The Writer's Journey with Christopher Vogler on screenwriting, filmmaking and the Heroes Journey

Published: Jan. 19, 2021, 12:31 a.m.

b"This week Giles and fellow filmmaker, director and screenwriter Matthew Butler-Hart sit down and chat with Christopher Vogler, who has written the highly acclaimed book \\u2018The Writers Journey\\u2019, in which he talks all about the heroes journey and his twelve steps that he created to making story. We go into depth about mythology, where stories are born and emotional connections. We also touch on how the hero\\u2019s journey is sowed into our well-being.\\nWe dive into his career at Disney and how he formed the idea behind the box office hit \\u2019The Lion King\\u2019. Also, how he started writing coverage and developed memos of the hero\\u2019s journey. Lastly we talk about his knowledge behind power over writing and his collaborations with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and actor Will Smith. Christopher gives some amazing tips and advice along the way, so do remember to get your hands on a copy of his book today.\\nBUY The Writers Journey 25th Anniversary Edition here: https://mwp.com/product/writers-journey-25th-anniversary-edition-mythic-structure-writers/\\nSPONSORS\\nSo, you want to write for Hollywood? This episode\\u2019s sponsor is the ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship, now accepting applications from emerging screenwriters worldwide. You can apply with a feature script or a TV pilot script. The three winning writers chosen by the ScreenCraft Fellowship will receive a week of mentorship and personal introductions to managers, agents, studio executives and producers. Past ScreenCraft winners have signed with top management companies and have been hired by Netflix, Amazon, Universal, CBS, Disney and Warner Brothers. You can apply before the February deadline at ScreenCraft.org/Fellowship. ScreenCraft is dedicated to helping screenwriters and filmmakers succeed through education, talent-discovery programs and mentorship. Learn more about how ScreenCraft can help you with your career goals at ScreenCraft.org.\\nTO SUPPORT US ON PATREON CLICK HERE\\nListen to special pod episodes on Patreon currated for filmmakers\\n\\xa0\\nSPREAD THE WORD WITH OUR MERCH\\nOur NEW\\xa0The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE\\xa0is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look:\\xa0https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2\\n\\xa0\\nSUBSCRIBE\\nHelp us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on\\xa0iTunes,\\xa0Spotify,\\xa0Podbean,\\xa0or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell your friends, spread the world and choose film.\\n\\xa0\\nWATCH OUR FILMS\\nThe Dare Canada and USA |\\xa0Trailer\\nA Serial Killers Guide to Life\\xa0| Trailer\\nArthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL\\xa0https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD\\xa0https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer\\n\\xa0\\nFOLLOW US\\nFollow the Podcast @filmmakerspod\\nFollow Make Your Film @makeyourfilm20\\xa0\\nFollow Giles @gilesalderson\\nFollow Matthew @MButlerHart\\nFollow our Regular Hosts @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths @philmblog @IanSharp1 @robbiemckane\\nFollow our Movies @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc\\n\\xa0\\nLINKS and MORE\\nRaindance events\\xa0www.raindance.org\\nThe Filmmakers Podcast recommends\\xa0Performance Insurance\\nMusic from\\xa0musicbed.com\\nPart of the\\xa0www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com\\nHead to\\xa0The Filmmakers Podcast\\xa0for more episodes on film-making\\nGiles Alderson's\\xa0website\\xa0\\nGet in touch? Email us\\xa0thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com\\n\\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"