Every Great Story Begins With A Core Wound - Peter Russell Tribute Video
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Peter Russell, Screenwriter and Film & Television teacher (LA Story Doc / Peter Russell Script Doctor). Peter was a beloved guest that we interviewed many times. His interviews were lively, charismatic, and spoke to developing fully formed characters that walked the line between good and bad.
Legendary story doctor for Hollywood, Peter taught at UCLA Extension and Pepperdine University. His teachings still live on at Peterrussellscriptdoctor.com. Peter was a friend and mentor to writers worldwide. He included his own story in teachings, sharing fragile part of his wounds that we can all relate to.
Peter started as a story analyst in the 1990s, and read over 3,000+ screenplays for major film and television giants including Imagine Entertainment, Participant Productions, HBO, CBS, Walden Entertainment and others.
As he read these scripts, he started seeing deep, hidden patterns in the best stories. He wrote these down and started getting jobs FIXING writer’s stories.
Peter was invited to teach at UCLA in 2004, and it became a passion, too. He was UCLA’s Teacher of the Year in 2009. He taught Television pilot and Film story creation at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College Screenwriting MFA program, at Story Expo in LA and New York, and many others.
Peter sold two television pilots in 2018/2019.
This video compilation of Peter's take on film and television highlights his love and honor for story.
He will be greatly missed.
His teachings are available online at Peterrussellscriptdoctor.com
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HOLY- I'm only 10 minutes in but this guy knows exactly what he talks about. Shame we didn't get to have such a wonderful person around for longer.
I'm three months late 😢
I was watching and thinking about my own script. Every word the man says hits, because I was doing exactly those, I was writing my own wound, a wound that started from my parents
I found out he died on February 5, 2021 while hiking with his wife, Suzy. He suddenly collapsed from a heart attack and Suzy gave him CPR as she watched his life slip away. I did the same thing to a close friend that same month so I understand the tragedy she experienced. Thankfully, Peter suffered no pain.
I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you're healing from that.
I just realised, I had the same situation, the same month...
Safe and effective…
@@vegsourcehmmmmm... there is a pattern here
covid @@DirectorHMAN
I saw the length of this video and groaned but I clicked through hoping to find what I was looking for. I'm only 5 minutes in and this guy has already opened my eyes to exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. This guy isn't just brilliant, he's excellent at communicating his ideas. Looking forward to the rest!
Cheers Matt!
30, 60, 90, 108!
Literally the same
RIP Peter.
"You can't make it up...why? Because we have infinitely good "B.S." detectors as audience members"..." 'make it real" or they're gonna' be bored. It's the truth that makes them want to watch." This nailed it for me! His ability to explain this in lurid context make this sink in like no other lecturer has and I've heard this point made so many times by other speakers. Immediately, I hit pause and started reworking my opening to bring my protagonist's flaw/core-wound up earlier and sharply. I realize now I'd been holding back too long and introducing it too softly. Thank you for this video!!!
As a mom-to-be I am now terrified of becoming my child's origin story or core wound!
In all seriousness Peter was a ray of light and his passing leaves an immense hole in the creative world.
My mother has never hugged me
True, NIkacola, I too was terrified thinking if I was the origin of sb's core wound, don't worry, we all as parents have to remember that loving our children unconditionally and being there for them when they our support is the thing we can do to help them as parents.
There's a difference between crappy parents and nasty parents. Everyone has crappy parents some times, but those of us with nasty parents, that's for life.
wow! i had no idea he passed away. i just this past week I decided to resume working on a script idea that I put down almost two years ago. I started by revisiting the lectures that I bought after learning about Peter Russell in these very interviews on this channel a few years ago. Thank You again Film Courage and Thank You again Peter Russell. I'm deeply saddened at this news. Rest In Peace.
Peter was a fabulous teacher at UCLA and online. He made everything fun and interesting and took pleasure in connecting with his students and really helping us. I will always remember his wisdom, humour and insights. I know he will be missed forever.
