Wed, 26 December 2018
After leaving her role as a co-founder at the software company CompuLaw, Revelations Entertainment CEO and PGA Board Member Lori McCreary returned to her love of storytelling as Executive Producer of the CBS Series ‘Madam Secretary.’ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Fri, 21 December 2018
Aquaman writers Geoff Johns, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, and Will Beall discuss their paths to becoming writers (including Beall's stint as a homicide detective), their creative process and their advice for aspiring screenwriters. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 18 December 2018
SAGindie Executive Director Darrien Michele Gipson, formerly VP of Development at DEF Pictures, discusses navigating the waters of independent filmmaking and hiring professional actors through SAG-AFTRA’s low-budget contracts. You can find Darrien speaking on various filmmaking panels, workshops, festivals and more around the world, or reach out to her team at SAGindie HERE for more information. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 14 December 2018
![]() Screenwriting consultant and former studio executive Jen Grisanti discusses crafting stories that resonate, finding your voice as a writer and building a network of professional relationships. With experience as a story consultant, TV staffer, and mentor in the CBS Diversity program, Jen Grisanti is dedicated to helping writers make it as working film & TV professionals through the Jen Grisanti Consultancy. Learn more about her new 10-week STORYWISE TV Writing Tele-seminar and training series HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 11 December 2018
"I've seen what you witness in Tyrel many times and it's definitely not comfortable and it carries a lot of hidden tension and hypocrisy." Award-winning Chilean writer-director Sebastián Silva talks about his love of Sundance, his filmmaking process, and his films, including Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner The Maid (2009) and his latest release, Tyrel (2018). Information on Tyrel can be found HERE! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 4 December 2018
Josh Singer, Oscar-winning screenwriter of Spotlight, discusses his start in children’s entertainment, breaking into the industry through writing spec scripts and transitioning from working in TV to writing research-heavy features like First Man, now in theaters. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 20 November 2018
"[Austin Film Festival] will make you feel less alone as a writer who’s trying to break into the business. There’s wonderful networking and camaraderie here…” This past October, screenwriting and industry professionals from around the world came together for the 25th Austin Film Festival. We spoke with writers Kat Candler (Queen Sugar), Carly Wray (Westworld, The Leftovers) and Stephany Folsom (Toy Story 4) along with Grace Moss, Director, Talent Development & Inclusion at NBC about their experience at AFF. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Wed, 14 November 2018
Acclaimed playwright and filmmaker David E. Talbert discusses his 25-year career in theater, honing his cinematic skills by learning on the job, and how his experiences growing up influence the stories he tells.
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Mon, 5 November 2018
The limited theatrical screenings schedule for A Bread Factory can be found here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 30 October 2018
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Tue, 16 October 2018
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Tue, 9 October 2018
To give a better understanding of the steps directors take to pitch a music video concept, Tanimura has shared her treatment for Disney's Dream Big, Princess campaign - a re-imagining of the Disney Princess franchises. You can download the PDF here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 3 October 2018
We recently chatted with writer/producer/director Jenni Gold about her love of storytelling, when she first realized people with disabilities were not fairly represented and how she hopes her latest film CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion will inspire screenwriters to write those roles in their scripts. CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion is an investigation into the way media portrayals impact the actual inclusion of people with disabilities in society and will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and more on October 5th! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 25 September 2018
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Tue, 11 September 2018
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Mon, 27 August 2018
Support the Girls is about the general manager (Regina Hall) of a "sports bar with curves" who manages to have optimism and faith in her staff and customers throughout the course of a very challenging day. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 21 August 2018
Skate Kitchen is a drama about a teenage skateboarder who makes friends with a local New York skateboarding gang and quickly learns the hard way about loyalty after falling for a rival gang member Don't forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 14 August 2018
Brothers is a critically-acclaimed short-form narrative series that follows a group of transgender male friends, exploring what it means to go up against traditional societal gender roles. You can find Brothers on Amazon, Vimeo On Demand and Seed & Spark. Don't forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Wed, 25 July 2018
We speak with Troy about his feature scripts, The Hitch, a thriller focusing on a young Alfred Hitchcock, and the female centric sports comedy, The Olympian, and more from his career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Fri, 13 July 2018
Evette recently spoke with us about becoming a multi-hyphenate artist and creator, her Web Development Studio, Digital-Reign, and about the enormous opportunity for filmmakers she sees in the emerging virtual reality markets.
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Tue, 10 July 2018
“It seems to me that there are so many ways to tell a story that it doesn’t necessarily need to be just through writing. It can be through acting; I’m writing my own music right now; there’s a lot of different facets of storytelling which interest me so I try to explore as many as I can.” Known for his work in 'Little Men' and 'True Places Never Are,' Actor-Writer-Director Theo Taplitz is wise beyond his years and shows no signs of slowing down. We recently spoke with him about his process both behind and in front of the camera, and more.
