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Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @wgtherapy and visit the website at http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com.We cover topics familiar to all writers. We don’t claim to be experts, but we want to share our experiences and hope you’ll share yours so we can all learn from each other.Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman, the hosts of Writers Group Therapy, also co-lead The Writers Block, a writers group in North Hollywood, CA.Rachanee is an actress, writer, and producer who specializes in comedy. Her two comedic shorts, Game Night and Spouse Switch, have appeared in several Los Angeles film festivals. The horror short “Synesthesia,” which she produced, has been selected by 35 film festivals worldwide. Rachanee is also the founder and co-leader of the Writers Block, a writers’ support community. (Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rachaneelumayno).Tom had been producing award-winning shorts since 2003. Tom writes TV pilots, feature films and shorts. His award-winning short films “Synesthesia,” a horror short, and his sci-fi web series pilot, “Reclamation” have played around the world, including SDCC and are now streaming on Amazon Prime. (Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tom_loveman)

Latest Episodes:

Session 58 - World Building Oct 16, 2018

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Where in the world...? In this week's session, we talk about world building. How different is creating for science fiction vs. fantasy? We look at some recent films and how their worlds were built, for good or bad.

SHOW NOTES: None this episode.

Session 57 - Subscription Services Oct 09, 2018

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First it was Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Then the TV and cable netowrks - HBO Now, Starz and CBS All Access. Then came MoviePass (R.I.P.), Sinemia and AMC's A-List. DC Universe just launched and soon Apple and Disney will be OTT subscription services themselves. It seems EVERYONE is going to a subscription model. We discuss how the evolving film and TV markets effect writers in today's session.

SHOW NOTES:

DC Universe: https://www.dcuniverse.com
Disney Play - Everything We Know So Far: http://bit.ly/2C3Nfz8
Apple's Original TV Shows: http://bit.ly/2ynHuJg
Sinemia: https://www.sinemia.com
AMC Theaters: https://www.amctheatres.com

Session 56 - Film Festival Strategies Oct 02, 2018

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You've done it! You've produced your short film - now what? In today's session, learn from Tom and Rachanee's experience on the film festival circuit. The how, where, when and why of submitting your film, and keeping your sanity and shirt in the process.

SHOW NOTES:

Filmfreeway.com: https://filmfreeway.com

Withoutabox.com: https://www.withoutabox.com

Session 55 - Back to School Sep 25, 2018

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It's Back to School time! We ask the question: What did you do on your summer vacation? And now that school is back in session, what will you be working towards this fall?

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Reclamation Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aI4cYXPmGYk
Synesthesia Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aDxxFNREbLM
Burbank Film Festival: http://www.burbankfilmfest.org
Golden State Film Festival: https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.com
Sepulveda Screening Room: https://www.studioscreenings.com
NMHC Latino Scene Showcase: http://www.nhmc.org/latinosceneshowcase

Session 54 - Interview with Writer/Producer/DP Travis Joe Dixon Sep 18, 2018

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Travis Joe Dixon, a writer/producer/DP joins us in Session #54 to share his experience behind the keyboard and the camera, and his work on recent timed filmmaking contests.

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Reach Travis on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisJDixon
Instagram: http://instagram.com/TravisJDixon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisdixonactor/
Website: http://www.MrTravisDixon.com

Session 53 - The Art of the Plot Twist Sep 11, 2018

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What makes a good plot twist? We all love being blown away by a being thrown an awesome curveball in movies and shows. In today's session we discuss what makes them work, and what doesn't. Tweet us your favorite twists!

SHOW NOTES: Visit session page on Writersgrouptherapy.com page for links to films discussed

Session 52 - A Blockbuster One Year Retrospective Sep 04, 2018

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52 weeks ago, we started Writers Group Therapy to help other writers navigate their writing, careers and Hollywood. How are we doing? In this 52nd session, we look back on a year of podcasts. Thanks to all our listeners, those from Session #1 to those that are just joining the group now.

SHOW NOTES:
Tom's Favorite Session: Ready Player One http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/04/readyplayer1
Rachanee's Favorite Session: Interview with Dan O'Shannon (Writer/EP on "Modern Family") http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/03/session-28-dan-oshannon/

Session 51 - Moving to LA and Living the Dream Aug 28, 2018

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We've already talked about WHY you might want to move to Los Angeles to pursue your dream of screenwriting for the next Emmy or Oscar winner (See Session #38), but what happens when you actually decide to make the move? In today's session we talk about tips for making the move to Los Angeles and surviving when you get here.

SHOW NOTES:

Session #38 - Do you need to be in LA? - http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/05/session-38-la/

The Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Los Angeles - https://www.amazon.com/Newcomers-Handbook-Moving-Living-Angeles/dp/0912301910

Session 50 - We Have Bad Taste Aug 21, 2018

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Sometimes you just can't help but like a show or movie that everyone else thinks are completely unfit for human consumption. In this week's session we discuss the things we loved that others hated. **Spoiler alert! - We discuss key plot points to movies and TV shows, most listed below, but may have missed a few.**

SHOW NOTES:

Lady in the Water: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452637
Dinotopia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310443
Covington Cross: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103391
Joan of Arcadia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367345
Robin Hood (BBC Version): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787985
Firefly: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461
Godzilla (1984): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120685
Space Above & Beyond: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112173
The Dollhouse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300
Planet of the Apes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133152

Session 49 - Tom Hates The Last Jedi Aug 15, 2018

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Did you ever see a movie in the theater and really enjoy it, but then, months later watch it again and think "what was I thinking!?" In this week's Session, we discuss Tom having this same revelation in regards to "The Last Jedi."

SHOW NOTES: None this episode

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