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Act Two Podcast

Tasha Huo & Josh Hallman

Behind-the-Scenes of the Business and Craft of professional Screenwriting.

tv & film film interviews

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46:22

Nicole Ramberg Part II: Her Path To The Black List

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2023/03/06

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk with screenwriter Nicole Ramberg about her script CRAIGSHAVEN which landed on the 2022 Black List. We also talk about her career path, working in Hollywood, and her love for Amblin-esque movies. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the great Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

01:00:31

Interview with Paul Bae: Screenwriter to Podcaster to...

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2023/02/28

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with Screenwriter Paul Bae, creator of the hit podcast series BLACK TAPES, and talk about how he turned his screenplay into a podcast to jump start his Screenwriting career, how he got his agents, how Twitter has helped his career, and how he has managed to make it in Hollywood as a Canadian still living in Canada. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

41:02

TWIW: Targeted Note-Giving and What a Screenwriting...

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2023/02/21

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss their This Week in Writing, including AMC's debacle with seat sales, the newly-released TED LASSO teaser, how to give and receive targeted notes to help a writer write the script they want to write (not you), and a look into what a typical pro Screenwriter's career actually looks like and why some call it the "Screenwriting Wilderness". Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

39:08

Pacing in an Action Sequence

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2023/02/14

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss... pacing and action sequences! We love action and the pacing is so important to your screenplay. We also discuss general meetings and the length of specs. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

50:38

10 Signs of a Great Screenplay

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2023/02/07

Lists on how to write a "great" screenplay are practically useless when sitting down before a blank page. But hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss how to use lists and tips in the REWRITE process to help hone your decent script into a great one. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

40:05

Screenwriting Skills that ARE NOT Writing

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2023/02/01

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what skills professional Screenwriters need that aren't writing. Turns out there are a lot of skills Screenwriters need to practice and hone in order to have a successful career. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

51:25

Finding & Securing IP: Interview with Steve Desmond...

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2023/01/24

Screenwriter Steve Desmond and his co-writer Michael Sherman have made a career of securing IP and adapting it via pitches and spec sales. Their scripts have landed them on the Black List multiple times, and their latest feature, KNOCK AT THE CABIN, releases in theaters February 3, 2023 with M. Night Shyamalan directing. And it all started with a little-known IP. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss how Steve finds his IP, secures it, and successfully adapts it at such a high level. If you've

46:00

TWIW: Keep the Momentum Going

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2023/01/17

This Week in Writing, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the PUSS IN BOOTS franchise, WEDNESDAY, a fantastic book on writing by George Saunders, a schedule of how the industry functions, and reading between the lines when an Exec tells you to send work "at any stage". Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

01:13:15

New Year. New Goals.

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2023/01/03

Happy 2023! Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss goals in the new year... how to set them, approach them, tackle them... The new year is here. Let's start strong! Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

52:14

Your IP Responsibilities

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2022/12/27

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the responsibilities of a writer when tackling IP... Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

44:44

Spirited and Writing the Christmas Movie

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2022/12/20

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the latest Christmas movie SPIRITED (Ryan Reynolds, Will Farrell) and Christmas movies in general from the perspective of a Screenwriter. What should you consider while writing a Christmas movie, how should you approach it, and what are must-haves and must-nots? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

46:28

Wrapping up for the Holidays as a Screenwriter

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2022/12/13

Winding down for the holidays, what should writers do? What should you be writing, how should you start preparing for your career in the new year, and what holiday gifts are appropriate for your reps? Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss all things End of Year for Screenwriters. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

50:26

A Dialogue on Dialogue

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2022/12/06

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss how to hone your ear for dialogue and how to translate unique characters onto the page through the words they say. Hint: eavesdropping on real people is key! Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

54:12

Securing IP, General Meetings, and Pitching! (Mailbag)

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2022/11/29

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman take questions... your questions! We cover some of Tasha's favorite subjects: Intellectual Property and Pitching. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

40:09

Crafting a Likable Protagonist

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2022/11/21

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman debate the merits of a "likable protagonist" -- a popular note from producers and execs -- and discuss ways to answer the note in your own writing. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

39:34

TWIW: Stealing from other Movies, and Getting Unstuck...

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2022/11/15

In This Week in Writing, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss when stealing from other movies and shows makes sense, what the difference is between "stealing" and plagiarism, and how Tasha and Josh are currently rewriting their Act Twos. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

44:44

TWIW: What is Hip-Pocketing and What Makes a Good...

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2022/11/08

In This Week in Writing, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what it means to be Hip-Pocketed by an agent or manager, hot topics in Screenwriting news, and what are the qualities that make a good Showrunner or a monstrous one. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

40:20

So You’re Being Rewritten...

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2022/10/31

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk about being rewritten! It's going to happen to you sooner or later... What does it mean? What do you do when it happens? Why does it happen? Also, Happy Halloween. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the great Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

48:47

A conversation with the Writer of King Richard: Zach...

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2022/10/24

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman chat with Zach Baylin about his career, process, tennis, different Hollywood jobs, and how he secured the job to write KING RICHARD. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the great Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

44:21

The Romance Episode

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2022/10/09

Tasha's getting married! So this week, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk about love in the movies. What are their favorite romantic films, and why they make the cut from a writing perspective? Let's talk about love! Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist Music by 414beg

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