Every Great Story Begins With A Core Wound - Peter Russell Tribute Video

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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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@astralislux305 Жыл бұрын

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.

@SMacCuUladh 11 ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss, I hope you're healing from that.

@ukaszkowalski725 11 ай бұрын

I just realised, I had the same situation, the same month...

@vegsource 10 ай бұрын

Safe and effective…

@DirectorHMAN 9 ай бұрын

@@vegsourcehmmmmm... there is a pattern here

@juddakooda9520 5 ай бұрын

covid @@DirectorHMAN

@tender0828 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@leorobin832 2 жыл бұрын

I'm three months late 😢

@user-fs9ko6wg2o 2 жыл бұрын

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

@roathripper 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Peter.

@YogeshPagareYogi 2 жыл бұрын

Peter was an amazingly talented person & very passionate about his work ❤️ 🙏 May his soul rest in peace

@howardkoor2796 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh. I didn’t know! 😢😢😢😢😢

@sarahsolangechannel1631 2 жыл бұрын

oh no! What happenned???

@howardkoor2796 2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahsolangechannel1631 He died a few months ago... so sad

@vmathew1609 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear 😔... Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

@kurukshetrawar6680 2 жыл бұрын

Oh God! Sorry to know that. Rest In Peace Sir....

@nikacola7319 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ronaknanda6175 2 жыл бұрын

My mother has never hugged me

@safiya5940 Жыл бұрын

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.

@trinleywangmo 8 ай бұрын

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.

@mattimeo7612 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt!

@KatWoodland Жыл бұрын

30, 60, 90, 108!

@tigranmeliks Жыл бұрын

Literally the same

@ericminerv 2 жыл бұрын

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

@georginahutchinson1967 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mechtech220 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@yohanalexander2850 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@fellowcitizen 2 жыл бұрын

I found his interviews especially significant and useful. He is synonymous with Film Courage. My condolences to his family and friends

@michaeldonaghy5685 2 жыл бұрын

I second your point about him and had no idea he had died- that is a real loss. Sympathies to his family.

@caseyboughton6641 Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldonaghy5685 Me either - condolences to his family and friends. Peter Russell, you, Sir, are missed

@CrownedbyShirley Жыл бұрын

Oh no, may he RIP

@olivia_vieweg 2 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of working with him two times. I will forever miss him, his kindness and his wisdom!

@UrMomsChauffer 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely captivating. 5 minutes in, and I am just stuck listening. This is a natural born teacher.

@davidursin2150 Жыл бұрын

"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!!!

@davidstephenson3615 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@formulajuan6038 2 жыл бұрын

I miss my dear friend and mentor Peter Russell.

@pantherman16 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Peter, my prayers to Cecilia and his family. He is already missed.

@DoctorJammer 2 жыл бұрын

Tokyo Drift is a good movie. I finally feel vindicated after this guy and Christopher Nolan praised the films so many years later. 😄

@lavawingsplays1627 2 жыл бұрын

Tokyo Drift was the pinnacle of Fast and Furious

@slamtilt01 Жыл бұрын

Damn this guy was good. I learned how to write characters and got a therapy session at the same time. RIP Peter Russell

@Annayasha 2 жыл бұрын

This man is amazing. I could hear him talk all Day. I love his passion, it shows when he speaks.

@scottslotterbeck3796 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. He always seemed positive, happy and upbeat. After years of script doctoring, he began writing and sold screenplays.

@musaka15 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no😢😢😢💔 He was one of my favourite people on film courage. MHSRIP ❤

@BetweenTheFog 7 ай бұрын

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.

@BetweenTheFog 7 ай бұрын

On his website*

@ZombieBacon1337 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@blueskye2790 2 жыл бұрын

One of the few people that legitimately changed my view of storytelling, especially in a series form, so sad to see him pass!

@OkapiJim Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheDaveKShow 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry you are gone. You work will live on forever. You are the best!

@_i_am_unceded Жыл бұрын

Honor and Respect 🪶😊

@concernedcitizen7385 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙏

@ProphetVictory 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ProphetVictory 2 жыл бұрын

And just saw today is his birthday. 😞 Can't describe how great a teacher and communicator he was.

@ProphetVictory 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@nerdmommy7114 2 жыл бұрын

The movie 'UP' made this excellently. First 10 minutes always bring tears to my eyes.

@user-ge2pn3gk1j 2 ай бұрын

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.

@LTUM 2 жыл бұрын

So sad. RIP

@lavawingsplays1627 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@inesbodlovic Жыл бұрын

this video carries so much wisdom, beyond screenplay

@matthewlavagna6080 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@scottslotterbeck3796 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I lived in LA and could have taken one of his claases.

@alaricsoto1 2 жыл бұрын

This video is pure gold. PURE GOLD!

@samuelsegura_ 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no. Didn't knew he passed away. :'( He was an extraordinary teacher. Thanks to this channel for approaching us to him.

@Joostthetoast 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear of his passing. Peter was a great communicator and his passion and love for story was inspirational.

@hiplessboy 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun, energetic, passionate man. Great editing. Thank you for this. Rest in peace, Peter Russell.

@createdsoicancomment2833 2 жыл бұрын

Only 6 minutes in and this is awesome. He mentions Superhero movies don't have wounds but they all do as well.

@Vidyut_Gore 28 күн бұрын

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.

@galacticfederationambassad4063 2 жыл бұрын

"Nobody's all good and nobody's all bad" Quoting Loki before Loki.

