038 - Creating Your Own Story IP | Interview with Victoria Male

Nicholl Finalist Victoria Male joins Alexie and Theo for a conversation about how to navigate risk-averse Hollywood and sell original ideas by creating your own IP. In addition to chatting about Victoria's success releasing short stories alongside her screenplays, we're going to get into: The current state of Hollywood (what producers are looking for) Strategies for creating your own IP Tips for making your script irresistible About Victoria Male Victoria Male (she/her) is a 2023 Academy Nicholl Fellowship Finalist whose writing also made the 2024 Love List of best unproduced romance scripts. Her prose has been published in over a dozen literary magazines worldwide. Victoria worked in creative development for The Montecito Picture Company and media startup Graphic India, in addition to producing a podcast for three years. Instagram: @VictoriaMale1 Twitter: @VictoriaMale Website: https://www.victoriamale.com/ Connect with Us Join our Discord Community Browse Our Free Courses Links Mentioned https://www.chillsubs.com/

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What makes a screenplay exceptional? How can you punch through the slush pile as an up-and-coming screenwriter? What does it take to become a successful writer in Hollywood? In the Young Screenwriters Podcast, Alexie Basil, Theo Luoma, and Adam Schaller share hard-won insights from their experience breaking into the film industry and establishing themselves as professional screenwriters and storytellers. Joined by NYU Film Professor John Warren and other special guests, they break down advanced-level storytelling techniques, practical strategies for navigating the film industry, and uplifting anecdotes to get you writing and networking. Whether you’re a brand-new screenwriter looking for mentorship or are a seasoned professional eager for a laugh (and the occasional screenwriting nugget!).