Mon, 18 May 2020
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 12 May 2020
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Wed, 6 May 2020
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 4:31pm PDT |
Wed, 6 May 2020
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 3:41pm PDT |
Tue, 28 April 2020
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 12:01pm PDT |
Tue, 21 April 2020
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 17 April 2020
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 15 April 2020
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Mon, 6 April 2020
Kathy Charles discusses what attracts her to the horror genre, writers that inspire her, her writing process and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:58am PDT |
Tue, 31 March 2020
Home Before Dark co-creator Dana Fox discusses the inspiration for the show, her process for pitching and writing projects, and more. Inspired by the real-life reporting of a nine-year-old journalist, the show follows a young girl and her father unearthing a long-buried cold case in the small town he left behind. Home Before Dark is dropping all of its episodes this Friday on Apple TV+.
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Mon, 9 March 2020
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? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 3 March 2020
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! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 12:45pm PDT |
Tue, 25 February 2020
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 11 February 2020
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. |
Mon, 27 January 2020
Reprisal creator Josh Corbin discusses being a first time TV creator, the influence of film noir on the show, and more. Reprisal follows a relentless femme fatale who, after being left for dead, sets out for vengeance against her brother and his gang of gear heads. |
Tue, 14 January 2020
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. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Wed, 1 January 2020
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 12:00pm PDT |
Tue, 17 December 2019
Write On with Co-Creators and Directors of 'The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open' Elle-Maija Tailfeathers & Kathleen Hepburn
Elle-Maija Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn, co-writers and directors of The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open, discuss the inspiration for the film, the importance of representation onscreen, and much more. The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open follows a woman who, after a chance encounter on the street, encourages a pregnant domestic abuse victim to seek help. The film is streaming on Netflix now.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 1:00pm PDT |
Mon, 16 December 2019
Alex Creswick discusses what a sensitivity reader does and how it can benefit your story, her work as a development executive, the film The Blackout which she produced, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 10 December 2019
Founders of the WGA Twitter staffing boost LaToya Morgan and Liz Alper, and founders of the Pre-WGA Twitter staffing boost Lindsay Grossman, and Jacqueline Penn discuss the current state of the industry for screenwriters, their efforts to signal boost writers via social media and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 3 December 2019
Dolemite Is My Name co-writer Larry Karaszewski discusses how he and his writing partner Scott Alexander were approached by Eddie Murphy for the film, the long journey to the screen and more. The biopic follows Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilariously obscene, kung-fu fighting alter-ego Dolemite became a 1970s film phenomenon. You can stream Dolemite Is My Name on Netflix. |
Mon, 25 November 2019
Alexander Woo, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of AMC's The Terror: Infamy, discusses balancing the shifting tones of the show, how Japanese folklore inspired it, and much more. Set during World War 2, The Terror: Infamy follows a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese American community and a young man's journey to get to the bottom of what's going on. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 19 November 2019
Alena Smith, Creator of Apple TV+'s Dickinson, discusses how the show uses modern language and music to illuminate its themes, why this isn't just a traditional biopic and more.
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Direct download: Write_On_-_Final_Draft_-_Alena_Smith_-_FF1.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:00am PDT |
Tue, 12 November 2019
Perpetual Grace, LTD co-creator Steven Conrad discusses managing the different tones of the story, how he incorporates music into his writing and much more. Epix's Perpetual Grace, LTD is a modern noir drama which follows James, a mysterious young grifter, who sets his eyes on Pastor Byron Brown as his next prey. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 8:41am PDT |
Tue, 5 November 2019
Recorded at the 2019 Austin Film Festival, we chat with Deborah Kaplan & Harry Elfont about Liza On Demand, now entering its second season on Youtube, and Ben Cory Jones about Boomerang, the new show he co-created with Lena Waithe. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:01am PDT |
Thu, 31 October 2019
Edward Norton, writer-director, producer and star of the new film Motherless Brooklyn discusses the long journey to get the film made, what makes a great adaptation and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 2:40pm PDT |
