Mon, 10 July 2017
Marsh is a veteran judge of The Big Break Screenwriting Contest. Her clients include writers and directors working on cable and network shows, as well as video games. In addition, she and her clients have projects set up across town, in various stages of development and production. Are you ready for your Big Break? Enter by 7/14/17 for your chance to be read by Kailey Marsh and the rest of our esteemed Judges: https://goo.gl/zzKDzT Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 21 June 2017
Madhouse Entertainment is a management and production company that has a long track record of working with incredible writers and writer/directors in both TV and film. The regular deadline is fast approaching! Enter Big Break by June 26th for a chance to be read by Kolbrenner and many more esteemed managers: https://goo.gl/zzKDzT Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 6 June 2017
Scott represents a variety of emerging writers and filmmakers, and has sold both TV and film projects including Man Alive which was written by Joe Greenberg and sold to Fox with Noah Hawley (creator of FX’s Fargo) directing. Man Alive won overall in the 2014 Science Fiction/Fantasy category of Big Break. The regular deadline is fast approaching! Enter Big Break by June 26th for a chance to be read by Stoops and many more esteemed managers: https://goo.gl/zzKDzT Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 30 May 2017
Random Tropical Paradise is an epic journey about a jilted groom and his best man on what was meant to be a romantic honeymoon. The film is set to release on June 9th in theaters and VOD. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 11 May 2017
We talk to Worrell about how he went from an English teacher in Beijing to professional screenwriter and his advice on leaving your audience with a "wow" ending. The Wall is produced by Amazon Studios and hits theaters Friday, May 12th. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 5 May 2017
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Wed, 19 April 2017
Sand Castle is about an inexperienced American private that discovers the true cost of war when his unit is sent on a dangerous mission to repair a water pumping station in a rural Iraqi village. Starring Nicholas Hoult, the film is available for streaming on Netflix, Friday, April 21st. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 10 March 2017
What is it like to be a Showrunners' Assistant on a hit show? 2016 Big Break finalists Meghan Fitzmartin and Paula Sabbaga take us behind the scenes of Supernatural and The 100, discuss their journeys from Big Break to The CW and remind us the importance of the "vomit draft." Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 1 March 2017
John Zaozirny, principal at Bellevue Productions, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk with us about selling scripts, scripts that top the Black List and what it means when a script is "set up." Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 13 February 2017
In our first ever double episode, we talk with Allison Schroeder and Ted Melfi about Hidden Figures and how subverting expectations can lead to complicated, layered characters and compelling storytelling. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 27 January 2017
Former Big Break Contest finalist and currently on the 2016 Black List, Joe Greenberg tells us how he gets to the bare bones of his stories. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 23 December 2016
To write Gold, duo Patrick Massett & John Zinman drew from their background in acting to develop practical scenes. They also looked to Amadeus for inspiration on "peeling back layers" and "turning over the final card." Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 22 December 2016
Writer, actor, director Taika Waititi tells us about creating a new comedy scene in New Zealand and how to keep people feeling like they're a part of your story. He also let slip the inspirations for his What We Do in the Shadows character Viago: His mother combined with C-3PO. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 22 December 2016
Eric Heisserer brings the science world to our doorstep and tells us what it's like to break unspoken rules while writing. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 21 December 2016
Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim talks with us about writing his first screenplay Jackie and the inspiration he drew from Jackie Kennedy as the custodian and myth-maker of her husband's legacy. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 21 December 2016
Screenwriter Luke Davies sits down with us to discuss how he fell in love with the story behind Lion. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 1 November 2016
Robert Schenkkan returns to our podcast to discuss heroism and writing battlegrounds in his latest, Hacksaw Ridge - in theaters now. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 25 October 2016
Write On with "The Girl On The Train" Screenwriter, Erin Cressida Wilson Talks Inherent Storytelling
Screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the thriller The Girl On The Train and dives back into her days teaching screenwriting to divulge her storytelling secrets. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Thu, 19 May 2016
