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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
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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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https://www.nyfa.edu
https://www.nyfa.edu/location/nyfa-los-angeles/
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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
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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Every Character Must Answer These 3 Questions For Every Scene - Paola Baldion
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Every Character Must Answer These 3 Questions For Every Scene - Paola Baldion
Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:
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Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9
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0:00 - Story Of A Real Life Puppeteer
9:41 - 7 Lessons Learned From Making A 17 Million View Video
20:47 - How A Short Viral Video Became A Full Length Documentary
36:03 - The Best Movies Are The Ones You Make From The Heart
48:54 - 3 Questions Every Character Must Answer For Every Scene
1:02:09 - Number One Tip For Directing Actors
1:10:42 - If You Submit To 100 Film Festivals... What Can You Expect?
Paola Baldion is an award-winning actress, director, and producer of Colombian and European heritage. Born in Paris and raised in Italy and Colombia, Paola is a multilingual Latina artist fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and French. She began performing at age four in her parents' marionette theater and later trained under renowned masters Edgardo Román and Paco Barrero in Bogotá, followed by HB Studios in New York and Stephanie Feury Studio in Los Angeles. She holds a BFA in Theater and Film Studies from Concordia University in Montreal.
Paola made her feature film debut in the lead role of Marina in Retratos en un Mar de Mentiras (Portraits in a Sea of Lies), which premiered at the Berlin and Guadalajara film festivals. Her performance earned her the Colombian Academy Award for Best Actress, along with Best Actress honors at the Guadalajara and Amiens International Film Festivals.
As co-founder of Dos Almas Films, she has directed impactful short films and documentaries, including For Alma and I Am Migration-a documentary where she and partner Jamie Toll travel across the U.S., offering free DNA tests to explore ancestry and identity.
Her latest fiction film, Abrazo, tells the emotional story of a pregnant Central American woman crossing the U.S. border. The film has received 29 festival awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Writer, and Best Actress. Through her body of work, Paola continues to champion stories about identity, migration, and social justice-bringing visibility to underrepresented voices in both dramatic and comedic roles.
WATCH 'I AM MIGRATION'
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WATCH 'ABRAZO' - NEW SHORT FILM BY PAOLA
• ABRAZO - World Premiere (Official Film)
CONNECT WITH PAOLA BALDION
https://www.paolabaldion.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3672989
https://www.instagram.com/paolabaldion
Filmcourage
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/
SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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