Mon, 7 October 2019
Writer Kelli McNeil and director Alexander Yellen discuss the Seed & Spark campaign for their new film Daruma, the personal origins of the story, why casting actors with disabilities was important to Kelli and Alex, and much more. You can follow Daruma on Instagram here and donate to their Seed & Spark campaign here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 3:31pm PDT |
Tue, 1 October 2019
Emergence creators & showrunners Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas discuss their approach to writing the show, their influences while developing it, their work on previous shows and more. The ABC TV Drama about a sheriff who investigates a case involving a young child found near the site of a mysterious accident premiered on September 24th! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:20am PDT |
Wed, 25 September 2019
2018 Big Break Television Winner Myles Reid discusses his winning script 'Scattershot', how he first got into storytelling, his writing process and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 10 September 2019
Emmy-Nominated Handmaid's Tale Showrunner Bruce Miller discusses how the show stays true to the original book, collaborating with Elisabeth Moss and the rest of the cast, what it takes to be a showrunner, and much more.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 8:00am PDT |
Wed, 4 September 2019
Carole Kirschner is the creator of the CBS Diversity Writers Program, director of the WGA Showrunner training program, and a highly sought-after entertainment career coach. Carol discusses what it takes to get into the programs she is involved with, important advice for writers just starting out, and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:26am PDT |
Tue, 27 August 2019
Emmy-nominated showrunner David Mandel discusses crafting the final season of Veep, his experiences working on other shows including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, and Saturday Night Live, and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Write_On_-_Final_Draft_Podcast_-_David_Mandel_FF1.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:00am PDT |
Tue, 20 August 2019
Writer-director-producer Micho Rutare discusses his deep note trailer for THX, how he broke into the industry, how his background has affected his career and much more. Micho is the co-founder of American Meme, a production company that recently created the deep note trailer celebrating THX's 35th anniversary. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Write_On_-_Final_Draft_Podcast_-_Micho_Rutare_-_FF3.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 8:57am PDT |
Tue, 13 August 2019
Literary manager Matt Dy discusses his tenure at Austin Film Festival as their contest director, why he made the move to Los Angeles to join the team at Lit Entertainment Group and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:18am PDT |
Tue, 6 August 2019
Writer-director Jennifer Kent discusses why she wanted to tell this story, subverting audience expectations, her research process and more. The Nightingale is set in 1825 and follows an Irish convict woman along with her Aboriginal tracker as they journey through the Tasmanian wilderness in pursuit of the British officer who wronged her.
Direct download: Write_On_-_Final_Draft_Podcast_-_Jennifer_Kent_-_FF1.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:48am PDT |
Wed, 31 July 2019
Graphic novelist and founder of Kymera Press Debbie Lynn Smith discusses her transition from novelist, to writing for Television, to graphic novelist, how she manages the global team at Kymera, her recent deal with The Smithsonian and more. Learn more about Kymera Press here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:48am PDT |
Mon, 22 July 2019
Writer-Producer-Actress Teresa Huang discusses her early start in activism, the role she sees People of Color playing in the current WGA negotiations, The Breakthrough Reading Series she co-founded and much more. The next Breakthrough Reading Series event is on Monday, July 29th. Learn about their events here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 4:19pm PDT |
Tue, 16 July 2019
Chambers creator Leah Rachel discusses the inspirations for the show, working with Netflix, the show's inclusive approach to its characters and more.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 12:32pm PDT |
Mon, 8 July 2019
Trinkets co-creators Emily Meyer and Amy Andelson discuss the life and death stakes of being a teenager, how they balance the different tones on the show, their writing process as partners and more.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:58am PDT |
Tue, 2 July 2019
Nice Tan creator Carla Lee discusses how she became a creator, Nice Tan's mission, the Seed & Spark campaign to shoot the pilot and more. There's still time to support Nice Tan's crowdfunding campaign on Seed & Spark and you can donate here. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Carla_Lee_Nice_Tan_Edited_Mono_Podcast_7-2-2019.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:58am PDT |
Tue, 25 June 2019
James Vanderbilt discusses Murder Mystery's record-breaking weekend on Netflix, his influences when writing the script, his writing process and much more. Murder Mystery is an action-comedy about a New York cop (Adam Sandler) and his wife (Jennifer Anniston) who go on a European vacation to reinvigorate the spark in their marriage, but end up getting framed and on the run for the death of an elderly billionaire.
