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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes October 26, 2018 EP 138 Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires, Filmmakers Derek Nguyen and Bruce Kasra join Mark Sevi. #Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #dereknguyen #brucekasra #theoval Starbeasts Chris’ Amazon Page Chris’ BarnesAndNoble See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes. DEREK’S IMDB PAGE 00:00:00 Intro #vincetprice #monstermash #wilhelmscream Mark 00:01:30 WELCOME/TABLE TALK – WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS? Mark, Chris, Bruce, Derek #filmandphotographysociety #ucla #uclafilm #brianltran #spineless #eroticstoryartist #dirkdickless CONGRATS TO CHRIS for signing contracts on his 7th novel. Starbeast available on Amazon.com Chris’ Amazon page: HERE 00:2:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? Mark, Chris, Bruce, Derek #ozark #sisterbrothers #football #MediciMastersofFlorence #badtimesattheelroyale 00:013:30 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HORROR Le Manoir du Diable (The Devil’s Castle) #GeorgesMéliès htt

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com NOTE: Sorry this is late – had some actual weather here in SoCal and the lightning shut down the electricity which damaged the podcast file I was working on at the time. Had to start from scratch!  Grrrr… Show Notes October 12, 2018 EP 137 Co-hosts are Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires, Filmmakers Derek Nguyen and Bruce Kasra join Mark Sevi. #Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #dereknguyen #brucekasra #theoval Starbeasts Chris’ Amazon Page Chris’ BarnesAndNoble See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes. DEREK’S IMDB PAGE 00:00:00 Intro #sonsofanarchytheme Mark 00:01:30 WELCOME/TABLE TALK – WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS? Mark, Chris, Bruce, Derek #filmandphotographysociety #ucla #uclafilm #brianltran #spineless #eroticstoryartist #dirkdickless CONGRATS TO CHRIS for signing contracts on his 7th novel. Starbeast available on Amazon.com Chris’ Amazon page: HERE 00:11:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? Mark,

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes September 14, 2018 EP 135 My co-host is Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires #Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend Starbeasts (presales) Amazon Page BarnesAndNoble See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes. 00:00:00 Intro #EastboundAndDown, #jerryReed #SixthSense #gonewiththewind Mark 00:01:00 WELCOME/TABLE TALK Mark, Chris 00:10:45 BURT REYNOLDS #TheLongestYard #Gator  #Nickelodeon  #SmokeyandtheBandit  #Semi-Tough  #The End  #Hooper  #StartingOver   #RoughCut  #SharkysMachine    #StrokerAce  #CannonballRun #CityHeat 00:017:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON? Mark, Chris 00:22:00 Info Break ~ Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org LEARN PODCASTING For info go HERE ~ 00:25:00 GREAT MOVIE ENDINGS – Chris’ List Chris #empirestrikesback #chinatown #godfather #planetoftheapes #theverdict #sixthsense #inception #memento #dakrknight #identity #toystory3 00:35:00 ERN

