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April 3, 2024

Scripting the Perfect Hallmark Moment

Scripting the Perfect Hallmark Moment

Have you ever wanted to know what makes a Hallmark movie?  In this episode I chat with prolific television producer Jon Eskenas, whose development and on set expertise has been credited to several Hallmark and Lifetime movies and series. Having enjoyed professional interaction and a peer to peer friendship for 15 years, together we celebrate  the  power of Christmas and romance films, and let Jonathan's wisdom guide us in the process from script to screen.

Get some valuable insights on:
The mysterious alchemy that binds the genres of horror and romance, and how the essence of character dynamics can elicit  strong viewer investment.

The Hallmark formula and the craft of character evolution.

Behind  the curtain of script development and the meticulous orchestration involved in television production.

The  allure of a unique log line and the initial magic of character introductions, revealing the intricate dance between writer, producer, and network.

The unpredictable tides of filmmaking, where empathy and the art of living in the present emerge as our guiding stars.

 And so much more!
Don't miss this true insider episode packed with golden nuggets!


About your Host- Alexia Melocchi

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Chapters

00:04 - The Heart of Show Business

12:18 - Hallmark Movies and Romance Structure

18:28 - Script Development and Storytelling in Television

30:09 - Producer's Philosophy on Problem Solving

37:35 - Heart of Show Business Episode Closing