DZ-106: How do you know if you have enough story?

DZ-106: How do you know if you have enough st...

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1dZ-01: Arkyvrs - A Mansion Most Vile - Ep1

What happens when a group of filmmakers play a ragtag group of filmmakers in a gritty sci-fi horror? "Ignite the fire within and explore unknown territory" - Werner Herzog. This episode is unusual, even by Draft Zero standards. It's an "Actual Play Podcast" where Chas, Stu, & Mel ...  Show more

DZ-122: Escalating Antagonism 2

How can you apply horror ideas to action and comedy? In this episode Chas, Stu and guest Kim Ho continue their exploration into the power(s) of antagonism and how focusing on them can develop story. While Part 1 looked at the horror film SINNERS, in Part 2 we venture into genres ...  Show more

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