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SEASON 14 PREMIERE

Host and novelist J. Alexander "Alex" Greenwood shares his experience writing a story treatment for a film called 'Saharan Ice.'

He dives into the collaborative process of creating the treatment with the film's veteran producer and explains how it serves as a blueprint for the screenplay.

Alex guides you through the treatment, breaking down the film's components, including the main characters and a beat-by-beat overview of the key plot points.

If you're curious about what goes into writing a screenplay, this episode is a great place to start, offering insights into a writer's first paid screenwriting gig.

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

Mentioned:

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• One Last Moonbow; the story of Alex's first screenwriting gig.
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• Skater Girl: the previous family film produced by 'Saharan Ice' producer Michael Pellico
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• More about film treatments here.
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Want a free pdf of 'Saharan Ice'? Visit the show notes page here.

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