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes August 31, 2018 EP 134a & 134b Parts 1 and 2 with actress/stunt woman/fight coordinator Michelle Manu and actor/stuntman/producer/director William Christoper Ford #michellemanu #williamchristopherford A martial arts movie-themed show! PART ONE ~ 00:00:00 Intro “Enter the Dragon” Theme Music. #MarkSevi 00:01:00 WELCOME, SENSEI WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD and KUMU MICHELLE MANU 00:01:10 GUESTS HISTORY – WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD The road to martial arts and movies. WILLIAM’S IMDB PAGE WEBSITE KAIZEN DOJO WEBSITE #kaizendojo 00:01:10 GUESTS HISTORY – MICHELLE MANU MICHELLE’S IMDB PAGE MICHELLE’S WEBSITE #KaihewaluLua #Kaihewalu 00:17:00 KARATE KID III – PLAYING A BAD GUY WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE IT YOUR HEART #karatekidthree 00:20:00 MICHELLE’S PROJECTS Busy, busy, busy – Schedule of Appearances 00:00:22 “52 MASTERS” YOUTUBE PAGE #kaizendohomartialarts #kaizendojofilms NETWORKING and INDUSTRY GUESTS?  YES!  UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes August 31, 2018 EP 134a & 134b Parts 1 and 2 with actress/stunt woman/fight coordinator Michelle Manu and actor/stuntman/producer/director William Christoper Ford #michellemanu #williamchristopherford A martial arts movie-themed show! PART ONE ~ 00:00:00 Intro “Enter the Dragon” Theme Music. #MarkSevi 00:01:00 WELCOME, SENSEI WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD and KUMU MICHELLE MANU 00:01:10 GUESTS HISTORY – WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER FORD The road to martial arts and movies. WILLIAM’S IMDB PAGE WEBSITE KAIZEN DOJO WEBSITE #kaizendojo 00:01:10 GUESTS HISTORY – MICHELLE MANU MICHELLE’S IMDB PAGE MICHELLE’S WEBSITE #KaihewaluLua #Kaihewalu 00:17:00 KARATE KID III – PLAYING A BAD GUY WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE IT YOUR HEART #karatekidthree 00:20:00 MICHELLE’S PROJECTS Busy, busy, busy – Schedule of Appearances 00:00:22 “52 MASTERS” YOUTUBE PAGE #kaizendohomartialarts #kaizendojofilms NETWORKING and INDUSTRY GUESTS?  YES!  UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes August 17, 2018 EP 133a Part 1 of the interview with writer, director, producer extraordinaire David Morgasen #davidMorgasen 00:00:50 Intro “Son of the Beach” Mark Sevi, David Morgasen 00:01:00 WELCOME, DAVID MORGASEN! #MarkSevi  00:01:00 THE ANTI-WONDER YEARS Diary of a confused young man 00:09:15 AV SQUAD MAFIA NETWORKING and INDUSTRY GUESTS?  YES!  UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee (www.ocfilmandtv.com) Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org 00:20:00 HOWARD STERN – SORTA KINDA 00:33:00 POLITICALLY CORRECT WRITING 00:37:00 VIRAL VIDEOS 00:55:00 Wrap Up #sonofthebeach #jimmykimmel #davidblaine David’s Info: VIMEOWEBSITEIMDB ~*~  #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine) www.ocfilmandtv.c

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes August 24, 2018 EP 133b Part 2 of 2 of the interview with writer, director, producer extraordinaire David Morgasen #davidMorgasen 00:00:50 Intro “Saturday Night Queefer” Mark Sevi, David Morgasen 00:01:00 WELCOME BACK, DAVID MORGASEN! #MarkSevi  00:01:30  The PRINCESS PITCH: GOOD and SCARED IN A ROOM! NETWORKING and INDUSTRY GUESTS?  YES!  UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee (www.ocfilmandtv.com) Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org 00:17:00 SHOW RUNNERS, WRITERS, PARTNERS It’s perfect!  We can fix it! #TimothyStack #JamesRStein 00:22:00 THE WRITERS ROOM 00:33:00 WRAP UP #sonofthebeach #jimmykimmel #davidblaine David’s Info: VIMEOWEBSITEIMDB ~*~  #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine)

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes August 03, 2018 EP 132 We dedicate almost the entire podcast to Mel Brooks – the legendary writer, producer, actor, composer! #melbrooks And it’s just me and my buddy Lorenzo Porricelli – but Larry’s got the knowledge of 100 men so it’s getting really crowded in here! 00:00:50 Intro “Blazing Saddles” and sound bite from “Blazing Saddles.” Mark Sevi 00:01:00 TABLE TALK / WHAT ARE WE WATCHING/TRENDS/WORKING ON? Mark Sevi, Lorenzo Porricelli #MarkSevi  #LorenzoPorricelli #rebelNation #chrisStires 00:18:00 DEEP PROFILE ON MEL BROOKS Mark Sevi NETWORKING and INDUSTRY GUESTS?  YES!  UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee (www.ocfilmandtv.com) 00:32:00 TOP TEN MEL BROOKS FILMS Lorenzo Porricelli #BlazingSaddles #Producers #HighAnxiety #HisrtoryoftheWorld #YoungFrankenstein #12chairs #robinHoodMenInTights #Spaceballs #thecritic 00:43:00  Q&A Mark Sevi – How to do World Building properly– Who reads your scripts – Write a script to be rea

