Way of the Artist Podcast

B&EP #024 - The Courage to Create From a Place of Truth

The B&E Podcast #024
"The Courage to Create From a Place of Truth"
iTunes Link:
https://itun.es/i6hv7ck
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
On a "Not So Serious Sunday" (recorded on Monday), we get into courage and fear -- what they are, how they impact you and how they inform your decisions.
POINT #1: "COURAGE IS A FRIEND"
-Courage helps your creativity come forth fully and truthfully.
POINT #2: "THE INTEGRITY TO SHOW COURAGE"
-Creative industry often comes with certain pressures for compromise. What will you uphold?
POINT #3: "THE COST OF FEAR AND WHAT YOU GIVE UP"
-Fear discourages creation so why do we listen to it?
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #023 - The Nature of Storytelling (w/ Owen Laukkanen)

The B&E Podcast #023
"The Nature of Storytelling w/ Owen Laukkanen"
iTunes Link:
https://itun.es/i6hv7ck
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We discuss the creative process, challenges, and realizations about success with author Owen Laukkanen.
POINT #1: "PROCESS OVER RESULT"
-It's not about what you get, it's about how you get there.
POINT #2: "WHEN SUCCESS COMES KNOCKING"
-The double-edged sword of accomplishment and moving forward after.
POINT #3: "DELIVERING ART UNDER THE GUN"
-Sometimes there are external pressures to produce work. How do you deal with it?
GUEST:
Owen Laukkanen
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.offtherailbrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.owenlaukkanen.com
www.BCFilmAcademy - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Off The Rail Brewing Company

B&EP #022 - The Courage to Create What You Really Want (w/ Emilio Merritt)

The B&E Podcast #022
"The Courage to Create What You Really Want w/ Emilio Merritt"
iTunes Link:
https://itun.es/i6hv7ck
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
In this podcast, we discuss with writer, director, filmmaker Emilio Merritt about producing meaningful work without restraint.
POINT #1: "GOING INTO THE UNKNOWN"
-Just because your subject matter is challenging and unfamiliar doesn't mean it's not worth exploring....
POINT #2: "RISKING REJECTION"
-Not everyone will always like what you have to say but the truth might just be worth it.
POINT #3: "UNEXPECTED INSPIRATION"
-Sometimes an idea comes from nowhere and you know nothing about it but you can learn along the way.
Guest:
Emilio Merritt
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.brassneck.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Brassneck Brewing

B&EP #021 - Channeling Your Creativity

The B&E Podcast #021
"Channeling Your Creativity"
iTunes Link:
https://itun.es/i6hv7ck
THE SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We discuss the concept that creativity may be a source we tap into that is something that is out there in the world we find, not something entirely within us. This mindset takes the pressure off of us to be special.
POINT #1: "WHERE DOES CREATIVITY COME FROM?"
-Is creativity something that we do or is it something that works through us?
POINT #2: "YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE SPECIAL"
-If we are indeed working WITH a creative force, then the onus isn't entirely on us allowing us to create more freely and with less fear.
POINT #3: "CONNECTING TO CREATIVITY"
-Creativity speaks to us in many ways and in ways we might not expect. Pay attention to those thoughts you might be regarding as trivial.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.centralcitybeer.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com -Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Central City Brewing

B&EP #020 - Rewards, Awards & Better Reasons

The B&E Podcast #020
"Rewards, Awards & Better Reasons"
iTunes Link:
https://itun.es/i6hv7ck
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
Not So Serious Sunday touches on the Oscars, the problems that arise when you create for reward and recognition, and not being an A-Hole when collaborating.
POINT #1: "YOU ONLY CONTROL YOUR EXPERIENCE"
-You have very little say, if any, in the results of your creative efforts. Focus on the process and the journey.
POINT #2: "YOUR REASON FOR DOING YOUR ART"
-If you're in an artistic field for the recognition, you may not be in the right place.
POINT #3: "FOCUSING ON RESULTS CAN DESTROY YOU"
-When your work is for something external, what happens when you don't get it? A personal hell is what follows.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.theBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.postmarkbrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Postmark Brewing

