Literary Manager and producer Peter Katz discusses his company Story Driven, Being a Judge in Final Draft's Big Break Contest, what writers can do to stay focused in 2021, and more. 

One Night in Miami screenwriter Kemp Powers discusses adapting his own play into a film, how his previous work as a journalist informs his screenwriting, the real history behind the film's events, and more. 

Inspired by real events, the movie is a fictional account chronicling a memorable night when Muhammed Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cook, and Jim Brown gather in a Miami hotel room discussing their roles in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. 

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom writer Ruben Santiago-Hudson discusses with guest host Sade' Sellers his relationship with August Wilson, the characters of Levee and Ma, and much more. 

Starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, the film, adapted from the August Wilson play, follows one tension-filled day when trail-blazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band gather at a recording studio in Chicago in 1927. 

The Beach House writer-director Jeffrey A. Brown discusses working within the horror genre, his writing process on the film, how his experience as a location scout helped him, and much more. 

The Beach House follows two troubled college sweethearts on a romantic getaway that turns into a struggle for survival when unexpected guests.

Archenemy co-writer and director Adam Egypt Mortimer discusses his approach to working in different genres, the tricky balance of withholding and disclosing information to the audience, and more. 

In the movie, a teen meets a mysterious man played by Joe Manganiello who claims he lost his superpowers after arriving from another dimension. Together they take to the streets to wipe out a crime boss and his local drug syndicate. 

Wander Darkly writer-director Tara Miele and our favorite guest host Sade' Sellers discuss working with actors like Sienna Miller and Diego Luna, how a car crash she and her husband got into actually influenced the film and more. 

In the film, a traumatic accident leads a couple to a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey through the duality of their shared moments. 

Storied Media Group's Vice President of Operations Kevin Fernandes and Founder & CEO Todd Hoffman discuss what they look for in an IP (intellectual property), their process for packaging, and more. 

Storied Media Group was founded in 2013 and has quickly become one of the most powerful brokers and producers of intellectual property in Hollywood. Projects include Clint Eastwood's The Mule, Netflix's Insatiable, and many more. 

Happiest Season writer-director Clea DuVall discusses telling a universal story through a unique lens, working within the romantic-comedy and Christmas movies genres, her approach to writing characters, and more!

Kristen Stewart stars as a young woman with a plan to propose to her girlfriend while at their family's annual holiday party, only to discover that her partner hasn't yet come out to her very conservative parents. You can stream Happiest Season now on Hulu!

'Palm Springs' writer Andy Siara discusses how the story evolved through the writing process, the tricky tonal balance the script strikes, and much more. 

The film stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as two wedding guests that develop a budding romance while stuck in a time loop, living the same day over and over again. 

I'm Your Woman writers Jordan Horowitz and Julia Hart discuss telling genre stories through new lenses, the power of silence on screen, and much more. 

Rachel Brosnahan stars in this 1970's set crime-thriller as a woman forced to go on the run with her baby after her husband betrays his partners in crime. I'm Your Woman is available now on Amazon Prime. 

Emmy® nominated writer-director-producer Leslye Headland joins our host Phil Galasso to discuss her transition from playwright to screenwriter, her time working on the cult-classic The Terriers, the unique challenges of writing Russian Doll, and much more.

The Wolf of Snow Hollow writer-director-star Jim Cummings discusses his unique writing process, what inspired him to become a filmmaker, scary movies, and much more.

Set in a small, quiet, and snowy town, a werewolf starts killing people. Cummings stars as the deputy Sherriff trying to figure out what the hell is going on while he also deals with some personal stuff. 

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Phil Galasso and co-host Sade' Sellers discuss Scare Me with writer-director-producer-star, Josh Ruben. He shares his experience in every facet of production, bringing the story to life with Aya Cash and Chris Redd, and more!

The film takes place in a cabin at the Catskills where two writers share scary stories during a power outage and confront their fears when reality manifests. You can watch Scare Me now on Shudder. 

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Jeff Barnaby discusses his fresh approach to the zombie genre, balancing theme and story, and more!

Blood Quantum is about a zombie virus that decimates all of Earth's population except the native community of Red Crow who now has to contend with the living dead, and with each other. The film is available now on VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray.

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Guest host Sade' Sellers and The Boys writer Anslem 'Slem' Richardson discuss his early career with competitions and tokenism, writing for Season 2, and much more. 

The Boys follows a group of vigilantes that set out to stop corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers. You can new episodes each Friday on Amazon Prime. 

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The Death of Me director Darren Bousman discusses how he generates story ideas, his writing process, and how it's evolved over his career, his work directing films in the SAW franchise, and much more. 

Maggie Q and Luke Hemsworth star as Christine and Neil, a couple vacationing in Thailand. After a night of partying way too hard, they wake up to find a video of Neil murdering Christine, who seems to be very much alive, leading the couple into a web of mystery, black magic, and murder. The Death of Me 

The Devil All the Time co-writers Antonio Campos and Paulo Campos discuss the challenges adapting such a sprawling novel, the use of voice over in the film, their writing process, and much more. 

The film, based on the acclaimed novel by Donald Ray Pollock stars Tom Holland as a young man devoted to protecting his loved ones in a town full of corruption and sinister characters. The Devil All the Time is available to stream now on Netflix.

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Antebellum co-writer and directors Gerard Bush & Christopher Renz discuss how the story came to Gerard in a dream, writing their first feature script, their work in activism and advertising, and more. 

The film stars Janelle Monae and follows successful author Veronica Henley who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present, and future before it's too late. Antebellum is available now on all of your favorite streaming platforms.

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The Broken Hearts Gallery writer-director Natalie Krinsky discusses her script's long journey to the screen, how her own life experiences inform the story, her work on TV shows like Greys Anatomy, and Gossip Girl, and much more. 

The film follows Lucy, a young woman living in New York City who after a breakup decides to start a gallery where people can leave trinkets from past relationships. The Broken Hearts Gallery is available now at select drive-ins and for streaming on Amazon. 

Final Draft's Senior Vice President Joe Jarvis and Chief Architect Steve Brost discuss how they work with professional writers when developing the software, the partnerships and integrations we've done with major studios like Netflix, and more. 

The Pale Door co-writer and director Aaron B. Koontz discusses his approach to juggling different genres, how he generates ideas for his stories, being vulnerable in your storytelling, and much more. 

After a botched train robbery, two brothers leading a gang of cowboys must survive the night in a ghost town inhabited by a coven of witches. 

Rogue co-writer and director MJ Bassett discusses how the film came together, her passion for telling genre stories, how she found her way into becoming a filmmaker, and much more. 

Megan Fox stars as team-leader O'Hara as she leads a squad of soldiers on a daring mission to rescue hostages from their captors in remote Africa. But as the mission goes awry and the team is stranded, the squad must encounter a bloody and brutal encounter. Rogue is available now to stream! 

Shudder's Cursed Films writer-director Jay Cheel discusses what writing a documentary really means, how he chose the films for the series, how he got his start in filmmaking, and much more. 

Cursed Films is the 5-part documentary series that explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions. You can stream season 1 on Shudder now! 

#StartWith8Hollywood partners Thuc Nguyen and Cheryl Bedford discuss the roadblocks underrepresented groups often run into, how the campaign got started, success stories they've already seen, and much more. 

The goal of #StartWith8Hollywood is simple; breakdown the industry's barrier of entry by challenging professionals to mentor at least eight women of color. 

Heroes & Villains Entertainment Literary Manager Chris Coggins discusses her move from development executive to manager, the kind of work ethic she looks for in a client, and what she means by "screenwriters should swing for the fences" when dreaming up their latest spec. 

The Rental co-writer and director Dave Franco discusses the tricky tone the film balances, his approach to working in and subverting the horror genre, what he learned from working with filmmakers like Barry Jenkins and Seth Rogen, and more. 

The film, starring Dan Stevens, Shiela Vand, Jeremy Allen White, and Allison Brie, follows two couples who rent a house for an idyllic oceanside getaway, but things go from celebratory to sinister once they arrive. The Rental will be available It's In Select Drive-Ins, Theaters and On-Demand July 24th!

Narcos: Mexico showrunner Eric Newman discusses the research involved in making the show, the advantages of telling a story like this in long-form television, his journey from producer to writer, and much more. 

The show explores the real-life origins of the modern drug war by going back to its roots in 1980's Mexico. You can stream all seasons now on Netflix. 

Ramy creator Ramy Youssef discusses finding the comedy in life's struggles, mining universal truths from experiences, and more. 

The show follows Ramy, son of Egyptian migrants, who begins a spiritual journey, divided between his Muslim community, God, and his friends who see endless possibilities. You can stream season one and two now on Hulu. Ramy has been greenlit for a third season!

Miss Juneteenth writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples discusses the serendipity of releasing the film during the current racial justice movement, the long journey of this project from script to screen, her work on the show Queen Sugar, and more. 

The film follows a former beauty queen and single mom preparing her rebellious teenage daughter for the "Miss Juneteenth" pageant. You can rent or buy the film on your favorite streaming platforms. 

Defending Jacob creator and executive producer Mark Bomback discusses finding the right balance of thriller elements and domestic drama in the show, his work on the critically acclaimed Planet of the Apes film, his advice to writers just starting out, and much more. 

Starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery, Defending Jacob is based on the 2012 novel by William Landay. The show deals with the story of a family dealing with an accusation that their 14-year-old son might be a murderer. 

The Morning Show showrunner Kerry Ehrin discusses her approach to writing complicated characters, her experiences working on shows like Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, and Moonlighting, her advice to young writers, and much more. 

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, the show is a behind the scenes look at the challenges faced by the people who work in television. You can stream The Morning Show now on Apple+ TV. 

Love Life creator and executive producer Sam Boyd discusses the innovative structure of the show, keeping yourself motivated as a writer, how he got his start, and much more. 

