#004: How to Organize and Set Goals + Write your Feature Film w/ Nate Huntley

Nate Huntley talks all things comedy with heart! From feature films and sketches to songs and acting, Nate shares his best tips for staying organized and focused on a career in comedy.

Welcome to the 4th episode of the Hungry Artist Podcast, where we're getting rid of the "starving artist" mentality by interviewing hungry, driven, passionate artists and finding out their recipes for success! http://instagram.com/hungryartistpodcast 

MEET Nate Huntley:

http://instagram.com/huntleynate 

http://natehuntley.com 

http://instagram.com/argylegargoylecomedy 

https://www.youtube.com/@ArgyleGargoyleComedy 

CONNECT w/ host Kaitlin:

My Website: http://kaitlinmoose.com 

My IG: http://instagram.com/kaitlinmoose 

TOPICS:

- pursuing multiple interests using the pie method

- get your bad 1st script out so you can move on and get better

- NY vs LA - medium, genre, cultural differences

- high-concept comedy and asking "what if"

- win people over with laughter so you can surprise them with other emotions and meaning

- tell honest stories; don't play the comedy of the scene

- don't be "too easy" on your characters--give them lots of obstacles

- how to get a literary agent

- the process of pitching a script to studios

- when receiving feedback, pay attention to WHAT people tell you to fix and not necessarily HOW to fix it

- create system for capturing ideas like notes app on phone

- how to set and organize your goals for maximum progress; strive to be better every day, not perfect

- creativity and life balance can both come in waves but sit down to work and give yourself that time and space so inspiration will strike

- what is the anatomy of a good comedic sketch: the setup, reveal the turn, escalate, surprise button

- you will learn by doing and bridge the gap between your talent/skill level and your taste

- let comparison inspire you, not dissuade you

- recipe for success: discipline, creativity, belief in yourself

RESOURCES discussed:

- ScriptNotes podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496

- Blake Snyder's Save the Cat

- Syd Field's The Screenwriter's Workbook

- Duffer Brothers course on MasterClass

- James Clear's Atomic Habits

- Ira Glass "The Gap" - https://vimeo.com/85040589 

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Until next time, STAY HUNGRY!