The Inner World of Filmmaking episode featuring Nicole Page delves into the critical aspects of film contracts and legal considerations for filmmakers. Nicole, an experienced attorney specializing in entertainment law, shares valuable insights into navigating contracts, protecting intellectual property, and avoiding common legal pitfalls in the film industry. The episode serves as an essential resource for creators seeking to understand their rights and obligations in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape.

Nicole Page is one of the three female partners at Reavis Page Jump LLP in New York City, leading the firm's entertainment and media practice.

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In this episode of The Inner World of Filmmaking, I had the privilege of hosting Valerie Armstrong, the brilliant creator and writer of the acclaimed show Kevin Can F**k Himself, now streaming on Netflix. Valerie shares the fascinating journey of blending a sitcom multicam aesthetic with a single-cam drama, creating a groundbreaking narrative style.

We dive deep into the creative process—from the dynamics of the writers' room to her disciplined habit of writing every day for the past eight years. Valerie offers insights into building complex characters, choosing Massachusetts as the backdrop for the show, and how her experience as a Writer's Assistant on Masters of Sex paved the way for her transition into running her show.

Discover how a simple meet-and-greet with AMC turned into a life-changing deal and gain valuable tips on storytelling, perseverance, and thriving in the industry. Don’t miss this episode packed with inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, and practical advice. Available now on Youtube!

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Kevin Can F**K Himself is a genre-bending series that cleverly merges the contrasting worlds of sitcom and drama. Set in a familiar sitcom format, the story follows Allison McRoberts (Annie Murphy of Schitt’s Creek), the disgruntled wife of Kevin, played by Eric Peterson. Kevin embodies the typical carefree, oblivious sitcom husband, while Allison is trapped in a life that feels like a caricature of itself—until she steps away from Kevin’s world and into a grittier reality where her frustrations and dreams come to life. Maura joined as an editor for Season 2, working on episodes 2, 5, and 8. Having previously watched the show, she was drawn to its unique challenge: creating continuity across vastly different tones, moving seamlessly between the broad, laugh-tracked sitcom format and a grounded, introspective drama. Her approach to editing focused on emphasizing Allison's disillusionment, choosing shots that highlighted the stark contrast between Allison’s “sitcom life” and her reality. Balancing humor with darker themes, Maura collaborated closely with the showrunner Valerie Armstrong to bring the show’s distinct vision to life, crafting moments that accentuate both comedy and the show’s underlying tension. Maura also talks about her role as editor on Netflix's Nobody Wants This.

Maura Corey, ACE is a picture editor based in Los Angeles. Maura started her career as an assistant editor in commercials and moved her way up into the editor’s chair. After a year of working in commercials, the desire to tell stories for over thirty seconds, coupled with a love of improv comedy, she turned her editing talents to long format. She landed a show that combined those two elements and never looked back. Throughout her career, Maura has worked on everything from comedy to drama to documentaries. She received 3 Emmy nominations for her work on The Oscars and 1 Eddy nomination for her work on the documentary series “Beyond Scared Straight” and has had the pleasure of editing projects for Warner Brothers, ABC, and Netflix. Maura’s current projects include the Netflix comedy “Nobody Wants This,” “Gen V” a drama for Amazon, and “Acapulco,” a comedy for Apple.

Website: https://www.mauracorey.com/

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