B&EP #019 - Getting Out of Your Own Way to Do What You Love Most

The B&E Podcast #019
"Getting Out of Your Own Way to Do What You Love Most"
iTunes Link:
https://itun.es/i6hv7ck
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We talk about motivation through joy and the role of fear in our creative endeavors.
POINT #1: "FIND THE JOY"
-Joy will take you to the next level, contrary to popular belief.
POINT #2: "BEING HARD ON YOURSELF HOLDS YOU BACK"
-Being hard on yourself puts you in a mind frame of doing "just enough".
POINT #3: "BEING GOOD ENOUGH"
-We make being good enough a reason for not moving forward. It's great to be prepared but put yourself out there sooner rather than later.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.steelandoak.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Steel & Oak Brewery

B&EP #018 - Choosing Experience Over Fear

The B&E Podcast #018
"Choosing Experience Over Fear"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
Not So Serious Sunday produces our longest conversation to date. We cover fear, authenticity, joy and the value of experience. Lots of territory covered -- hope you enjoy.
POINT #1: "YOU WILL LEARN"
-You don't typically know the outcome of your efforts, and it may not always be "desirable" but there is always growth.
POINT #2: "BEING HAPPY IN HARD TIMES"
-We can always retain a sense of joy in our struggles when we shift our perceptions.
POINT #3: "RE-CREATING EXPERIENCE"
-It can be tempting to try and do the same thing you found pleasurable in the past but don't let that prevent you from moving forward.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.mainstreetbeer.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Main Street Brewing

B&EP #017 - Here is Why You Need to Keep Your Ego in Check

The B&E Podcast #017
"Here is Why You Need to Keep Your Ego in Check"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We explore what the ego is -- where it has a place, where it doesn't and where it's holding you back.
POINT #1: "YOU'RE NOT WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE"
-We constantly try and create an image of ourselves to others that gets in the way of expressing our beautiful truth.
POINT #2: "YOU HAVE NO CONTROL"
-The idea of control is to keep us feeling safe. In art it works against you.
POINT #3: "STOP JUDGING YOURSELF"
-We are in a constant state of feeling judged. The answer isn't to appease but to be authentic.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.bigrockurban.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Big Rock Brewing

B&EP #016 - Navigating Creative Partnerships

The B&E Podcast #016
"Navigating Creative Partnerships"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
In a creative and artistic career, collaboration and partnership situations or opportunities will present themselves. Whether you take them on and why are important areas you want to assess.
POINT #1: "PARTNERSHIP OR CODEPENDENCE?"
-Sometimes we take on a partner because we think we can't do it on our own. Maybe we don't have certain skills but maybe we're simply doubting our own abilities.
POINT #2: "WHO'S RESPONSIBLE?"
-If a partnership is moving forward, make sure everyone knows their role and what they're accountable for.
POINT #3: "CURIOSITY DIDN'T KILL THE CAT"
-Curiosity is great. Get curious, get interested and get engaged.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #015 - Creating Your Own Work

The B&E Podcast - Episode #015
"Creating Your Own Work"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
Create something you care about and don't be a slave to your artistic industry. Creating your own work is about so much more than trying to get noticed.
POINT #1: "FORGET TRYING TO BE SEEN"
-If you're doing your own work as only a means to get attention, you're doing everyone a disservice including yourself.
POINT #2: "CHASING THE INDUSTRY WILL CONSTANTLY LEAVE YOU BEHIND"
-By pursuing creative endeavours that are of interest to YOU, you will never find yourself always trying to catch up.
POINT #3: "WHEN THINGS ARE SLOW, PURSUE YOUR PASSION"
-When a creative industry slumps, you can enlist the help of many talented people. It's the perfect opportunity to do a passion project.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.mainstreetbeer.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Main Street Brewing Co.