Acclaimed writer Robert Schenkkan talks to Final Draft about Lyndon Johnson, Bryan Cranston and adapting his Tony Award winning, historical play for HBO. All The Way premiers Saturday, May 21st on HBO. Check your local listings! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 20 April 2016
Eric Haywood, writer and producer on Fox's hit show, Empire, shares his background in music videos and the mindset it takes to get your story on the page. Watch Empire Wednesday nights 9/8c on Fox! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 8 April 2016
Screenwriter Bryan Sipe opens up to us about the origins of Demolition and his own struggle through the creative process. In the film, Jake Gyllenhaal's character is told, "to understand what's broken, you have to take it all apart," Sipe says. Here, Sipe deconstructs his writing process for us as well. Demolition is out in theaters today, April 8th! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 18 March 2016
We talked to Bob Nelson, screenwriter of Nebraska, about his latest film The Confirmation, his background in comedy and the origin story of Bill Nye the Science Guy. The Confirmation is out in theaters and on iTunes March, 18th. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 11 March 2016
Julie Delpy writes, directs and stars in her new film Lolo. Here she talks with us about the bonds of parenthood, French humor and what inspired her love of writing. Lolo is out in theaters Friday, March 11th. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 3 February 2016
Charles Randolph, co-writer of The Big Short, drops by the Write On Podcast to chat with host, Pete D'Alessandro about his background in aesthetic philosophy, working with Adam McKay and what makes credit default swaps such a fascinating film topic. The Big Short is out in theaters now. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 8 January 2016
Listen as Mark L. Smith, screenwriter of The Revenant, talks to Write On host Pete D'Alessandro about everything from Colorado dude ranches to drafting screenplays before pitching. The Revenant is out in wide release today - January 8th, 2016! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 30 December 2015
Comedy television writer Dan Goor joins us for this informative and entertaining episode. Dan has written for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Office, and Parks and Recreation all before he became the cocreator of the very successful Brooklyn 99 which has already won 2 Golden Globes in its first season. He joins us for a lively discussion on breaking into television, creating successful characters, writing a pilot that sells, and planning the story arc for a season. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 30 December 2015
Scott Neustadter discusses how an internship was an incredibly valuable experience that helped to launch his career, and how his time working in development affected his screenwriting process. He also discusses his bi-coastal writing partnership with Michael H. Weber and the several successful adaptations, including The Fault in Our Stars, that the two writers have penned. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 30 December 2015
Andrew Jenks, award-winning twenty-something American filmmaker, explains how to find the story in documentaries, and how the story often leads you to discover material you were never expecting. From the realities of nursing homes to a young man fighting to get a wrongful conviction overturned, Jenks finds moving topics and uses his storytelling skills to craft unforgettable documentaries. In addition to his filmmaking, he is also the host of MTV's very popular documentary series World of Jenks. If all that work weren't enough to keep him busy, he is the founder of the All-American High School Film Festival. The annual event was designed to inspire and educate young filmmakers from around the world and features judges such as Kristen Stewart, Morgan Spurlock, and Diablo Cody. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 29 December 2015
Final Draft sits down with WME's Christopher Lockhart and Benderspink's Daniel Vang for a discussion about the life of a script. Many writers don't consider what happens after an executive reads a script and thinks it has potential to go to production. But the more you the screenwriter know about the process, the better you can prepare your script to be a part of it, and the better your odds of seeing your name in the credits. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Sun, 27 December 2015
Phillip Iscove, creator of hit TV series Sleepy Hollow, talks about his early days at film school in Toronto, working as an assistant at powerhouse agency UTA for eight years, and how Sleepy Hollow was not just his first sale: it also saved him from being kicked out of the country. Along the way he discusses the prevalence of genre stories on television, the challenges of working on such a large budget show, and what he looks for when hiring staff writers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Sat, 26 December 2015
A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Brian Duffield burst onto the screenwriting scene with his rom com spec Your Bridesmaid Is A Bitch, a Black List script that launched his career. Brian talks moving to Los Angeles after college, struggling to make himself known in Hollywood, and what it's like to write a script for a hit franchise. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Sun, 20 December 2015
