Writing Your Script Ten Minutes At A Time - Pilar Alessandra [FULL INTERVIEW]

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  • @tamzsha4776
    @tamzsha4776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I’ve attended her classes in London. She is amazing and really knows her stuff. This is a woman who has experience and vast knowledge. Extremely easy to learn with and makes her classes so much fun.

  • @TrophyJourney
    @TrophyJourney 9 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    "It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be what you want"
    The woman knows what she's talking about!

    • @LukeGrayThe
      @LukeGrayThe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But what if you want it to be perfect?

    • @owensanfordstuff
      @owensanfordstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LukeGrayThe then u will drive Ur self crazy

    • @muhammadgatlin5174
      @muhammadgatlin5174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      InstaBlaster

  • @badandy9716
    @badandy9716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why didn't I see this 6 years ago?!?
    So much great advice in a 20 min clip.

  • @oJAYarista
    @oJAYarista 8 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Not sure exactly how I came across this channel but glad we crossed paths.

  • @akugizibwesaimon8630
    @akugizibwesaimon8630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have found this channel today. I love everything here. I am stuck with the first draft for two years now. I always go back and try to perfect. I have never done five chapters in all those years. I am ashamed of myself. I am glad to discover this and hopefully I will start afresh. I am a teacher in Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
    Thank you

  • @jasonfunk6140
    @jasonfunk6140 8 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    She has the charisma, i love her bright smile

  • @Dicky1965
    @Dicky1965 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had the pleasure of attending high school and college, for awhile , with Pilar. Went to so many parties at her house. Always cool, smart, fun. I should have taken her online class years ago.

  • @RamssesPharaoh
    @RamssesPharaoh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Write what you want and then find things to support it." Love that; so true. Thank you.

  • @edgarbleikur1929
    @edgarbleikur1929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Write your story then find research points that suit that story." On procrastination through research. GOLD!

  • @ngonzale3
    @ngonzale3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    At 3:45: About getting it right vs getting it written. "It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be what you want" Excellent!

  • @taylorgavinchuk2285
    @taylorgavinchuk2285 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Just found this channel today, I'm working on my first screenplay after being a music journalist for 5 years, you ask really good questions ! Love it.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hi Taylor, we're happy to hear of your discovery. Here is one of our best screenwriting videos that we hope helps you th-cam.com/video/13KcN-fRLFI/w-d-xo.html Also thank you for your compliment, knowing you are a journalist, it means that much more to us. Cheers!

  • @danielvalleduarte
    @danielvalleduarte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, on the page was literally the 3rd podcast I subscribed to back in the iTunes days, she really made the idea of screenwriting accessible to an outsider. So valuable.

  • @ianwall3620
    @ianwall3620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just got into Pilar"s podcast on the page. She has absolutely swooned my psychological need to progress as a writer with her podcast.
    Film courage is just the same with the informative content. I am so grateful to be alive in our present day.

  • @5600block
    @5600block 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched hundreds of vid on this channel and She is one of my absolute favorites

  • @moniquevamado
    @moniquevamado 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    She's great. I'd love to take a class from her. Have put her book on my list of must-reads.

  • @dataglasses
    @dataglasses 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Back to work people, start writing!

    • @alexisascencio9397
      @alexisascencio9397 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      recomputed 🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @averagejoe6617
      @averagejoe6617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm eating right now, give me a sec.

    • @Thenoobestgirl
      @Thenoobestgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't focus on two things at once, man! D:

    • @dataglasses
      @dataglasses 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thenoobestgirl focus on the one thing you enjoy!

  • @bluenetmarketing
    @bluenetmarketing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a very intelligent lady with loads of useful information.

  • @whiteknight7wayne493
    @whiteknight7wayne493 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    one minute listening to you turning a negative artistic outlook into a relevant positive point of view.....lovely

  • @toodle171
    @toodle171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Learned a #ell of a lot! Thank you! BTW I've been working crime scenes for 16 years. No amount of research will EVER change your story. Write your story, let research support, not derail it.

  • @greggeverman5578
    @greggeverman5578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never actively want to tune in to this channel, but the great content always draws me back in...
    How bout dat!

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We appreciate you coming back Gregg!

    • @greggeverman5578
      @greggeverman5578 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filmcourage I appreciate the content!

  • @rocksta101
    @rocksta101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm presently reading her book "got 10 minutes? write your screenplay" Such a helpful book. Thanks Pilar!!