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes July 20, 2018 EP 131 Yay, the B is Back! Zoom is still proving to be a bit of a challenge.  Trying to work out why people sound so “phase-shifty” on certain parts.  Most logical explanation is it’s a bandwidth issue.  We’re working on it! 00:00:15 Intro “Bitch is Back” Sound bite from “Aliens” Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:15 TABLE TALK / WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Mary Claire Van Kempen #MarkSevi  #VictorPhan #MaryClaireVanKempen #antman #jurassicworld #alteredcarbon 00:7:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON? Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Mary Claire Van Kempen NETWORKING and INDUSTRY GUESTS?  YES!  UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee (www.ocfilmandtv.com) 00:15:00 TOP TEN FEMALE-DRIVEN MOVIES Mary Claire Van Kempen #HiddenFigures #ErinBrokovitch#LegallyBlonde #Bridesmaids #NinetoFive #MillionDollarBaby #Girlfight #Moulan #ThelmaAndLouise #Alien #SilenceOfTheLambs 00:30:00  TRENDING Victor Phan Black Superheroes.  Trend or

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes July 7, 2018 EP 130b This is Part Two of a great interview with my friend Alejandro Seri from Final Draft The mic quality isn’t wonderful; I should have just taken the sound directly off the mixing board but I used Zoom instead.  The more I use Zoom, the more I find problems but it is a great resource in many ways so I just need to work around its limitations and fix things on my end. 00:00:15 Intro Mark Sevi 00:01:00 INTERVIEW WITH ALEJANDRO SERI from FINAL DRAFT TOPICS COVERED: Preparing a full package for marketing your script Targeting production companies for your writing Making a business plan Bets genre to try to sell Limited location script/low budget Using Final Draft The history of the page a minute convention More tagger software DYI filmaking I Will Not Read Your Fucking Script LINK TO ARTICLE Table Reads #johnnysilver #stevenScarlotta #SCOTTMCMENAMIN 00:33:00 Wrap Up ~*~  #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes June 22, 2018 EP 130a This is Part One of a great interview with my friend Alejandro Seri.  The mic quality isn’t wonderful; I should have just taken the sound directly off the mixing board but I used Zoom instead.  The more I use Zoom, the more I find problems but it is a great resource in many ways so I just need to work around its limitations and fix things on my end. 00:00:15 Intro Mark Sevi 00:01:00 INTERVIEW WITH ALEJANDRO SERI from FINAL DRAFT TOPICS COVERED: Agent vs Manager The Business of Writing Brain Muscles Networking for Purpose Final Draft Meetups Be Good In A Room Pitching An Entire Package Tagger Software #johnnysilver #stevenScarlotta #SCOTTMCMENAMIN 00:33:00 End Part One ~*~  #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes June 1, 2018 EP 129 00:00:15 Intro Arrival Heptapod, Gallows Mark Sevi 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Jeff Lyons, Joe Becker www.joebeckerfilms.com www.jefflyonsbooks.com #welcomejoebecker #joebecker #bridges #anatomyofapremiseline Discussion on upcoming events at C3 Vape and Coffee and the Gallows filmmakers at Claim Jumper Upcoming at C3: Frank Chinadamo #frankchindamo   #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:11:00 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, VictorPhan, Jeff Lyons, Joe Becker #scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy #bridges Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine) www.ocfilmandtv.com 00:15:00 Top Ten Indie FilmsJoe Becker #theplayer #cryinggame #eternalshunshine #sexliesvideotape #lonestar #littlemisssunshine #la

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes May 18, 2018 EP 128 00:00:15 Intro 3 Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Walk Away Renee (Michelle Manu) 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyson, Michelle Manu www.michellemanu.com www.jefflyonsbooks.com #welcomemichellemanu #michellemanu #kumumichellemanu Discussion on upcoming events at C3 Vape and Coffee and Claim Jumper Upcoming at C3: Frank Chinadamo #frankchindamo Upcoming at Claim Jumper: “The Gallows” filmmakers   REGISTER FOR EVENT #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:05:50 What Are We Watching?various 00:14:00 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyons, Michelle Manu #scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy #martialartsbook Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine) www.ocfilmandtv.com 00:28

S2:E1!  Yay! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes May 10, 2018 EP 127 00:00:15 Intro (Hawaii 5-0 Theme, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) Michelle Manu 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan, Michelle Manu Welcome Michelle Manu!  www.michellemanu.com #welcomemichellemanu #michellemanu #kumumichellemanu Discussion on upcoming events at C3 Vape and Coffee and Claim Jumper Upcoming at C3: Actress Tiana Le #tianale Upcoming to Claim Jumper: The Gallows filmmakers   REGISTER FOR EVENT QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:05:00 What Are We Watching?various 00:06:00 Upcoming Event Information (www.ocscreenwriters.com) #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing 00:14:00 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan, Michelle Manu #scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy #martialartsbook 00:26:00 Top Ten Science Fiction Movies – Toby’s RebuttalToby Wallwork A totally s

OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes April 27, 2018 EP 126 00:00:15 Intro (Star Wars Theme/Hal 9000) Toby Wallwork #2001spaceodyssey #hal9000 #ohshitdave #icantdothatdave 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyons #welcomejeff Discussion on event at C3 Vape and Coffee on April 18th Upcoming at C3: Actress Tiana Le #tianale QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:05:00 What Are We Watching?not this week 00:04:00 Upcoming Event Information (www.ocscreenwriters.com) #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing 00:06:30 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, JeffLyons #scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy https://www.scriptanatomy.com/  00:12:00 1st Fifteen – Wind RiverMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork We break down “Wind River” #windriver #taylorsheridan #jeremyrenner #elizabetholsen #netflix  00:45:00 Top Ten Science Fiction MoviesJeff Lyons A totally

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This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 31, 2018 EP 124 00:00:15 Intro (Twin Peaks theme) Toby Wallwork #twinpeaks 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork Wondercon and the Flu. Review of OC Screenwriters event at Claim Jumper #bobengels #josheisentadt #twinpeaks #spreadingdarkness Review of OC Film and TV event at c3 Vape and Coffee #warrenlewis #blackrain #13thwarrior #every3rdwednesday #wondercon #flubug QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:10:00 What Are We Watching?Toby Wallwork, Mark Sevi #murderontheorientexpress #hapandleonard #occupied 00:19:20 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi #WomeninJeopardyscripts  #recycledconcepts   00:23:30 1st Fifteen – SpotlightMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork #Spotlight We break down “Spotlight” #catholicchurch #bostonglobe #corruptpriests 00:45:00 This Week In Film HistoryToby Wallwork April 18th, 2018  – Attorney/Agent James Hirsen www.ocfilmandtv.com #legaleagle #questionsonentertainmentlaw Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 16, 2018 EP 123 00:00:15 Intro (Buffy theme/Get Out – No, No) Mary Claire Van Kempen #buffy #buffythevampireslayer 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Our FABULOUS POST Academy Awards Show discussion!  Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi #oscars #academyawards QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:7:40 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi #recycleconcepts 00:8:45 UpComing EventsAll #bobengels #warrenlewis #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #wiseguy #twinpeaks #blackrain #13thwarrior 00:17:00 1st FifteenMary Claire Van Kempen We break down “Get Out” #horror #suspense #jordonpeele #nononono #breakdownscript #1stfifteen #spotlight #blumhouse #getout 00:50:00 This Week In Film HistoryMary Claire Van Kempen #joshwhedon #womensmonth 00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st – New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #bla

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 02, 2018 EP 122 00:00:15 Intro (Oscar Theme/Sally Field) Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Our FABULOUS Academy Awards Show Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen #alteredcarbon #blackpanther #justiceleague #shapeofwater #frankensteinchronicles  #astupidandfutilegesture 00:13:00 Oscar BackgroundMary Claire Van Kempen 00:21:00 Oscar TriviaMary Claire Van Kempen 00:31:00 Oscar Ballot ChoicesAll #shapeofwater #dunkirk #callmebyyourname #thepost #getout #ladybird #darkesthour #phantomthread threebillboards 00:51:00 Q&A  Mark Sevi How incredible is an Oscar win for someone in Hollywood? How are nominated scripts judged? 00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st – New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com wi

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes February 16, 2018 EP 121 00:00:15 Intro (Theme from “Shaft”) Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Final Draft Big Break Awards #lizhanna #howardredman #finaldraft #alejandroseri #scottmcmenamin QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen #berlinbabylon #oscars #mudbound #bestpicture #bestscreenplay #thisus 00:15:00 What Are We Writing? 00:15:00 Writer Focus – African American WritersMark Sevi #spikelee #augustwilson #raisininthesun #fences #tylerperry #LorraineVivianHansberry #AliceChildress #JohnSingleton #RobertTownsend #ChrisRock #GeorgeWallace #BillDuke #KevinGrevioux #WandaSykes #LarryWilmore #JohnRidley #GeoffreyFletcher #LeeDaniels #MaraBrockAkil #JustinSimien #ShondaRhimes #AaronMcGruder #JordanPeele #GinaPrinceBlythwood #Marlon Wayans #RyanCoogler #Issa Rae #LenaWaithe #KenyaBarris 00:30:00