Dean DeBlois, writer/director of such animated classics as Lilo and Stitch and the How To Train Your Dragon series, talks about how he got his start in animation, how to approach fantasy/adventure screenplays, and what it's like to write for a dragon. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Sun, 13 December 2015
Acclaimed novelist, playwright and screenwriter, Anthony McCarten, tells how it took him eight years to convince Stephen and Jane Hawking to give him the rights to their story, his "exaggerated desire" to express himself, and how "putting words into the mouth of the smartest guy on the planet" took an enormous leap of faith. - Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 7 December 2015
Frederick Mensch, founder of the online screenwriting database MovieBytes, can now add working screenwriter to his resume. His uncompromising screenplay, Nightingale, was recently made into a movie by HBO, starring Golden-Globe nominee David Oyelowo. Nightingale is the first movie to be made from a script uploaded to the Black List, and has launched Mensch’s career many years after he began writing. Mensch discusses his long journey from film school to Hollywood, how to write a film with one character and one location, and the importance of writing a “splashy role” that will attract a movie star to your project. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 1 December 2015
Television writer Gennifer Hutchison has spent time in some of the most famous writers' rooms of recent years. Her roles have spanned everything from producer’s assistant to supervising producer on the wildly popular and critically acclaimed Better Call Saul. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 16 November 2015
Jason Dean Hall discusses what it was like to tell the story of Chris Kyle in American Sniper, a polarizing figure whose controversial and disturbing story broke box-office records. The writer's deeply personal connection to the story is filling the trades and garnering awards attention while, in a world far away from Hollywood, the trial for Kyle's tragic murder is taking place. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 16 November 2015
Comedian-screenwriter-actor Jim Jefferies bares all about his writing process, getting a series on the air, and killing off characters - even disabled ones. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 9 November 2015
James Vanderbilt talks about researching Truth, the controversial courtroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS '60 Minutes' report that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 2 November 2015
Final Draft chats with Jeannie Gaffigan about The Jim Gaffigan Show, her latest series with comedian husband Jim. Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan’s writing/producing credits include such shows as Mr. Universe, Obsessed, King Baby, Beyond the Pale, and My Boys. Now they are sharing their real and chaotic life with fans on the new TV Land series which explores one man’s struggle to find a balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite. Jeannie discusses her theater background, as well as her collaboration with husband Jim Gaffigan as they became a comedy power couple, and the challenges they faced while balancing a large family with a successful comedy career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 26 October 2015
Black-ish co-showrunners, Kenya Barris and Jonathan Groff, discuss the road to creating hit shows Talented television creators Kenya Barris and Jonathan Groff have teamed up on the new hit ABC television show Black-ish. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Mon, 12 October 2015
Nick Hornby talks about adapting Brooklyn, the dramatic romance about an Irish immigrant (Saoire Ronan) who finds love and must choose between two countries. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 30 September 2015
Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski walk us through their first meeting as students at USC, to their latest project, Big Eyes. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Kailey Marsh takes us through the early years of her career, starting her own firm and how The Blood List has taken on a life of its own.
Madhouse Entertainment manager, Adam Kolbrenner, shares how he learned the art of representation in the industry, why continued education is so important for screenwriters and the very reason he volunteers his time as a judge for our Big Break Screenwriting Contest. 
Scott Stoops, literary manager at Good Fear and veteran Big Break Screenwriting Contest Judge, talks how to hook him in the first 10 pages of a read.
Sanjeev Sirpal takes us from
Dwain Worrell is the scribe behind The Wall, a war-drama/thriller about two American Soldiers who are trapped by a lethal sniper, with only an unsteady wall between them.
Big Break judge and Zero Gravity literary manager, Marc Manus, discusses how he got his start, what types of scripts excite him, and how he “goes to the mat” for his screenwriters.
Chris Roessner talks to Final Draft about his Netflix Original movie Sand Castle, and how joining the military paved the way for film school and a reunion with his military Father. 