@hello2jello4mellow34 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jayworr1751 2 жыл бұрын

This dude was a genius 💯

@JCPFILMS 2 жыл бұрын

I've learn so much from Peter Russell just by watching his film courage interviews.

@DominickvdHoff 2 жыл бұрын

RIP, i'm glad he's still able to help people in videos and courses like this.

@johnphilly2479 Жыл бұрын

KZfaq has taught me that there is a lot of geniuses in film making, but apparently none left in Hollywood

@richardmanley5689 Жыл бұрын

He was such a beautiful soul in his living years😘

@TheGloriousUncertainty 5 ай бұрын

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 👌

@mr.m7252 2 жыл бұрын

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✍🏾😭

@Shimamon27 Жыл бұрын

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.

@LeopardGeckoFry Жыл бұрын

Even if you're not a writer watching this, don't you just love how he just has so much positive passion in general

@Omnipusia Жыл бұрын

It's the first time someone gave an advice that is true, at least for me.... And it about telling the truth and honesty...

@gidiexposure9727 Жыл бұрын

I feel bad to just be knowing about Peter, thank you for the love, passion and experience. I am grateful that you had suzy and a beautiful life.

@ginettedejesus6861 Жыл бұрын

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.

@brooksfarr238 2 жыл бұрын

Good god. What a mind.

@louisewoodhead 2 жыл бұрын

Very sad to read that he has passed... This was an incredibly useful video, thank you for creating and sharing!

@deanpapadopoulos3314 11 ай бұрын

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.

@brandonramon1949 2 жыл бұрын

Much love Coach, you’ll be missed

@davidaffholter4683 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gregoryrogalsky6937 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible Teacher Peter was. This was an amazing trans formative video for me . Like and shared

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this one found you Gregory!

@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810 4 ай бұрын

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.

@filmcourage 4 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! Our best to you and your work!

@BarryAnderson 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rangecow 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus! What a powerful production.

@TarzanHedgepeth Жыл бұрын

This… is genius. You can tell because it’s so darn simple.

@NamastayGangstaArt 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Peter! I have learned some much from your Film Courage Interviews.

@dreaminglifepodcast 2 жыл бұрын

He was my favorite.

@162835show 2 жыл бұрын

😢I will miss him. I really like his interview because his enthusiasm about stories and the way he teach people ,he's one of my favorite screenwriter and Doctor. Rest in peace, Peter. 😭

@arzabael 8 ай бұрын

RIP good man.

@WhatGrenadeWhere 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no. You will be greatly missed Peter. Much love.

@dominicklpz 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@addie851 2 жыл бұрын

So sad to hear this! He taught me so much through your videos. Rest In Peace.

@joelcasseus628 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this guy is such a great character!

@natyboops 2 жыл бұрын

At about 20:14 there's a Mr. Rogers moment. You are special. There's only one person in the whole world who can tell your story....Well that's how I heard it anyway.

@sallyfrancoaldridge6576 Жыл бұрын

😢 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.

@Gabrielecgomes1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@sycamorestudios 2 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing and insightful! Thank you and RIP Peter!

@jankmedia1985 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Peter is certainly missed. Best of luck on your short!

@JamesJohnson-uf3tt 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this . I really enjoyed listening to him !!

@Sophia-wv6yf 2 жыл бұрын

☹️ I learned so much from Peter. Thank for sharing your core wounds to help us 🙏

@simplyme922 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@shingai_munyuki 2 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video. So brilliant. Thank you.

@carolgmbuthia 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing insight and revelation. I connect with it. A brilliant and honest teacher. Sad to hear of his passing.

@harleythesalami6956 2 жыл бұрын

Shocked! The vidoes of Peter is what made writing click in my mind. May your heaven be filled with film and fun.

@omniframe8612 Жыл бұрын

How am i just finding out about his death 😔 he was my introduction to this channel years ago. Wow…RIP

@TechographyTimes 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing compilation of Peter on story. Film Courage is one of my favorite channels on KZfaq.

@richardmanley5689 Жыл бұрын

He was such a beautiful in living years, without a doubt he^s a beautiful spirits, rest in peace my youthtube teacher. 💥❤

@QualquerCoisa387 2 жыл бұрын

So much love! Great person! The best interview ever from Film Courage. Immense content. RIP, Mr. Russel. ❤️

@SCx4 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, so crazy. I was just talking to my brother tonight about the character's wound and where I heard about it, and I see this. An excellent teacher and a great compilation. Good journey.

@jordanmiller4648 2 жыл бұрын

This was great.

@commiegobbledygook3138 2 жыл бұрын

Courage. Perfect word.

@1adadada 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Comedyschule 2 жыл бұрын

Ive learned so much from him. He had the best Videos!

@ComicPower 2 жыл бұрын

Peter's stories are so compelling. I could listen to him talk all day. I am a sponge

@x86ed Жыл бұрын

Brilliant man

@AmyK007 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely brilliant ❤

@fiddlersontheramp5417 2 жыл бұрын

i love this guy

@birrofilm Жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@Arabic4Beautiful Жыл бұрын

awww he was hilarious and brilliant!

@J.B.1982 2 жыл бұрын

I’m excited to learn this. I had this thought along the way as I’ve been doing trauma work with myself. That’s probably one of the best ways to learn about this. You need to go through it yourself. Low levels of fun, high levels of reward.