B&EP #014 - Beyond Perception & Ego

The B&E Podcast - Episode #014
"Beyond Perception & Ego"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
Not So Serious Sunday; We explore how we allow our experiences and perceptions to influence our creative endeavours.
POINT #1: "WHETHER YOU FEEL GOOD ENOUGH OR NOT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER"
-Telling the truth, and being as honest as you can is what matters.
POINT #2: "YOUR PRESENCE AND TRUST IS ALL THAT IS ASKED"
-Artists must be engaged and responsive to the moment. The moment is your lifeline.
POINT #3: "BEING RIGHT IS A MYTH"
-Being right in art works against you and in many ways subjective. BE HONEST AND TELL THE TRUTH.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.parallel49brewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Parallel 49 Brewing

B&EP #013 - Being True to Your Artistic Expression

The B&E Podcast - Episode #013
"Being True to Your Artistic Expression"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We talk about looking to others for approval and the notion of being better than your peers.
POINT #1: "BE A COLLABORATOR NOT A COMPETITOR"
-The idea of being better in an art than others becomes poisonous and puts an unnecessary pressure on you that only gets in the way.
POINT #2: "WE CONNECT TO TRUTH MORE THAN ANYTHING"
-Art is subjective so focus on telling the truth and people will respond. You will also be more fulfilled.
POINT #3: "FIND HOW YOU EXPRESS"
-Engage in discovering how you enjoy and most truthfully express. That's the only thing that matters.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.bigrockurban.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Big Rock Brewing

B&EP #012 - Trust What You Truly Want to Do

The B&E Podcast - Episode #012
"Trust What You Truly Want to Do"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We talk about what it is to trust yourself in your work and why it's important despite how you may be feeling.
POINT #1: "WHATEVER YOU GOT, TRUST IT"
-When it comes down to the time to do what you do, questioning your preparedness won't help. Whatever you have, trust that it will be enough.
POINT #2: "YOU ARE ALREADY A MOTIVATED PERSON"
-We often don't see ourselves as "motivated" people, but the truth is that your motivation and will have never left you. You have only chosen how to direct it.
POINT #3: "YOU HAVE A GREATNESS INSIDE YOU"
-Nothing makes you inherently less than anyone else. You have to recognize that and bring it forth.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.brassneck.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Brassneck Brewing

B&EP #011 - What to Do When You Don‘t Feel Like Doing Anything

The B&E Podcast - Episode #011
"What to Do When You Don't Feel Like Doing Anything"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We often don't feel particularly motivated, don't want to do anything, feel low or without much purpose. We try and explore where that comes from and what we can do about it when it happens.
POINT #1: "A LITTLE SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING"
-Doing nothing will throw you further into negative thoughts and feelings. Sometimes the best remedy is to dedicate even just a small amount of time to your passion.
POINT #2: "DOING NOTHING MAKES IT WORSE THAN IT IS"
-Thinking about a task that you want to get done often makes it feel insurmountable. Doing it reminds you that it isn't as tough as you believe.
POINT #3: "ACTION PROVES YOU TO YOURSELF"
-Taking small steps to completing your projects builds confidence and your own sense of self-worth. You'll surprise yourself at just how capable you actually are.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.steelandoak.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

B&EP #010 - Critical vs. Constructive Criticism

The B&E Podcast- Episode #010
"Critical vs. Constructive Criticism"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
There are lots of haters out there. Don't be one of them. Learn to recognize the people who are trying to help and the people who are simply projecting their own lack of willingness to create.
POINT #1: "IT TAKES COURAGE TO CREATE"
-From battling the inner critics to the outer ones (real and imagined), putting ourselves out there takes courage. Be courageous.
POINT #2: "ULTIMATELY YOU DECIDE"
-You are the one who decides whose criticism is helpful or not. Listen and be open but take what you find useful and forget what isn't.
POINT #3: "DON'T BE A HATER"
-Don't be a destroyer. Try and be constructive and curious about the things you subjectively dislike -- you will learn more and be a positive force in the world.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.bomberbrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
"The Artist's Way" - Julia Cameron
Bomber Brewing