  • @frankhernandez1995
    @frankhernandez1995 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Her comments and advice on time usage and management, short writing blocks are acceptable, are useful. I will incorporate it, and make systematic progress.
    Her presentation is genuine, I really enjoyed it!

  • @howardkoor2796
    @howardkoor2796 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pilar is insightful and generous with her wisdom.

  • @srr_3489
    @srr_3489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just writing my first biography script..... and I love her 10 mins idea. I find that ideas flow easy and fast when I know I’ll not be stuck with it all day.
    I also love the fact that you write first and do the research to fit the writing ✍🏽..... SO TRUE.... that’s what I have been doing so that I don’t get distracted with the idea I have on my mind.
    I put it very quick in writing as soon as I’m inspired and I do the research later....
    that’s for searching this..... do many USEFUL TIPS

  • @mauricioeugeniogalazdavila179
    @mauricioeugeniogalazdavila179 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Agree with Taylor. You ask really good questions, Film Courage. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Mauricio, it's not always easy but we do our best to ask new questions as often as we can.

  • @jeffoffej
    @jeffoffej 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another fantastic interview! You guys bring out the joy in people--brilliant. Thank you.

  • @JorgePrietoNYC
    @JorgePrietoNYC 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Pilar is truly amazing and very generous with her time here. All the females script consulting and coaches (i.e. Linda Sager) are so nurturing with their advice, they touch me. Thanks, FC, for the most inspiring, educational and the best Q&A interviews in the film industry. Have a blessed and healthy new years and thank YOU for existing. I'm a better writer because of your amazing roster of great guest.

  • @YourLBN
    @YourLBN 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this woman! Her podcast is so helpful!

  • @timlind2375
    @timlind2375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Working on my first screenplay now. This was super helpful. Thank you both!!!

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to hear Tim. Keep creating.

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely love Film Courage. I always come away with new ideas and screen writing techniques with every video. And, they're usually very inspirational. There are times when I ask myself, am I really making a healthy choice by trying to write screenplays? This usually comes up after an hour of struggling with a script. But, all I have to do is watch another video from Film Courage, and my confidence returns. Now...back to that rewrite. :P

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Refuel and back at it!

  • @joeygonzo
    @joeygonzo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trying to sign up for her writing marathon right now.

  • @ngonzale3
    @ngonzale3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish doing the thing you truly want to do didn't hurt so bad. How long have we created the habit of finding a safe place to hide instead of just doing what scares you. I really need to reframe the narrative of my life and just do it. Good luck to all of you.

  • @yalafilmsdavidjwoodall9201
    @yalafilmsdavidjwoodall9201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome input. Thank you.

  • @howardkoor2796
    @howardkoor2796 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pilar is wonderful

  • @howardkoor9365
    @howardkoor9365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pilar is a great teacher

  • @freakcut618
    @freakcut618 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This may the best video about writing... glad to find this video.... \,,/

  • @thereseember2800
    @thereseember2800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview questions!
    And answers!

  • @yash1551
    @yash1551 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the interviewer. "no pressure." lol.

  • @howardkoor9365
    @howardkoor9365 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful interview

  • @rintintinification
    @rintintinification 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "A walking hidden agenda" ... I'm stealing that! Great video, thanks Pilar. Good luck to you both.

  • @AOKZMan
    @AOKZMan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "A year ago" but this is just what I wanted to hear just now. Stuck around the midpoint of my story--constantly looking back as to keep the hinges on the story... but I have my foundation all laid out (it's been that way for a long way) and I'm going to get right on that "vomit draft".

  • @CreativeTakeover-f4i
    @CreativeTakeover-f4i 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ive been writing short films because features scared me however if i can write a 10 page short in one day...i think i can write a 90 page script in a month or so....

  • @musicletters7214
    @musicletters7214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I try writing without internet, so I can look up the stuff I am not sure about later... (or better most of the time: delete them)

  • @fridakalota370
    @fridakalota370 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you should always have a lot of options from A thru Z…if one story doesn’t work the way you want , then make sure you have more ideas..

  • @smashcrookspranks
    @smashcrookspranks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Love pilar

  • @SuperTompo
    @SuperTompo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An excellent Q&A.

  • @mirandac8712
    @mirandac8712 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Dear Film Courage,
    Yours is the best channel.
    Sincerely, an (actual) writer

  • @TARUJI
    @TARUJI 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A humble influencer. I like Pilar.

  • @lolitsmatt
    @lolitsmatt 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice! So glad I found this channel

  • @SofiaLandry-ug8rc
    @SofiaLandry-ug8rc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! Great advice!

  • @hello2jello4mellow34
    @hello2jello4mellow34 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic points!

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The questions asked are so exceptionally relevant and absolutely on-point.

  • @GUPRPEET-Singh
    @GUPRPEET-Singh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best part... 8:29 to 8:40. Thats my kind of thing.
    Thanks film courage.

  • @noranel-sherif1263
    @noranel-sherif1263 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:20
    A Good Script-Story = Action + Emotion
    Action begets Emotion which begets more Action...

  • @lenielluzardo3043
    @lenielluzardo3043 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! This is super useful information! Thanks Film Courage for uploading this videos.
    Any tips for a person who want to reach the US community reader/producers but live outside US??

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Leniel. We haven't covered a lot of success stories outside of the US but here is how it happened for David F. Sandberg - th-cam.com/video/VQUuDkxrrQA/w-d-xo.html

    • @lenielluzardo3043
      @lenielluzardo3043 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filmcourage Thank you, I'm learning a lot from you guys! Greetings

  • @CreativeTakeover-f4i
    @CreativeTakeover-f4i 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    NO... FADE IN...
    that is just extra words that doesn't need to be there anymore...

    • @DavidTimberDKT
      @DavidTimberDKT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's tradition like Once Upon A Time or In The Beginning, and such. I feel it anchors the portal of the story structure. When I write revisions, it can act as a buoy or marker when you are moving scenes around or writing non-sequentially.

    • @georgesikorski9891
      @georgesikorski9891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't put transitions in my screenplay unless there's something specific I want anyway. Imo that comes later

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgesikorski9891
      I agree.

  • @ginotarabotto
    @ginotarabotto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    She seems like an excellent professor. Has anyone taken classes with her? Reviews?

  • @technomentis
    @technomentis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good one.

  • @matthewmaguire8852
    @matthewmaguire8852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love writing.....it’s the paperwork I can’t stand. (The antagonist (stuff don’t want to do) must always be ten times greater than the hero for the hero to be a hero)

  • @Wordsley
    @Wordsley ปีที่แล้ว

    These Rock!

  • @stokedcreativesfilms5986
    @stokedcreativesfilms5986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some good advice here!

  • @Frozenmindfilms
    @Frozenmindfilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice book “the coffee break screenwriter”

  • @triciaesposito5790
    @triciaesposito5790 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really happy I came across this channel. Just throwing this out there and seeing where it lands😎 I’m looking for a writing partner for screenplays. I have a ton of ideas and would love the chance to work with a like-minded writer.

  • @josephdesimone865
    @josephdesimone865 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi film courage, just want to thank both you and pilar for saving me from eating the tip of my pen off.... lol...gratefull. aspiring actor/writer Boston ma

  • @yaredtsegayeart4970
    @yaredtsegayeart4970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:18 Relates to the title

  • @splatterdaynightmares
    @splatterdaynightmares 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I should do because otherwise I will never get started and never get it done. 10 to 20 minutes is all I really have time for (and there I go again, exaggerating the 10 while forcing time I don't have!!)

  • @willhart6110
    @willhart6110 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Far less than 1% of the scripts submitted every year get produced...can you deal with that fact?

    • @JohnSmith-ns4ip
      @JohnSmith-ns4ip 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's because a majority of the people who take on screenwriting do it for the lottery ticket and don't take it seriously or treat it as a profession. They're posers.

    • @greggeverman5578
      @greggeverman5578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is a reason for it. I try to keep that in mind, though I do get the problem here.

  • @isaiahhuerta9505
    @isaiahhuerta9505 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the words of Nathan ford from leverage “you should start at plan M.”

  • @JonasPolsky
    @JonasPolsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pilar!

  • @hippomancy
    @hippomancy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the majority of people writing do have issues of discipline; successful writers overcome this...

  • @lucianaguerramalta7603
    @lucianaguerramalta7603 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anúncio de 2 em 2 minutos é demais.

  • @everafter2611
    @everafter2611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is a great book but my scripts turned out terrible.

  • @immaTraitor
    @immaTraitor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if I want it to be perfect?

  • @danielbabson9782
    @danielbabson9782 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking for a screenwriter

  • @milan.mishra10
    @milan.mishra10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart Gal

  • @mokopa
    @mokopa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this channel because puts faces to those responsible for the UTTER SHIT we get to watch

  • @BilboB
    @BilboB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    getting screenplay advice from a person who has never written har screenplay...

  • @dragunov815
    @dragunov815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeepers.

  • @fredericaurelien8364
    @fredericaurelien8364 2 ปีที่แล้ว