I had the pleasure of working with him two times. I will forever miss him, his kindness and his wisdom!
I used to hide in the bathrooms at parties and dances because i did not know how to dance and to avoid like so many times before, people laughing. Thank you for this
These interviews really did change the way I approached the craft. I’m not a screenwriter (yet), but I’ve written prose fiction. Using his four hitchcockian methods (good news, bad news, ticking clocks, raising stakes) I landed my first pro sale to a major publisher in London. I wrote to Peter and thanked him - he asked to use my thank you letter on his ensure, I said yes. RIP to a legend.
On his website*
Peter was an amazingly talented person & very passionate about his work ❤️ 🙏 May his soul rest in peace
Ohh. I didn’t know! 😢😢😢😢😢
oh no! What happenned???
@@sarahsolangechannel1631 He died a few months ago... so sad
So sorry to hear 😔... Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Oh God!
Sorry to know that.
Rest In Peace Sir....
Absolutely captivating. 5 minutes in, and I am just stuck listening. This is a natural born teacher.
Damn. One of my wounds now is learning of the passing of this gentleman. Only 10 minutes into the video, thought I would read the blurb at the bottom and learned of his passing. Honour his ideas, people!
I found his interviews especially significant and useful. He is synonymous with Film Courage. My condolences to his family and friends
I second your point about him and had no idea he had died- that is a real loss. Sympathies to his family.
@@michaeldonaghy5685 Me either - condolences to his family and friends. Peter Russell, you, Sir, are missed
Oh no, may he RIP
I love Peter Russell, he looked like a cool guy. I always noticed when he tried to present something important and clever, he whispered like he wanted to seduce you to willingly open your mind and let his teachings take over. I just knew he passed, what a loss!
Infectious. I saw the time on this video and said, okay, I’ll watch ten minutes. I watched the whole thing. What a great teacher.
RIP Peter, my prayers to Cecilia and his family. He is already missed.
The levels of Honesty here is incredible. In my writings, I always focused on Found Family, Dynamic Morals, things that feel real to me. But listening to this, (Not even Thirty Minutes in) I can't help but notice that my core wound is present, weirdly enough. The sense of isolation in spite of company. That internal conflict where you're surrounded by others, but you restrain yourself, and you stay internalized. It never dawned on me that all of my Protagonists are alone. Even beside their wife, or helping out those in trouble, they have to learn to be with others.
So sorry you are gone. You work will live on forever. You are the best!
I'm in love. Seriously. What a beautiful mind. What insight. I didn't even know him when he was alive, but I'm sad about losing him. And also this guy can't die. He's going to live rent free in so many heads... already I hear him commenting as I work on my manuscript.
There are no words. We have to recognize that occasionally the gods will send one or two to us once every thousand years or more to explain ourselves to our self. This gentleman is pure energy, a pure vibration, a pure sample from the Source. His incredible and unabashed honesty tells me this. He doesn’t speak for a reaction or to demonstrate the quality of his knowledge or in a self-deprecating way nor in a way to deflect from himself…he simply was rushing to get what was in him outside of him. He is an example of what passion sounds like. At the risk of sounding sycophantic, I simply cannot even begin to conceptualize how you found, selected, ordered the clips here. Notably, you and your team are incredibly brilliant about when to use a very short yet pertinent clip and when to allow a very long and brilliant clip to role. Wow!!! Seriously, if there are awards for these skills as there should be, I hope you will put your name in the hat. Brilliant.
CZcams has taught me that there is a lot of geniuses in film making, but apparently none left in Hollywood
It's the first time someone gave an advice that is true, at least for me.... And it about telling the truth and honesty...
this video carries so much wisdom, beyond screenplay
This man is amazing. I could hear him talk all Day. I love his passion, it shows when he speaks.
Me too. He always seemed positive, happy and upbeat. After years of script doctoring, he began writing and sold screenplays.
I miss my dear friend and mentor Peter Russell.
This video is pure gold. PURE GOLD!
