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"If we make what we know to be true for ourselves, that edge gives it an individuality that can't be found anywhere else." ~ Kelly Clark, Artist

It has been quite a while since we've had a new episode of the show. A lot has been going on with me. New job (blog editor for Frame.io), moving out of my house, and becoming a nomad. But for this season finale, we have something that'll make you laugh and cry. And isn't that what makes a Radio Film School episode special?

The profile film for Kelly Clark.

Music was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org . In order of appearance, the music in this episode was:

• Laserdisc by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyon (CC BY)
• Daylight PON II by Kai-Engel (CC BY)
• Endless Story about Sun and Moon by Kai-Engel (CC BY-SA-NC)
• Getting Paid Part II by Alec's Band (CC BY)

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A blast from the past. One of my personal faves. Insightful. Inspiring. Potent. Definitely worth listening to again. And if it's your first time, enjoy.

This week on the show we delve into one of the most important topics we’ll discuss all season. It’s at the core of what we do as filmmakers. Telling stories. Chris Huntley from The Write Bros. talks about the narrative story development theory Dramatica and the connection story has to psychology. We’ll hear from Patrick Moreau of Muse Storytelling and Stillmotion on how they find and tell the kind of stories that have won them five Emmys. We’ll hear from Dan Duncan of Remedy Films on the lengths he goes to tell authentic stories. And we hear from a filmmaker we last heard from way back in the first main episode — Alex Vo from the San Francisco Bay Area shares how he finds real life “Hero’s Journey” stories.

Except where noted, music in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance:

• Batched in the Light by Kevin MacLeod. CC BY
• Rewound by Chris Zabriske. CC BY
• In Time by Stellardrone. CC BY
• I am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriske. CC BY
• Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar. CC BY-SA
• House of Latin by Mark Stone. Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved.
• She Does Her Best (feat. Small Colin) by Six Umbrellas. CC BY-SA
• Laserdisc by Chris Zabriskie. CC BY
• I am Running with Temporary Success from a Montrous Vacuum in Pursuit by Chris Zabriskie. CC BY

This May marks the 15th anniversary of my video business and this summer marks the 25th anniversary of going to film school. Wow!

This past weekend was Memorial Day so I had just enough time to put together a flashback to some past episode segments. In this 15th/25th anniversary special, I replay the story of my first time on a film set (from RFS004 "Your First Time") and the start and evolution of my video business (from FJ24 "Making a Difference with Your Art"). As usual, stick around after the credits for a fun discussion with friend of the show JD Cochran and I reminiscing on making my first narrative, scripted short film.

Music was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org:

• Shower Scene (Instrumental Version)by Josh Woodward (CC BY)
• Preachin' Dem Blues by The Good Lawdz (CC BY-SA)
• Air Hockey Saloon by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Ground Cayenne by The Good Lawdz (CC BY-SA)
• My Girl by The Temptations Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved.
• What Does Anybody Know About Anything by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY)
• Daylight (PON II) by Kai Engel (CC BY)

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If you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio."