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Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast

Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis
Challengers
Tonal Shifts
Tennis
Luca Guadagnino
Swiss Army Man
Sorry To Bother You
Shaun Of the Dead
Fight Club
Adolescence
East Asian Storytelling
Western Cinematic Storytelling
Meet the Parents
Rebel Ridge
Relationships
Emotional Depth In Film
Character Development
Subtext
Michael Clayton
Stories We Tell
Adaptation

Two emerging screenwriters – Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis – try to work out what makes great screenplays work. Discovering what it takes by analysing what successful writers put on the page.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when a group of filmmakers play a ragtag group of filmmakers in a gritty sci-fi horror?

"Ignite the fire within and explore unknown territory" - Werner Herzog.

This episode is unusual, even by Draft Zero standards. It's an "Actual Pl... more

How can you apply horror ideas to action and comedy?

In this episode Chas, Stu and guest Kim Ho continue their exploration into the power(s) of antagonism and how focusing on them can develop story.

While Part 1 looked at the horror film SINNERS,... more

How do the antagonistic forces in your story escalate distinctly from the protagonists' journey?

We often struggle to develop the middle stages of a story. Could this be because we focus on our protagonists' journeys and plot structure more than o... more

Or, how focusing on good drama will result in good subtext.

We often hear how subtext is important for good screenwriting. We're here to tell you it isn't. Good subtext is a result of good drama, and your focus should be on creating that good drama... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Ho
Multi-award-winning playwright and screenwriter
Known for The Newsreader and NCIS Sydney
Episode: DZ-121: Escalating Antagonism 1: SINNERS
Tom Vaughn
Established screenwriter and teacher
Episode: DZ-120: Subtext is overrated
Mel Killingsworth
Frequent guest on Draft Zero
Episode: DZ-109: Talking DIRECTLY to your audience

Hosts

Chas Fisher
Co-host and emerging filmmaker with a focus on discussing screenwriting and craft-related topics.
Stuart Willis
Co-host and emerging filmmaker specializing in screenwriting and storytelling techniques.
Mel Killingsworth
Co-host and contributor to discussions on storytelling and screenwriting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Excellent explorations and in depth analysis of screenwriting craft, and even better banter. Highly recommend.

    Podchaser
    5
    Landerish
    3 years ago
  • Great analysis for anyone writing screenplays or novels

    Really helpful for illustrating craft issues, (POV, openings, antagonists, choices, and everything in between). They do a particularly good job of giving examples from different genres so that you can see how structural issues apply to a mystery, thriller, comedy, etc. They’re also very humble—maybe that’s an Australian thing, but to my American ears, it’s nice to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PDXHamsterCat
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing Screenwriting Podcast

    Really good hosts who work so hard on their podcast. The podcast is so detailed and has so much information that helps you become a better screenwriter. The delivery of information is so clear and the hosts are great to listen to.

    Would highly recommend listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessie 🧝🏽‍♀️
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • 5 stars!!!

    STU-pendous. Fan-CHAS-tic. I’m sorry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    impartial_observer
    United States4 years ago
  • Storytelling

    I’m a comic book artist who has gained a lot of insight from the analysis you guys provide...so many great tools that can apply to comic book storytelling as well!

    Thanks so much👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joelgomezart
    United States5 years ago

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Some reviews mention the informative nature of the podcast, appreciating the depth of analysis provided on various films and writing methods.
Listeners find the content insightful and engaging, particularly valuing the practical advice offered on screenwriting techniques.
There is praise for the hosts' dynamic and accessible approach, which enhances the learning experience about film and script analysis.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#28
Indonesia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#113
Hong Kong/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#133
Spain/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#200
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#201
South Africa/TV & Film

Talking Points

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DZ-120: Subtext is overrated
Q: Why is subtext overrated?
Vaughn argues that subtext is often an implicit result of character tactics rather than a goal in itself.

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