We Meet a Screenwriter David Barbeschi

Just Fake It: Coming to LA

We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented screenwriter David Barbeschi. Join us as we delve deep into the world of screenwriting and filmmaking, covering everything from the importance of creative limits to the challenges of writing for clients with differing visions. We share some laughs while reminiscing about our favorite characters and even some fun improvisational storytelling moments.

David offers profound insights into the intricacies of screenwriting, lessons learned from the industry, and the emotional journey of crafting compelling stories. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Hollywood landscape.

00:00 Intro
01:18 Welcome Again!
02:56 David's Journey into Screenwriting
05:20 Art of Screenwriting and Client Expectations
09:26 Game of Thrones & Audience Expectations
12:28 Structure & Breaking the Rules
13:45 The Perfect Script
17:23 The Role of a Screenwriter in Film Production
21:37 The Writing Process
32:11 Struggles and Script Rewrites
37:36 Favorite Dialogue and Script Challenges
39:00 The Collaborative Process in Filmmaking
40:23 The Importance of Theme in Screenwriting
41:47 Creating Characters and Worlds
43:46 Truth and Dare: Movie Critiques
46:35 Truth and Dare: Industry Insights
53:51 Truth and Dare: Genre Preferences
57:12 Improvised Movie Plot
01:01:19 Conclusion

A heartfelt thank you to David and everyone who helped make this episode possible. Don't forget to tune in with Nora and Maryna on Just Fake It: Coming to LA podcast for more exciting content.