HeyJaredThe Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)
You don't build a writing career without breaking a few rules. The Story Series Podcast is a screenwriting and creativity show hosted by screenwriter Brandon Violette (Disney, Netflix, Pixar).
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#76 - Building a Writing Career Outside Hollywood | Stephie Theodora (opens the original)
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Stephie Theodora is an award-winning Greek-Canadian screenwriter and creator whose work has shaped more than 150 episodes of television for some of the world's leading studios across North America and Europe, including Disney, BBC, and Warner Bros. She is currently developing a live-action comedy series with Shaftesbury and an animated preschool series with Boat Rocker Media. Known for her sharp comedic voice and emotionally rich storytelling, Stephie creates bold, character-driven worlds that s
#75 - One Night Only: Inside the Screenplay | Travis Braun (opens the original)
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Travis Braun is the writer of One Night Only. He became the first screenwriter in the history of The Black List to top the annual survey of most-liked unproduced screenplays in two consecutive years, with Bad Boy in 2023 and One Night Only in 2024. On the television side, Braun is also the creator of Disney's Fast Layne, T.O.T.S., Pupstruction and Cars: Lightning Racers. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • How Travis uses emotional truth as his script's North Star. • Why he threw out 60 pages of "One
#74 - The $100 Million Film That Disappeared | Matt William Knowles (opens the original)
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Matt William Knowles is a dramatic actor whose career spans American and Chinese cinema. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and Beijing Film Academy - where he became the first non-Asian graduate in the school's history - he brings classical technique and cross-cultural depth to every role. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Building an acting career in China. • Starring in China's first $100 million film "Asura". • What happened when the film disappeared after three days. • And
#73 - The Writing Trick That Helps You See Your Story Differently | Alex Zamm (opens the original)
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Alex Zamm is a writer, director, producer and songwriter who has spent his career telling stories across film and television. His credits include Woody Woodpecker (Universal), Under Wraps 1 & 2 (Disney+), A Christmas Prince (Netflix), and Little Rascals Save the Day (Universal). He directed and co-executive produced season three of Amazon/MGM's The Baxters and has directed numerous television series. His work has been recognized by the Cannes and Sundance film festivals and by the WGA. IN THIS E
#72 - Why Your Creative Career Shouldn't Be A Straight Line | Chris Gilligan (opens the original)
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Chris Gilligan is the creator and executive producer of Disney Jr.'s RoboGobo. A 35-year veteran of film, television and animation, Gilligan served as executive producer and director of Disney Jr.'s fairytale-inspired animated series Goldie & Bear. His other credits include James and the Giant Peach, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Frankenweenie, and Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why creative careers are never straight lines. • Adapting storytelling instincts acr
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