Did I just get an in-depth therapy session? Love this. PS-learning this guy passed away. Terrible. I really appreciated this imparting of wisdom.
One of the few people that legitimately changed my view of storytelling, especially in a series form, so sad to see him pass!
I can’t believe he’s gone... He really was the best on this channel. I learned so much from this guy. Thank you Peter 🙏
Sorry to hear of his passing. Peter was a great communicator and his passion and love for story was inspirational.
I have listened endlessly to how to write from fascinating writers and Peter did it for me, he helped me face the biggest fear I had that stopped me from writing. He solved my entire issue and I dont think i will ever have a block on characters ever again. Build all of your cripplings onto a character.
Awesome to hear! Our best to you and your work!
Jesus! What a powerful production.
What a fun, energetic, passionate man. Great editing. Thank you for this. Rest in peace, Peter Russell.
The movie 'UP' made this excellently. First 10 minutes always bring tears to my eyes.
I'm very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Although I didn't know him personally I watched all his stuff and I greatly valued his insight into screenwriting. He was a brilliant teacher and very entertaining to listen to. He may be gone but his work will continue to inspire and educate writers. My thoughts are with him and his loved ones.
I wish I lived in LA and could have taken one of his claases.
Oh no😢😢😢💔 He was one of my favourite people on film courage. MHSRIP ❤
So sad. RIP
Oh no. Didn't knew he passed away. :'( He was an extraordinary teacher. Thanks to this channel for approaching us to him.
Rest in Peace and condolences to his loved ones. Peter's videos really helped me start writing. He seemed so knowledgable and was so engaging. Thank you for having him on.
And just saw today is his birthday. 😞 Can't describe how great a teacher and communicator he was.
Actually, I can. This week I got staffed on a US prestige cable show and optioned a feature treatment. Peter lives on in all of us!
Even if you're not a writer watching this, don't you just love how he just has so much positive passion in general
Tokyo Drift is a good movie. I finally feel vindicated after this guy and Christopher Nolan praised the films so many years later. 😄
Tokyo Drift was the pinnacle of Fast and Furious
This… is genius. You can tell because it’s so darn simple.
RIP, i'm glad he's still able to help people in videos and courses like this.
I've learn so much from Peter Russell just by watching his film courage interviews.
He was such a beautiful soul in his living years😘
Absolutely brilliant ❤
Damn this guy was good. I learned how to write characters and got a therapy session at the same time.
RIP Peter Russell
This dude was a genius 💯
Only 6 minutes in and this is awesome. He mentions Superhero movies don't have wounds but they all do as well.
Very sad to read that he has passed... This was an incredibly useful video, thank you for creating and sharing!
So glad I came across this/his video! My daughter, freshman in high school loves writing and creating stories/characters and even very descriptive with her character’s wardrobe. She’s an awesome writer for her age and no professional introduction/help or schooling.
Oh, I am so sorry to read this. Peter Russell gave several excellent interviews to Film Courage and I will never forget his breakdown of Breaking Bad ! Amazing!
So grateful for this channel.
🙏 We appreciate you spending time with us!
He’s brilliant
So sad to hear this! He taught me so much through your videos. Rest In Peace.
Wow, this guy is such a great character!
Much love Coach, you’ll be missed
This is so far the best writing advice.
I’ve seen so many but this is so truthful!
I just saw he died in a mountain. R.I.P sir. Your legacy will be carried forever.
I love this guy and yes it’s immensely sad that he had to say goodbye to us all so soon but thank you Peter all was taken on board….. And I’m sure that Owen Wilson used your voice and mannerisms for his role as Möbius in the brilliant LOKI… Rest Easy Peter we all still hear you buddy 👌
Every so often I watch videos from this channel, many of them were from Peter. It was quite a shock to click on this one and find out he passed away, such a sweet guy, may he rest in peace.
"Nobody's all good and nobody's all bad" Quoting Loki before Loki.
INCREDIBLE! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
I've come to this realization about the wound a few months back and when I told it to my critics they admitted the story got so much better.