B&EP #009 - Practice, Discipline & Practicality in Art

The B&E Podcast - Episode #009
"Practice, Discipline & Practicality in Art"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We discuss some simple and practical ways to make forward steps to seeing your creative endeavours come to fruition.
POINT #1: "JOURNAL!!!"
-Getting your thoughts down on a page (or screen) is a creative act in itself that can help get the juices going as well as address some of the blocks you might be feeling.
POINT #2: "FIND A PRACTICE THAT WORKS FOR YOU"
-Make a process that works for you, otherwise you won't stick to it. Make it as easy and fun as possible FOR YOU.
POINT #3: "START SMALL"
-The important thing is to begin creating a habit -- devoting a small amount of time daily to your passion. It will create a snowball effect that will get you out of a rut and closer to your dreams!
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
"The Artist's Way" - Julia Cameron
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #008 - The Reward of Taking Creative Risks

The B&E Podcast - Episode #008
"The Reward of Taking Creative Risks"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We talk about "The Revenant" and how taking risks in art, even in a commercial industry, can be game changing. It might be scary and uncharted territory, but in the end you may just give people something they've never experienced before.
POINT #1: "IT'S ALL ABOUT AN EXPERIENCE"
-What is the experience that you want to translate to your audience? This is one of the biggest questions you need to answer in your art. It will direct you all the way to the end.
POINT #2: "JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN, DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD"
-Making a choice for the sake of being interesting or shocking is usually a road to disaster. What are you trying to say and will your choices reflect that?
POINT #3: "IT'S NOT ALWAYS EASY BUT IT MIGHT BE WORTH IT"
-Sometimes your course of action will have inherent challenges from the outset, but your determination could lead to something brilliant.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.OfftheRailBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Off The Rail Brewing Company

B&EP #007 - The Discovery of Theme (w/ Kat Karpoff)

The B&E Podcast - Episode #007
"The Discovery of Theme w/ Kat Karpoff"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
Theme is arguably the most important part of your story but it can be a tricky concept to navigate with. We explore figuring out a theme, keeping perspective on it and how it may take a life of its own.
POINT #1: "HAVE A THEME, BUT DON'T MARRY IT"
-It's great to start with a theme but by the time your done your first draft you may find it's become something far more potent. Now rewrite!
POINT #2: "DON'T GET STUCK ON AN IDEA"
-Remain open to inspiration as it comes. It may mean completely changing some of your concepts but it may also reveal treasures you never thought of.
POINT #3: "LET IT BE DONE EVENTUALLY"
-You can retool your story until the day you die, eventually you have to put it out there and move on.
FEATURED GUEST: KAT KARPOFF
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.steelandoak.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.soapboxcreativeconsulting.com - Creative Coaching by Kat Karpoff
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Steel & Oak Brewing

B&EP #006 - The Struggle & Dilemma in Star Wars

The B&E Podcast - Episode #006
"The Struggle & Dilemma in Star Wars"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We get into one of the biggest modern day movie releases of our time. We break down some of the elements that really work in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".
POINT #1: "DEMANDS OF GENRE AND EXPECTATIONS"
-Managing our expectations of a movie can greatly affect our experience of it. An action movie is not necessarily meant to be an Oscar contender. What is the experience you want to give the audience?
POINT #2: "IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT REALISM"
-There's value to be found in these larger than life moments. It doesn't make them any less worthy, especially when you consider the genre that you're writing and who it's for.
POINT #3: "REVEALING CHARACTER THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS"
-Explaining our characters is so much more interesting through what we see them do and how they behave as opposed to explaining everything to the audience.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.brassneck.ca - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Meisner Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
Brassneck Brewery

