpieces, Opening Weekend promises an enthralling glimpse into the previously untold world of Hollywood movies.
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Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrrBWgI8cec
Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time
https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9
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 You're 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 he's adapted projects based on Knott's 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
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. NYFA's 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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