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Masters of the Craft: Al Higgins on the Five Core Components Every Scene Must Have

Masters of the Craft: Al Higgins on the Five Core Components Every Scene Must Have

Update: 2022-04-19

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In this episode of “Masters of the Craft,” author and screenwriter Brian McDonald is joined by television producer and writer Al Higgins, known for hit shows like “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Mike & Molly,” and “The Kominsky Method.” Al shares what it takes to tell truthful stories in surprising ways and the five elements every successful scene must include.

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Masters of the Craft: Al Higgins on the Five Core Components Every Scene Must Have

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