B&EP #005 - Exploration, Experience, Expression

The B&E Podcast - Episode #005
"Exploration, Experience, Expression"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
In this episode we consider what the creative process is within a "working" environment.
POINT #1: "DIVE IN"
-In art we must explore the concepts we're working with from a place of curiosity and discovery.
POINT #2: "TRYING TO GET IT RIGHT LIMITS YOU"
-It makes it almost impossible to stumble upon great truths when we're too busy trying to do what we think is right. We don't know what is necessarily "right".
POINT #3: "OUR MISTAKES CAN BE OUR GREATEST GIFTS"
-Mistakes are often great creative gifts that we fail to recognize. Don't forget to look at the things that don't go as you expected them to.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #004 - Rules & Compassion in Art

The B&E Podcast - Episode #004
"Rules & Compassion in Art"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
In this podcast, we talk about technique and rules of craft. Why it's important to know them so that you know how to bend and even break them to suit your needs.
POINT #1: "BE THE WIELDER OF THE RULES"
-Know the rules but don't let them dictate you. You dictate the rules as the artist.
POINT #2: "KNOW WHY THE RULES ARE IN PLACE"
-The rules are there for a reason -- learn what they are because that will also help you determine when you can disregard them or twist them to your needs.
POINT #3: "GET CREATIVE WITH THE RULES"
-You could follow the rules to the letter and produce a completely uninteresting and uninspired work, in fact it is almost a guarantee.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEPodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Meisner Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #003 - What Kind of Movie to Make

The B&E Podcast - Episode #003
"What Kind of Movie to Make"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We often deliberate seemingly endlessly about what kinds of films to make. There's a lot to factor in when you consider the market, trends, and of course our own desires. We try to break it down and make it simple.
POINT #1: "THE PROOF OF CONCEPT"
-A new tool in getting your idea developed. It's a simple way of showing your vision to investors.
POINT #2: "ROB REINER SAYS MAKE FILMS YOU WANT TO MAKE"
-In the end what matters is that you told stories that truly matter to you. Then, whether it's a "success" or not doesn't matter.
POINT #3: "NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT WILL WORK"
-While we have some ideas that have produced more consistency, there are still no guarantees. Millions have been spent on absolute duds, and little micro-budgets have become worldwide phenomenons. In the end, tell an original story that you are dying to tell!
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEpodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Meisner Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #002 - Dramedy, Comedy & Sci-Fi

The B&E Podcast - Episode #002
"Dramedy, Comedy & Sci-Fi"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
We talk about relying on CG to tell a story and the pitfalls that can come with it, as well as the challenges of writing comedy and one of the toughest genres of all -- the dramedy.
POINT #1: "LET'S KEEP IT REAL"
-CG is a great tool in film, but sometimes there's just no substitute for the real thing. See where you might be able to do without or how you can use it subtly.
POINT #2: "IT'S STILL ABOUT THE STORY"
-Even in a big special effects film, story is still king. A great story will always make a movie better.
POINT #3: "TAKE INSPIRATION, BUT DON'T STEAL"
-It's great to be inspired by other works, but see how you can put your own original take on it. Your voice will make it fresh and modern.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEpodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Meisner Acting School
MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery

B&EP #001 - Storytelling & Genre Writing

The B&E Podcast - Episode #001
"Storytelling & Genre Writing"
SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST:
In this podcast we discuss honouring the primary genres of film, including Drama, Horror, Action, Thriller & Comedy. We venture into the value of applying various writing styles and discover what we can learn from branching out and trying our hands at creating stories outside of our comfort zone.
POINT #1: "KNOW THE LAWS OF YOUR GENRE"
-There are 5 fundamental genres, each one asking for different things.
POINT #2: "UNDERSTAND THE DEMANDS OF GENRE"
-Each genre has different demands that must be met for it to work.
POINT #3: "PUT YOUR OWN STAMP ON THE STORY"
-get away from using cliches and find your unique voice within the genre.
VALUABLE LINKS:
www.TheBandEpodcast.com - The Official Website
www.33AcresBrewing.com - The Craft Brewery of Choice Today
www.BCFilmAcademy.com - The BC Film Academy
www.ThePlayersCreativeCompany.com - Meisner Acting School
SPECIAL MENTIONS IN THIS PODCAST:
33 Acres Brewery