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Mon, 2 July 2018
Kelsey Scott is known for her acting roles in projects such as How to Get Away with Murder, 12 Years a Slave and HBO's Insecure, to name a few.
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Tue, 19 June 2018
Greta Heinemann is the Big Break feature winner for her thriller, Anatomy of a Breakdown. In this special edition of our podcast, Greta is interviewed by screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup. The two discuss Greta's incredible journey to the United States from Germany, her current role as writer/producer on NCIS: New Orleans, and how her contest win has impacted her career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 12 June 2018
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Mon, 21 May 2018
Up and coming writer Alexa Garster talks with us about her feature script MADMAN - an adaptation of Caleb Jenner Stephen’s book Worst Seat in the House: Henry Rathbone’s Front Row View of the Lincoln Assassination. She also discusses her process for writing and rewriting, having the confidence to know when you’re script is ready to be sent out, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 15 May 2018
Altered Carbon, from Netflix, is a futuristic drama about a prisoner who returns to life in a new body and must solve a mind-bending murder to win his freedom. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 8 May 2018
DeKnight is also known for his work on hit shows like Daredevil, Spartacus and Dollhouse, to name a few. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 1 May 2018
We chatted with Literary Manager Markus Goerg of Heroes and Villains, who recently signed two 2017 Big Break Finalists to his roster: Nicola Pinzon (Feature, Diversity) and JJ Bailey (Hour-Long, TV). Goerg shares what it takes to be a story-focused content and management company, how to get his attention with your material, and the importance of knowing your brand. Founded in 2007, Heroes and Villains Entertainment is a leader in content creation and talent management. Specializing in film, TV, video games, and more, Heroes and Villains boasts a vast slate of content and creators that continues to grow. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 24 April 2018
The 2018 Big Break contest regular deadline is around the corner. Is this your year? Learn more about the contest that launches careers and our winners' continued success stories here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 17 April 2018
Follow us on social media to find out more about our May 2018 event! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 10 April 2018
Lynn Shelton, known for such films as Humpday and Your Sister’s Sister, talks about breaking into the industry after debuting her first feature at the Slamdance Film Festival, writing unconventional stories from personal experience, and her collaboration with Jay Duplass on her new film Outside In. The original drama follows an ex-con’s (Jay Duplass) struggle to readjust to life in his small town and the intense bond he forms with his former high school teacher (Edie Falco). The film is available for download on YouTube and Google Play. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 3 April 2018
Mr. Roosevelt is a comedy about a struggling comedian (Wells) who returns to her college town of Austin, Texas and must come to terms with her past while staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. You can stream Mr. Roosevelt on Netflix or download on YouTube and Google Play. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 20 March 2018
In Potter’s new dark comedy, Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) is hosting an intimate gathering of friends in her London home to celebrate her political ascension, when her husband suddenly makes explosive revelations. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 12 March 2018
The true story is about three Americans who discover a terrorist plot aboard a train while in France, based on the book The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train and Three American Heroes by Spencer Stone, Alex Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler. You can see The 15:17 to Paris in theaters nationwide.
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Thu, 22 February 2018
Adam Novak is Head of Story at William Morris/Endeavor in addition to being a novelist. His latest book, Freaks of the Industry, explores the angels and demons of Hollywood. Novak chatted with us about his start as a Reader, becoming the Head of Story at WME and the incredible story of his novel going straight to print, without notes. You can find Freaks of the Industry at www.booksoup.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 5 February 2018
Howard A. Rodman, past President of the Writers Guild, West comes from a family of writers and entertainers; his father was a screenwriter, his mother a script coordinator and his step-mother a soap actress. In this interview, he takes us through his early years as a novelist, transitioning to screenwriting and ultimately becoming a champion for the screenwriting community, from educating inmates of MARCY to the students of University of Southern California and the Sundance Institute. Final Draft is proud to induct Howard A. Rodman into our Hall of Fame on February 8, 2018 at Paramount Studios, Hollywood. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 10 January 2018
Chbosky shares the fatherly advice that inspired him to write for film, how taking eight months off to focus on family elevated his script for Beauty and the Beast, and four steps to uncover your best ideas (The Chbosky Method). Wonder is playing in theaters nationwide! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 4 January 2018
Vanessa also discusses following in her mother's footsteps as a writer, the advice she wishes she had taken and her experience in writers rooms, such as Game of Thrones and Alias. Shape of Water is now playing in theaters, nationwide. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |