Storyteller Therapy
Welcome to Storyteller Therapy! It's like therapy.... for storytellers building careers in film and television. Spade Robinson, while working for clients like Sundance, Film Independent, HBO, FOX and Disney, helps screenwriters and filmmakers to build their work, careers and lives to the heights you dream of! Find Spade's courses, workbooks and one-on-one consultations for your pilot, feature script or documentary at www.atlantafilmproject.com
Episodes
Filmmaker Life: The Truth About Festivals with Vici Howard
Black & Brown Femme Films Festival (https://bbffilms.org/)
July 25 – 26, 2025
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Learn from and work with Spade!
• FREE! How To Develop A TV Writing Career hour-long course (https://vimeo.com/985813809?share=copy)
• Take Spade's 8 Week Pilot Course! (https://www.blackfilmspace.com/pilotcourse)
Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course ...
How To Invest In Your Screenwriting Career!
Prioritize investment!!!!
- Research: Which opportunities and instructors fit your goals and career stage?
- Take Risks: Get comfortable with the fact that every investment is not going to meet your expectations
- Be Open: Be willing to be surprised, learn new things and meet new people
- Invest: Invest your time, resources and energy into yourself and future.
How to Plan A Successful Feature Film!
Prioritize your goals!!!
- Revenue: Generating income from your film through various distribution channels, merchandising, and other monetization strategies.
- Critical Recognition: Achieving acclaim from critics, winning awards, and gaining respect within the industry.
- Social Change: Using your film as a platform to highlight important issues and drive societal impact.
- Eyeballs: Reaching a large a...
Steps to gaining emotional courage for your writing process...
1. Find a safe place
2. Watch content that scares you
3. Do your homework
4. Find something to soothe you
5. Create reminders in your space
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Are you still looking for your industry tribe or mentorships? Follow Spade's steps to cultivating the tribe that will help you go the distance.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Up for your ideal job, but didn't get it this time around? Learn how to bounce back with the quickness and feel genuine happiness for your peers.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Rejection from creative opportunities can set us back. You don't need a harder armor, your need an authentic understanding. Follow Spade's steps for truly mastering rejection.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Writing a feature script can be a daunting task, and there's nothing to it, but to do it. Take Spade's steps to polishing off your draft in 10 weeks and skip the fear! *****************
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
After the development is the outline. After the outline is the beat sheet. If you haven't already, take a look at how to write the perfect outline. Now, we're on the beat sheet- one step before beginning your writer's block-free draft. Take a listen at Spade's detailed steps for the perfect beat sheet.
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Ever get stuck halfway through your script? Well you're not alone. Take a step back and write the foolproof outline for your feature. Spade takes us through the process. *****************
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Writing block? Can't see the next act of your film? Feeling uninspired all together? Well, look forward to getting back on track. Spade takes us through the steps to getting inspired creatively and getting back to work for the best version of our stories yet!
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
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Haven't made it to the height you've envisioned yet? That means there's still time to work on the steps Spade outlines so that your success is as sustainable and satisfying as you imagined.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK S...
Find yourself feeling a little sting whenever your peers move up in their career?
Don't worry, Spade won't tell. Follow the steps in this video to move your own career in entertainment forward, become content as you're working where you are and banish the sting for good!
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Applying for grants or funding? Check out this breakdown of exactly what to put in your proposal, how to talk about your project and what funders are looking for.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Most applications for funding requires a visual sample as apart of the application. How do you know what to shoot, what not to shoot, and what the funder is looking for? As a funder for Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, Spade explains exactly what funders are looking for, and how to only shoot exactly what you'll need for support.
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Spade takes you through the different genres in documentary and explains how to use them to develop the most compelling version of your non-fiction story.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Spade takes us through the steps of preparing to write, so you never procrastinate again!
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99
In This episode, Spade breaks down how to develop a compelling and diverse cast of characters that will elevate your entire screenplay.
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FREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99
Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99
Welcome to Storyteller Therapy! It's like therapy.... for storytellers. This episode is an introduction to the host, Spade, her experiences in film & TV and what this podcast is all about.
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Here's the rundown:
1. Spade knows story, hence Atlanta Film Project (formerly Story Consulting Services)
2. Spade's clients include individual filmmakers, studios & production companies.
3. Invest in yourself! Keep listeni...
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