Anna Kendrick stars in this fresh take on the romantic comedy about the journey from first love to lasting love, and how the people we are with make us into who we are. You can stream Love Life now on HBOMax.

Homecoming co-creators and executive producers Micah Bloomberg and Eli Horowitz discuss how the show started off as a podcast and what the adaptation process was like, how they got their starts as writers, and more. 

Season 2 of Homecoming follows Alex (Janelle Monae) whose search for her identity leads to the mysterious and potentially nefarious wellness company, the Geist Group, and is available to stream on Amazon. 

The King of Staten Island co-writer Dave Sirus discusses striking the right balance between laughs and genuine emotion, his work with Pete Davidson on Saturday Night Live, writing for Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and more. 

The film loosely based on Pete Davidson's life follows his character as he tries to find his place in the world while struggling to come to terms with the death of his firefighter father on 9/11. You can now stream The King of Staten Island on demand! 

Little Fires Everywhere co-executive producer and writer Raamla Mohamed discusses working on the show, the complex issues the show deals with, and much more. 

Based on Celeste Ng's 2017 bestseller, Little Fires Everywhere follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. You can stream Little Fires Everywhere now on Hulu.

Dirty John creator and showrunner Alexandra Cunningham discusses the research that went into writing the show, her journey from playwright to screenwriter, and more. 

Netflix's Dirty John is an anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong. Season 2 follows the Betty Broderick story and will be available to stream on June 2nd. 

GLOW co-creators Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive discuss the way they approach character, their choice to take the show to Las Vegas in Season 3, how they got their starts as writers, and more. 

GLOW follows a group of women in the 1980's who reinvented themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and seasons 1-3 are currently available for streaming on Netflix.

Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and creator of Hulu's The Great Tony McNamara discusses his approach to writing period pieces, the shifting tones of the show, and more! 

The Great, which premieres May 15th, is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia's history.

Valley Girl director Rachel Lee Goldenberg discusses the personal passion she brought to the story, how she approaches a script as a director, her work on the cult classic Lifetime film A Deadly Adoption, and more. 

Set to a new wave '80s soundtrack, a pair of young lovers from different backgrounds defy their parents and friends to stay together. The musical adaptation of the 1983 film will be available May 8th on PVOD and at drive-ins near you! 

Dead to Me creator and executive producer Liz Feldman discusses the shifting tones in the show, her work writing on Two Broke Girls, how she got her start as a writer, and much more. 

Season 2 of the series about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow (Christina Applegate) and a free spirit (Linda Cardellini) with a shocking secret is available on Netflix this Friday!

Creator and showrunner of VIDA Tanya Saracho answers audience questions about her start as a writer, how she transitioned from playwright to screenwriter, and spills all the VIDA tea.

Season 3 of VIDA is available on Starz April 26th!

Mrs. America showrunner Dahvi Waller discusses what makes this story relevant now, details that are important when writing a period piece, lessons she learned working on Mad Men and more. 

The show follows conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly (Cate Blanchett) as she leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement in the 1970's and is available to stream now on FX on Hulu. 

The Quarry co-writer and director Scott Teems discusses what draws him to morally ambiguous characters, his work on television shows like Rectified, his advice for writers just starting out and more.  

The Quarry tells the story of a fugitive drifter (Shea Whigham) who kills a traveling preacher and takes his place at a small-town church, but the police chief (Michael Shannon) suspects foul play.

Little Fires Everywhere showrunner Liz Tigelaar discusses adapting the novel for television, assembling an inclusive writing staff for the show, her writing process and more. 

Little Fires Everywhere starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon is available now on HULU! 

Kathy Charles discusses what attracts her to the horror genre,  writers that inspire her, her writing process and more.

Zero Gravity's Matt Koss is our newest Judge on the Big Break Contest and discusses his role as a development executive, his latest transition into literary management, what he's looking for in a writer and more. 

The Big Break Contest is now open. Is this your year?

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2019 Big Break Grand Prize Feature Winner Steve Anthopoulos discusses his big moment on stage at our awards show, his experience on the grand prize tour, his first success story and more!

The 2020 Big Break Contest is now open for submissions! Is this your year?

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Screenwriting career coach and guru Lee Jessup gives us a crash course on the spec market in the feature and television space, how to achieve authenticity as a writer, and much more.

Lee Jessup is also a veteran sponsor of The Big Break Screenwriting Contest which is NOW OPEN! Is this your year? Enter now!

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The Goldbergs staff writer Aadip Desai discusses his path to getting hired on the show, what being a staff writer actually means, and the importance of self-care for writers.

The Goldbergs is currently airing on ABC and available for streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and YouTube TV.

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Burning Cane writer-director Phillip Youmans discusses the real-life inspiration for the film, how he made the film while still in high school, getting picked up for distribution by Ava DuVernay's ARRAY, and much more.

The film follows an aging mother as she struggles with her religious convictions and the love for her son amongst the cane fields of rural Louisiana. 

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