247 | Directing Fundamentals That Make You a Better Writer (ft. Rob Spera)

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna

Tv & Film

4.9 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so BUY ROB'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/FILM-DIRECTORS-FIELD-MANUAL-Filmmaking/dp/1662850549 Whether you're on set or on the page, great storytelling relies on clarity, efficiency, and emotional truth. This week, veteran director Rob Spera joins us to discuss his new handbook on the fundamentals of directing—and how those same principles can elevate your screenwriting. From working with actors to mastering visual storytelling, Rob shares actionable insights that will sharpen your craft and help you write with a director’s eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Exclusively on Disney Plus.
0:02.1	I'm Rebecca. I'm Josephine's mom.
0:03.8	I'm Elisa.
0:04.6	Can I go over to Josie's house to play?
0:06.4	She met a new friend and puff.
0:07.9	She's gone.
0:09.0	An ordinary play date.
0:10.5	The missing child is Lucia Blix.
0:12.4	Nine years old.
0:13.4	Is about to become every parent's nightmare.
0:16.3	The people who took Lucia plund it meticulously.
0:19.9	She's hiding something. I know it.
0:21.6	The Stolen Girl, a new original series, streaming April 16 exclusively on Disney Plus.
0:27.6	18 plus subscription required.
0:28.6	T's and C's apply.
0:29.6	Hey everyone, welcome back to the screenwriting life.
0:35.6	I'm Meg Lofov, and I'm so excited to be welcoming Rob Spara to the show today.
0:40.8	Rob has an extensive background in film, television, and theater, and 20 years of teaching at AFI.
0:46.3	Recent credits include Criminal Mind, Supernatural, and the Sweet Life.
0:50.0	His new book, Film, TV, Director's Field Manual, 70 Maxims 70 maxims to change your filmmaking is just an
0:57.2	incredible practical insightful look at the craft of directing which in turn is about
1:02.7	storytelling so i just can't wait to talk to him about it uh welcome to the show rob
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