BPS 044: The Art of Writing the GREAT Screenplay with Linda Seger (CROSSOVER EVENT)

Today on the show we have the legendary Linda Segar. Linda was one
of my first ever interviews back when I launched Indie Film Hustle
and her episode is by far one of the most popular ever. Here's some
info on our lovely guest.

In 1981, Linda Seger created and defined the career of Script
Consultant. She based her business on a method for analyzing
scripts that she had developed for her doctoral dissertation
project. Since then, she has consulted on over 2,000 scripts
including over 50 produced feature films and over 35 produced
television projects. Linda was the consultant for Peter Jackson’s
breakthrough film, Brain Dead and for Roland Emmerich’s
breakthrough film, Universal Soldier.

She was the script consultant on Pasttime and Picture Bride–both
winners of the Audience Favorite Award at the Sundance Film
Festival–as well as for the films The Long Walk Home, The
Neverending Story II, Luther, Romero, and television movies and
mini-series including The Bridge, the Danish-Swedish
mini-series (now playing in the US).

Other clients include Ray Bradbury who said, “Linda’s technique is
a light to see by,” William Kelley, Linda Lavin, and production
companies, film studios, producers, directors, and writers from
over 33 countries.

Having authored nine books on scriptwriting, including the
best selling Making A Good Script Great, Linda is one of
the most prolific writers in her field. 

Here new book The Collaborative Art of Filmmaking: From Script to
Screen explores what goes into the making of Hollywood’s greatest
motion pictures. Join veteran script consultant Linda Seger as she
examines contemporary and classic screenplays on their perilous
journey from script to screen. This fully revised and updated
edition includes interviews with over 80 well-known artists in
their fields including writers, producers, directors, actors,
editors, composers, and production designers.

Their discussions about the art and craft of filmmaking – including
how and why they make their decisions – provides filmmaking and
screenwriting students and professionals with the ultimate guide to
creating the best possible “blueprint” for a film and to also fully
understand the artistic and technical decisions being made by all
those involved in the process.

“A very thorough and fascinating look at the whole filmmaking
process – the art and the craft. Highly readable and interesting
for filmmakers or beginners with a special emphasis on the power of
collaboration.

A well-researched​ insider’s guide – like taking the hand of
accomplished filmmakers and learning from the best.”- Ron Howard,
Oscar-Winning Director and Co-Founder of Imagine EntertainmentEnjoy
my knowledge bomb filled conversation with Linda Seger.

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