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Direct download: James_Vanderbilt_Murder_Mystery_Edited_Mono_Podcast_6-25-2019.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 1:47pm PDT |
Mon, 24 June 2019
Samuel Curtis (Head of Literary Riot Media) and Get Lit student Yoko April Tamada discuss the origins of the program, the relationship between poetry and screenwriting, how Get Lit came to be featured on FX's Better Things and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Remix_-_Final_Draft_Podcast_-_Samuel__Yoko_-_Remix_-_FF10-.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:17am PDT |
Tue, 11 June 2019
Screenwriter and founder of The Bitch List Thuc Nguyen discusses how she started the list, unconscious biases and micro-aggressions, buzz words that are past their due date and her projects with women of color protagonists currently in development.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:21am PDT |
Thu, 30 May 2019
Bodyguard creator and showrunner Jed Mercurio discusses his transition from medical doctor to television writer, his blending of the factual and imaginative details in the show, and following the instincts of your inner-writer. Bodyguard starring Richard Madden is available now on Netflix. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Jed_Murcurio_The_Bodyguard_Podcast_Edit_5-29-2019.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:43am PDT |
Wed, 29 May 2019
Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy discusses his transition from Rolling Stone contributor to television writer, how Ozark came to be, and the dynamics of the show's writers room.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:32am PDT |
Tue, 28 May 2019
*Listener discretion is strongly advised: This episode contains sensitive content* Grey's Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff and Co-EP Elisabeth Finch discuss 'Silent All These Years' and how their own experiences informed the deep dive into its sensitive subject matter told from a uniquely personal perspective. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: E._Finch_and_K._Vernoff_Grays_Anatomy_EditedPodcast_5-23-2019_.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:40am PDT |
Thu, 23 May 2019
Screenwriting team Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson discuss how their 20-year career together began, their first foray in the writers room of Smallville, their strategy for crafting pitches, and their latest adaptation of The Hot Zone as a series for National Geographic Channel.
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:43am PDT |
Tue, 21 May 2019
Screenwriter Luke Davies discusses his earlier work on his novel Candy, the award-winning film Lion, and his adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 for Hulu, directed by and starring George Clooney. Catch-22 is now available for streaming, only on Hulu! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:16am PDT |
Tue, 14 May 2019
2018 Big Break feature category winner Jeff Cassidy discusses getting his start as a focus puller in order to learn more about directing, how he eventually transitioned to writing and directing, and why he chose to enter his category-winning script Daisy's Story in the Big Break Contest. Since his win, Cassidy recently made his TV-directing debut with an episode of The CW's The Flash. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:43am PDT |
Mon, 6 May 2019
David Rabinowitz discusses how he and his writing partner Charlie Wachtel got the rights to adapt BlacKkKlansman, getting Jordan Peele and Spike Lee on board, and their Oscar win! The bio-crime-drama is about Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, who successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader.
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Direct download: David_Rabinowitz_Mono_Podcast_5-7-2019_01.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 1:34pm PDT |
Tue, 30 April 2019
Simon Kinberg discusses how he and fellow producer Jordan Peele came together to revive The Twilight Zone, the inspiration behind the show's unrelenting twists and how they maintain entertainment and enlightenment in each episode. The Twilight Zone is airing now on CBS All Access. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:48am PDT |
Tue, 23 April 2019
For the last 20 years, Lee Jessup has been coaching screenwriters on all elements of a successful career. Brand assessment and strategy, effective networking, crafting a memorable origin story that makes writers shine in a general meeting - Lee discusses all of this and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 8:43am PDT |
Mon, 15 April 2019
Kellie Madison, whose spec script The Wall just sold to Dolphin Entertainment, discusses her transition from acting to writing and directing, her interest in the dark side of the human condition and the early influences she hopes will help her make an elevated horror film. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Kellie_Madison_Edited_Mono_Draft_Podcast_3819.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 12:32pm PDT |
Fri, 5 April 2019
Veteran screenwriter John Fusco discusses his journey from dropping out of school for The Blues to obtaining his GED, being accepted to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and eventually winning a screenplay contest that brought him to Los Angeles. Fusco wrote a Western on spec against all advice and went on to writing films including Young Guns, Hildago, and his latest script The Highwaymen. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: John_Fusco_Edited_Podcast_Mono_Track_4-5-19.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:12am PDT |
Mon, 1 April 2019