He was my favorite.
Peter's stories are so compelling. I could listen to him talk all day. I am a sponge
What an incredible Teacher Peter was. This was an amazing trans formative video for me . Like and shared
Glad this one found you Gregory!
I noticed this is happening to me automatically with my animations... I let things flow, and I realize that I end up making things I experienced, and I express them in an exaggerated manner.
And I feel right with it.
This is such a fantastic channel, so glad I stumbled on it. Slowly working on a short film and these videos are just incredibly motivating. RIP Peter, your legacy will live on.
Thank you. Peter is certainly missed. Best of luck on your short!
Brilliant.
😢 This is such sad news. I only just discovered Peter Russell. He has such a storehouse of know-how and great energy in his videos.
You are a real writer, Mentor and much more...I am a learner and your perspective on writing stories opened a Pandora box for me to choose from
☹️ I learned so much from Peter. Thank for sharing your core wounds to help us 🙏
I mean this with as much respect as possible; This nigga's spittin'💯 I'm both completely blown away and scared that I'm only 7 minutes in with an hour more of facts to listen to✍🏾😭
Brillant, insightful and generous. Peter Russell is sorely missed.
Fascinating hearing about the Superhero, Core Wound Hero, and Anti-Hero. I immediately thought of the movie The Kid. It has all 3, and they are all the same person....i will never watch that movie the same again after learning from this video.
Sorry to hear this . I really enjoyed listening to him !!
This is so well edited. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Good god. What a mind.
Thanks!
Wow, thank you ye rabbit! We appreciate your support!
awww he was hilarious and brilliant!
This is an amazing compilation of Peter on story. Film Courage is one of my favorite channels on CZcams.
I keep coming back to this video. So brilliant. Thank you.
RIP Peter! I have learned some much from your Film Courage Interviews.
I have only watched 20 minutes of this video so far and it feels like it has only been a minute. It is so engaging. First off, the content is great but compliments also for the editing. Well done so far! This is the video I needed to see to get out of the rut on writing. Thank you so much for putting this out there on CZcams!
Phenomenal.
Yes, so TRUE every writer must show the severe emotional wound that cannot be shaken off and this can apply to the hero and the villain as well. The villain often does not see themself as a villain but just the opposite to the point of feeling righteous and good for his or her own kind. In stark contrast the hero is selfless and has incredible empathy for other forms of life like a Dog Lover has this emotional connection to his or her dog.
I've watched this video more than once (and forwarded it to dear friends), only to learn just now that this guy is actually no longer with us.
An actor, who's name I don't recall, once stated: "Some fucked up childhoods made for some great actors". I've had such childhood and while I was/am looking for a competent therapist, I can only conclude that a lot of your screenwriting interviewees would make way better (cognitive behavior) therapists than those who actually hold that degree.
Thank you for this video.
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God, this youtube channel has become my favorite source of wisdom on earth. I even recommend it to every friend I have, no matter if they aren't screenwriters or not, god, I'm not even a screenwriter, but the content is so priceless. Thanks to all the team of Film Courage ❤ We really appreciate what you are and what you do.
Hi Miguel, that is incredibly kind. It's beautiful to see your connection to our work and love that you find such value here. Thank you for sharing what we do with your friends. Our best to you all.
Oh no. You will be greatly missed Peter. Much love.
Brilliant
Brilliant man
when the student is ready, the master will appear... so grateful to have found ths fantastic video, and channel. Extremely sad that this wonderful man who i never knew i needed is no longer with us, but appreciative for what he left behind.
Peter was amazing in his insight and passion about storytelling!
Shocked! The vidoes of Peter is what made writing click in my mind. May your heaven be filled with film and fun.
RIP good man.
I binge eat when I am exhausted, then punish myself afterwards. And I’m writing about it.
How am i just finding out about his death 😔 he was my introduction to this channel years ago. Wow…RIP
I’m just blown away from the amount of high quality content this channel offers for free!
Pure love from Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪
Great to see you finding value here! 🇩🇪