<![CDATA[Unsolicited with Alicia Ontiveros]]>e38709d6-5266-5941-b8e7-27dc663bce0aWed, 21 Feb 2024 05:02:10 +0000Captivate.fmAlicia Ontiveroshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/312caef0-1b4e-4bc2-8654-828a2ea23639/HipMpPVETtvVBD-syka0fwS6.jpgUnsolicited with Alicia OntiverosAlicia OntiverosAlicia OntiverosUnsolicited is kinda like a reality show where I laugh, cry, and curse my way through a career in film and tv. I'll share all of the highs, lows and lessons learned, as I embark on an adventure to get my road trip comedy, MOTHER OF THE RIDE, produced. Check out my Instagram page @unsolicitedthepodcast where you can submit questions and get behind-the-scenes extras for each episode. Hang on tight, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!https://unsolicited.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastA Creative RebirthA Creative RebirthAfter some time away, I update you a huge creative shift that will change the trajectory of Mother of the Ride.

]]>After some time away, I update you a huge creative shift that will change the trajectory of Mother of the Ride.

]]>03706352-d661-40b6-8195-19a4632bc1acTue, 20 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -070018:43truefull55Alicia OntiverosDid I Succeed or Fail to Complete my LitUp Manuscript? Either way, I definitely cried.Did I Succeed or Fail to Complete my LitUp Manuscript? Either way, I definitely cried.I'm baaaaaaack! You're getting a full update on the Reese Witherspoon LitUp Competition and where I am with Mother of the Ride.

Don't be lame. Go check out the Instagram highlights for the full effect: @unsolicitedthepodcast

01:42 - Recap on the Reese Witherspoon Book Club LitUp Competition

22:19 - Learning about Mythology from Adrucia Apana, Leif Lillehaugen and Kevin Fox

28:27 - Feedback on Mother of the Ride from script consultant Melanie Chapman

31:19 - Family table read of Mother of the Ride

]]>I'm baaaaaaack! You're getting a full update on the Reese Witherspoon LitUp Competition and where I am with Mother of the Ride.

Don't be lame. Go check out the Instagram highlights for the full effect: @unsolicitedthepodcast

01:42 - Recap on the Reese Witherspoon Book Club LitUp Competition

22:19 - Learning about Mythology from Adrucia Apana, Leif Lillehaugen and Kevin Fox

28:27 - Feedback on Mother of the Ride from script consultant Melanie Chapman

31:19 - Family table read of Mother of the Ride

]]>b8df7b70-c1ad-402a-bc59-d43ecfb33821Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -070041:32truefull44Alicia OntiverosWriting a Manuscript in Two Weeks for the LitUp CompetitionWriting a Manuscript in Two Weeks for the LitUp CompetitionThis month Reese Witherspoon launched a literary competition called LitUp that challenges underrepresented, unpublished writers to submit stories that feature female protagonists for the opportunity to attend a writer's summit and be mentored by professionals in the industry.

A story that has been burning in my heart was barely started when I heard about the competition, so I lit a fire under my ass and got to work. Will I make it by the end of the month? Stay tuned to find out.

]]>This month Reese Witherspoon launched a literary competition called LitUp that challenges underrepresented, unpublished writers to submit stories that feature female protagonists for the opportunity to attend a writer's summit and be mentored by professionals in the industry.

A story that has been burning in my heart was barely started when I heard about the competition, so I lit a fire under my ass and got to work. Will I make it by the end of the month? Stay tuned to find out.

]]>287621e2-0166-4a5d-9f59-c644076dffceTue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 -070012:20truefull33Alicia OntiverosTruth, Heritage, Ritual: Core Themes in My WorkTruth, Heritage, Ritual: Core Themes in My WorkLearn more about how I analyze the stories I'm telling through three lenses: truth, heritage and ritual, and why they influence so much of my storytelling.

Here is a LINK to the short film I made and mention in the episode called #inThisTogether. (https://www.verosproductions.com/work/inthistogether)

]]>Learn more about how I analyze the stories I'm telling through three lenses: truth, heritage and ritual, and why they influence so much of my storytelling.

Here is a LINK to the short film I made and mention in the episode called #inThisTogether. (https://www.verosproductions.com/work/inthistogether)

]]>afc24072-1243-4c70-b524-c0b412cbbb9fTue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 -070007:27truefull22Alicia OntiverosWhat Unsolicited is All AboutWhat Unsolicited is All AboutA brief intro on the what and why behind the podcast.

]]>A brief intro on the what and why behind the podcast.

]]>f3b57637-f8f3-47d6-95b5-b1641f911015Sun, 09 May 2021 02:00:00 -070005:00truefull11Alicia OntiverosUnsolicited TrailerUnsolicited TrailerFollow more of the madness at @unsolicitedthepodcast on Instagram.

]]>Follow more of the madness at @unsolicitedthepodcast on Instagram.

]]>58468422-c923-4251-ba61-17953e181d0aSat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 -070001:00falsetrailerAlicia Ontiveros