Wayne writer-director Greg Coolidge discusses his very early relationship with Final Draft, his experience on films including Ride Along and Employee of the Month, and the surprising 'yes' he and writing partner Kirk Ward received in the room from Youtube. Wayne, a Youtube TV dramedy, follows a 16 year-old Dirty Harry with a heart of gold who sets out on a small two-stroke road bike from Boston to Florida with his new friend Del to get back the shit-hot 79' Trans-Am that was stolen from his father before he died. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:41am PDT |
Tue, 26 March 2019
The Mustang writer-director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre discusses her journey from actress to writer-director, shooting her latest film at Rikers Island, and the challenges of working with animals. The drama follows Roman Coleman, a violent convict who is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program involving the training of wild mustangs. Catch it in theaters now! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Laure_de_Clermont-Edited_Podcast_Mono_3-15-19.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:38am PDT |
Tue, 19 March 2019
The Hummingbird Project writer-director Kim Nguyen discusses how he avoids getting stuck in creating backstory, his process of screen testing with friends, and how he was able to set the tone for his protagonist in one scene. The thriller starring Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Salma Hayek (Frida) follows a pair of high-frequency traders who go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic deal. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: Kim_Nguyen.Mono_Track_Edited_Podcast_3-13-2019_1.mp3
Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:00am PDT |
Tue, 12 March 2019
Writer-director-producer Matthew Montgomery discusses his start as an actor and how he eventually moved behind the camera to produce Devil's Path. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 2:27pm PDT |
Tue, 5 March 2019
Austin Film Festival’s Steven DeBose discusses his journey from festival employee to newly appointed script competition director, the culture that defines Austin Film Festival, and the VIP access afforded to all attendees who come prepared for the endless networking opportunities. Submissions are currently open to the AFF script competition. Learn more about entering here! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 9:17am PDT |
Mon, 25 February 2019
Fighting with My Family writer-director Stephen Merchant talks with us about his career in both film and television, how he determines what is vital to a story during the editing process, and the creative ways he moved the story along through commentators in the film. The dramedy (based on a true story) about a former wrestler and his family who make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment is in theaters now! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 11:08am PDT |
Tue, 19 February 2019
With the support of the Danish Film Institute, Swedish writer-director Isabella Eklöf premiered her feature debut ‘Holiday’ at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Eklöf discusses her creative and development process and her overall career in filmmaking. ‘Holiday’ tells the story of Sascha who joins her drug-lord boyfriend on a luxurious and ultimately ill-fated trip to the port city of Bordum on the Turkish Rivera. Holiday will be available on DVD/VOD on February 26th. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 5:03pm PDT |
Tue, 12 February 2019
Since winning the 2018 Big Break Screenwriting Contest, writers Jeff Cassidy and Myles Reid have been busy taking industry meetings with managers, agents, and producers. In this episode of Write On, Cassidy and Reid discuss their Big Break experience and what's next in their careers. Listen now! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:00am PDT |
Tue, 5 February 2019
Writer-director Kevin O'Brien discusses his transition from Creative Director to filmmaker, raising money through crowdfunding, and submitting his debut feature 'At the End of the Day' to film festivals. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 2:06pm PDT |
Wed, 16 January 2019
Cleve Landsberg has led a long career, working on films such as 'Weekend at Bernie's', 'BASEketball' and 'Bruce Almighty'. Cleve has also previously been honored with the DGA's Frank Capra Achievement Award, given to an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of their career and service to the industry and the DGA. In this episode of Write On, Cleve discusses the role of a Unit Production Manager and Line Producer on a film set and how they relate to the overall creative filmmaking process. He also discusses the new Tags Mode feature in Final Draft 11, which he helped develop. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 11 January 2019
In this episode of Write On, director Mimi Leder discusses her latest film 'On the Basis of Sex' and her connection to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s story. Leder was the first female graduate of the AFI Conservatory. She has won two Emmys for directing, and is known for her work on The Leftovers, Deep Impact, L.A. Law and more. On the Basis of Sex hits theaters everywhere today! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 8 January 2019
Legendary writer-director and Final Draft Hall of Famer Paul Schrader discusses his acclaimed film First Reformed and offers insights into his creative drive throughout his career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes! |
Fri, 4 January 2019
2017 Big Break Feature Grand Prize winner Greta Heinemann discusses everything from moving to LA from Germany at age 14 to pursue her writing career, working in television, pitching her features and her latest endeavor the Writers Wright journal. The Writers Wright Journal is a productivity notebook designed for writers by writers. Including a dedicated notes section, career planner, and calendar, the Writers Wright journal is there to keep writers on track with their personal and professional goals. Get the Writers Wright Journal here. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On podcast on iTunes!
