About Story: Recent Episodes
Nathan Johnson
Welcome to the About Story podcast where we talk about…story!
Join author and filmmaker Nathan Johnson, and guests, as they dive into stories that shape the books, films, and TV shows you love. Through meaningful conversations with successful storytellers, unwrap the elements of story to better build your own.
New episodes every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!
Benjamin Koppin is a writer, producer & director for Ironside Films. Join us as we discuss tips on how to make your first feature film, how to make the most of your budget, and how to enjoy the process.
His latest film Pastor’s Kid is comes out in theaters March 15th, 2024. https://pastorskidthemovie.com/
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Learn more about Benjamin Koppin
Website: https://ironsidefilms.tv/about/index.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjamin_koppin?igsh=MDM4YjEzMzZjZQ==
Pastor’s Kid movie: https://pastorskidthemovie.com/
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Learn how to get past your doubts and insecurities in order to improve and grow into the artist you’re meant to be with film composer Jesse Haugen.
“I think the thing that holds artists back the most is feeling like everything they make needs to be impenetrable. Best thing in the universe. And the reality is that you're going to make a billion bad things before you make one good one.”
Award winning music composer, Jesse Haugen, works with a variety of filmmakers, podcasters, and game designers, creating soundtracks with a heart for serving the story first. His work has been featured in projects by Zach King, Bebe Rexha and Halsey. Jesse brings his grounded, authentic, and encouraging insight to the craft of music composition.
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Be inspired to follow your passions.
Meet writer and director Jeffrey Prosser, and be inspired by his journey. His experience making music videos and commercials gives him a unique perspective to filmmaking and its collaborative process.
Create the career you envision for yourself. Be inspired to chase your dreams and be bold, and don't let fear define you.
Writer and producer Annaliese Kassebaum opens up about her struggles crafting the career she envisioned, her honesty resonating with many artists on a similar journey. She shares how she took ownership of her future and how she got her current position at Good Mythical Productions.
Morgan shares tips from her experiences working with a writing partner and creating content for kids. She addresses the important yet overlooked task of crafting a job you love.Take notes on how to balance family life with your writing career from produced playwright Morgan English, who is mother to a 2-year-old, adjunct professor at Biola University, and writer for an animated series on Minno.
Morgan shares tips from her experiences working with a writing partner and creating content for kids. She addresses the important yet overlooked task of crafting a job you love.
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Join Nathan for a conversation with screenwriter Jacob Roman, who lays out the ups and downs of writing for film and television. He shares how he sold his first script and got on the hit show Seal Team.
Amanda Michelle Brown tells us how she published her first novel, The Memory Jumper, and gives insight into the process. She shares her thoughts on what makes a good villain and the importance of having a positive message in stories.
We interview the writing, producing, and showrunning duo Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin, who explain how to cultivate a successful writers room. They dive into their method for outlining a story and figuring out its beats while working with a writing partner. Plus, they give insider stories about filming “Hit & Run” in Israel and being writers/executive producers on the hit Netflix show “The Killing”.
"Entertainment can still mean something, even if you're being entertained."
We interviewed writer and producer J. Scott Worthington, who discusses how he created his sci-fi short ALONE and shares some thoughts on how to authentically network as a creative - how to cultivate the circle around you. He leaves us with tips on how to avoid formulaic storytelling.
Recent Biola University graduate Anna Matz dives into her experience writing and directing her first feature film. She shares writing challenges to set for yourself and tips to help find inspiration for your stories.
Owner of the Boylan Sisters Entertainment, Alexandra Boylan tells her story of breaking into the industry as an actor and shares about her passion to empower and inspire young women through faith-based films.
Writer, director, and producer Brian Ulrich has worked with Nathan on past projects. In this special episode of About Story, they break down Brian's favorite film, The Dark Knight. Join them as they jump right in, using the film as a case study to better understand story and character.
Screenwriting couple and business partners Anthony and Kaylah Cantu share their personal journey as writers and discuss why they started a community-centered business where writers can improve their skills and get their screenplays discovered.
Script developer Emilio Mazariegos talks with us about how to know a good story when you see it and how to infuse your heritage into your own story.
As a writer, producer, and actor, Deb Lee Smith brings a unique perspective to the storytelling table.
Director and writer Davy McCall shares about his experience at USC School of Cinematic Arts and lays out how to find your voice as a writer and filmmaker.
Intro Episode | Get to know the host of About Story, why he started the podcast, and what he hopes you'll get out of it.