“For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.” These are the words from Ernest Hemingway’s famous 6-word short story. And they’re the impetus for today’s guest-produced and highly anticipated Radio Film School episode.
“Westworld,” “Do the Right Thing” and Managing Audience Reception [RFS-FJ27]
An excerpt from our new podcast about HBO’s “Westworld” and a discussion about Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” set the stage for an insightful discussion about how an audience responds to your film.
One Reason Those “5 Reasons…” Posts Are Irresistible Stories
There’s a reason all those “Top 5” and similar lists are so popular. Today we explore why and why you should care.
How to develop your artistic voice in a soulful way – Part II
Part 2 of a series on how to develop your artistic voice in a meaningful, impactful, and long-lasting way.
Narrative Transportation: What It Is and Why Every Storyteller Needs to Know It
What is it like to be so engrossed in a story, you forget everything around you and lose yourself in the narrative?
Superheroes in Cinema Pt. 1: The Art of Adaptation [RFS-SE18]
Superhero movies are all the rage lately. Believe it or not, there is a lot filmmakers can learn from them. Today is Part 1 in a new Short Ends series.
A Sneak Peek at the New Muse Storybuilder Software
Can software really help you tell better stories? We think this one can.
What Is Plot? The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Stillmotion lead storytellier Patrick Moreau gives insight into the question “What is plot?” as it pertains to documentary storytelling.
The Best of Radio Film School Stories – Part 2
In part 2 of my “Best of…” series, we hear a few of my favorite guest stories. We end with a poignant commentary about developing your style.
Finding & Telling Good Stories [RFS-FJ10]
I always end each episode of “Radio Film School” with my slogan “If the story sucks, I don’t care what you shot it with.” But how do you make a story not suck? And where do you find good stories to tell?