I’ve had the pleasure of being featured on podcasts, blogs, and media outlets. Here’s a selection of my recent appearances and mentions!
Interviews & Podcasts (Print, Radio, YouTube)
Neil Chase | Leading the Resurgence of True Independent Cinema
Published on Substack – Print interview where I give my opinion on the state of independent film today. Read the article here.
How Neil Chase Got His Indie Film ‘Spin the Wheel’ on Tubi
Published on The Successful Screenwriter Podcast – I talk about how my team and I got our independent film, “Spin The Wheel” on the Tubi streaming platform. Watch the interview on YouTube here.
Neil Chase: How AI is Disrupting Our Industry and What We Can Do About It
Published on Medium – Print interview where I give my opinion on how AI is disrupting the film industry. Read the article here.
Dan Henk Skull Session 89 with Neil Chase
Published on YouTube – Video interview where we discuss the making of the indie film Spin The Wheel, along with horror movies in general! Watch the interview here.
Neil Chase Talks Boneyard Racers and Edmonton International Film Festival with CBC
Published on CBC Radio One – Radio interview where I discuss my debut short film, Boneyard Racers. Listen to the interview here (bottom of the page).
Spin the Wheel: Interview with Preston Ewasiuk, David Heacock & Neil Chase
Published on CJSR FM – Radio interview where Preston, David and I (the co-founders of Brimstone Pictures) talk about the making of our debut feature film, Spin the Wheel. Listen to the interview here.
Master of Storytelling Neil Chase: Award Winning Filmmaker, Writer, Actor and Story Coach
Published on the Incentivize Creatives blog – I talk about my creative journey, storytelling approach, and how my belief in perseverance fuels my work and guidance for other writers and filmmakers. Check out the interview here.
Interview with author of Iron Dogs, Neil Chase!
Published on The Pen and Muse – Print interview about my horror-western novel, Iron Dogs. Read the article here.
Interview with Actor/Writer Neil Chase
Published on the Edmonton Short Film Festival YouTube channel – I talk about why I started screenwriting, why I love it so much, and who I’m most inspired by in the film world. Watch the interview on YouTube here.
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Guest Posts & Articles
Tarantino’s Best Supporting Characters (And What Makes Them Great)
Published on No Film School – My favorite supporting characters in Quentin Tarantino’s movies, along with what made them so much fun to watch! Read the article here.
How To Write a Terrifying Horror Villain: 7 Tips for Screenwriters
Published on the Raindance site – I explain the best way to develop and write a horror story villain. Read the article here.
How to Write a Good Story (11 Tips from an Actual Writer)
Published on the Celtx Blog – I explain my top 11 tips for writing a truly great story. Read the article here.
The Importance of Writing Flawed Characters
Published on Write It Sideways – I shared why creative writers should write their characters such that they are flawed and relatable. Read the article here.
An Antagonist vs a Villain: What’s the Difference?
Published on Writers Helping Writers – I discussed the difference between an antagonist and a villain in a story. Read the article here.
Top 10 Dark Movie Themes [To Keep You Up All Night!]
Published on Script Revolution – Learn the top dark themes in movies. Read the article here.
Seven Tips to Create a Unique Sidekick Character
Published on DIY MFA – I gave ideas for how to develop and write a sidekick story character who is unique and realistic. Read the article here.
5 Characteristics of the Perfect Murder Mystery Hero
Published on Live Write Thrive – I gave ideas for how to create the perfect protagonist for a murder mystery story. Read the article here.
9 Action Story Clichés to Avoid As a Writer
Published on The Write Practice – I talked about the nine worst clichés that I see in action stories and screenplays, and how to subvert them. Read the article here.
Write a Sympathetic Villain Your Readers Will Love to Hate
Published on Jane Friedman’s site – My best tips for writing a sympathetic – yet completely evil – villain. Read the article here.
How To Write Murder Mystery Stories: Top Tips
Published on Jericho Writers – My best tips for writing a murder mystery novel or screenplay. Read the article here.
#5onFri: Top 5 Types of Villains in Literature
Published on DIY MFA – I discussed the most popular and well-loved types of villains in literature. Read the article here.
Dialogue Prompts To Kickstart Your Creativity
Published on Jericho Writers – I give you my best dialogue prompts for creative writers. Read the article here.
Why Apple Should Ditch the iPad Pro, and Make the Mac Better
Published on Lifewire – I give my opinion on Apple products. Read the article here.
Other Mentions & Contributions
What Hollywood Will Look Like in 10 Years
Published on Newsweek – I give my opinion on where the film industry is going, especially in the light of lower streaming numbers. Read the article here.
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ are 3-hour films. Should movie theaters bring back intermissions?
Published on Yahoo Entertainment – I give my thoughts on whether movie theaters should bring back intermissions. Read the article here.
Speech Patterns Are Key to Creating Characters—Here’s What Actors Need to Know
Published on Backstage – I give my insights on how actors can use speech patterns to help them create unique characters. Read the article here.
Oscars to overlook Oppenheimer’s ‘historical inaccuracies’ in favor of ‘good storytelling’, expert says
Published on The Mirror US – I give my opinion on historical inaccuracies in Oscar-nominated films. Read the article here.
Film, TV Workers Fear Another Strike As Hollywood Ponders A New Labor Deal
Published on The Epoch Times – I give my opinion on the Hollywood writer’s strike. Read the article here.
7 Best Drones for Kids of 2024
Published on US News – I give my opinion on the top drones for kids. Read the article here.
YouTube TV Climbs to Fourth Among US Pay-TV Services
Published on Tech News World – I give my thoughts on why people love YouTube TV. Read the article here.
New ‘Sora’ AI Video Reaffirms Fear of AI Technology
Published on Trill Mag – I talk about the ethical use of AI in film. Read the article here.
The 10 best board games for couples to play, according to enthusiasts
Published on Yahoo Life – I talk about of of my very favorite board games, Carcassonne – and why I love it so much! Read the article here.
Filmmaker helps explain why people watch TV with subtitles, even if they can hear the dialogue clearly
Published on The Focus – I talk about why I love watching movies with the subtitles on, even though I can hear the dialogue perfectly. Read the article here.
Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.
Published on USA Today – I give my opinion on dress codes and flying. Read the article here.
Why Are You Passionate About the Entertainment Industry?
Published on Pursue the Passion – I talk about why I love the entertainment industry so much. Read the article here.
“If You Haven’t Seen It, Please… Just Don’t”: 30 Disturbing Movies That Left People Traumatized
Published on Bored Panda – I talk about my favorite disturbing films. Read the article here.