The Glasgow Tellyfest Show

For the third and final of our mini pilot season, I got to chat to the brilliant Sean McDonald of the Blethered Podcast, and actor and writer Gayle Telfer Stevens. We delved into the writing process, life as a creative and of course the current crop of One Minute Pilots!TakeawaysAuthenticity in storytellingThe role of vulnerability in writing and acting Short-form content is evolving to capture audience attention and engagement.Creators should focus on authenticity and creative expression rather than conforming to industry expectations.Chapters00:00 Creating Opportunities in the Creative Industry08:00 Script Writing and Emotional Authenticity14:04 Craft and Authenticity in Filmmaking20:56 Balancing Vulnerability and Humor in Writing26:05 Overcoming Rejection and Waiting for Opportunities32:06 Emotional Authenticity in Scottish Films01:09:30 Flipping the Industry Paradigm

For our second episode, I got to chat with the amazing Sanjeev Kohli and one of my favourite authors Denise Mina. We discussed authenticity in storytelling, the importance of creating a sense of place that resonates, and of course our One Minute Pilots. Hope you enjoy it!TakeawaysAuthenticity is a powerful force in storytelling, transcending cultural boundariesThe democratization of storytelling through technology and grassroots initiatives is reshaping the creative landscape The importance of collaboration in artistic developmentThe significance of authentic storytelling and representation in the industryChapters00:00 Authentic Scottish Storytelling06:06 Cultural Traditions and Storytelling11:49 Diversity in Scottish Culture17:52 The Evolution of Storytelling24:50 The Art of Reframing30:04 Scottish Stories on Screen36:21 The Impact of Authenticity and Representation in Storytelling

The very first episode of the GTF Show features STV's Laura Boyd and iconic Scottish actor Colin McCredie. We discuss what makes authentic Scottish film and TV, the Scottish stories we'd love to see on our screens, and of course chat about the current crop of One Minute Pilots.Watch the One Minute Pilots and have your own say here: https://www.youtube.com/@GlasgowTellyfestOneMinutePilotChapters00:00 TV Pilots and Changing Landscape19:51 Exploring Scottish Communities and Settings25:23 The Appeal of Different Genres and Themes32:36 The Potential for a Scottish Music Drama or Film