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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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Category:screenwriting -- posted at: 10:10am PDT |
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
Write On with Jen Grisanti: Refocusing Your Energy for Next Season's Screenwriting Contests and Fellowships
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
“Getting in there and trying to find what’s compelling about these stories and then communicate that and grab people and bring them into the theaters…That job I love.” 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
Acclaimed writer-director Patrick Wang discusses his transition from economy major at MIT to filmmaker, how he feels his way through the editing process to find structure in his scripts, and how he used the idea of community for the one-hundred speaking parts in his two-part dramedy feature A Bread Factory. 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
Writer Matt Bai discusses his start as a journalist at New York Times Magazine, his novel All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid and how he later adapted his work into his new film The Frontrunner.
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Tue, 16 October 2018
Emmy-award winning producer/director Chris Olen Ray (The First Purge, Circus Kane) and writer/director/producer Seth Sherwood (Hell Fest Movie, Light As a Feather) discuss their collective careers and share their insight on the horror genre in front of a live audience at the New York Film Academy of Los Angeles. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! |
Tue, 9 October 2018
Aya Tanimura shares how she got her start as a storyteller, her first break directing music videos for Katy Perry, and how writing for the music business differs from writing for films. 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
Raamla Mohamed shares details about her early career as a USC film student, becoming a Disney/ABC TV Writing program fellow, and how that opened the doors for her at Shondaland. Raamla recently secured an overall deal with ABC and is working on a new pilot with Issa Rae at HBO. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
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Tue, 11 September 2018
Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith (‘Misfit City’ for BOOM! Studios), Shannon Watters (Senior Editor at BOOM! Studios and Co-writer of ‘Lumberjanes’) and Christina Weir (‘Bad Medicine’) discuss their respective writing careers, how they started writing graphic novels, and their advice for new creators looking to get their own work out there. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!
Direct download: 8_23_18_Women_Comics_Panel_Edited_Track.m4a
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Mon, 27 August 2018
Writer-director Andrew Bujalski discusses learning guerrilla filmmaking at Harvard, making his first film Funny, Ha Ha and the tricky tone of his latest film Support the Girls which takes place in a sexist sports bar. 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!
Direct download: 82318_AndrewBujalslski_Edited_Podcast.m4a
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Tue, 21 August 2018
Writer-director Crystal Moselle recently chatted with us about her new film Skate Kitchen, how she develops characters before story, and her advice for new writers. 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
Emmett Jack Lundberg (writer/director) and Sheyam Ghieth (producer) share how they each got their start in the film industry, the benefits of employing Seed & Spark for fundraising and streaming their content, and their advice for getting your own story made. 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
Being the only writer to hold the coveted distinction of being a two-time Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition winner, Troy Anthony Miller attributes his affinity for screenwriting to the life-long lessons he picked up through traveling abroad, working in other careers and maintaining a determined and collaborative work ethic. 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!
Direct download: Troy_Anthony_Miller_2018-05-24.m4a
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Fri, 13 July 2018
Recently named by The New York Times as an "Artist to Watch," Evette Vargas is an award-winning, cross-platform storyteller who is at the vanguard of the digital and virtual reality landscape. 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 a screenwriter that has worked on shows such as Hollywood Girl as well as a creator of her own content. We sat down with Scott to learn more about how she went from child actress to scribe under the influence of her grandmother. 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
Hana and Charles Callaghan are the mother/son writing team that won over our 2017 Big Break jury of agents & managers with their one-hour diversity TV pilot, Portia's Law.
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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
Writer and producer Nevin Densham recently shared stories from his career, discussed how he broke into the industry, and answered questions from the live audience. 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
Steven DeKnight, writer-director of Pacific Rim: Uprising chats with us about breaking into the industry later in life, honing his skills in the writers’ room, and bringing a new perspective to an existing IP. 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
2017 Big Break Grand Prize Winner in the feature-drama category, Julia Mogerman, talks about her writing process from outlining, constructing characters and finding sources of conflict to connecting with her new manager, Jeff Portnoy of Bellevue and gaining inspiration through travel. 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
Zach Cannon (Script Coordinator, Preacher), Marc Gaffen (Script Coordinator, Here and Now) and Leslie Simon (Business Representative, IATSE Local 871) discuss the importance of these two roles in a writers' room, unionizing with IATSE and more, live at The Cat & Fiddle. 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!
Direct download: ScriptCoordinatorsWritersAssistantsUnionization.m4a
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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
Hot off her recent directorial-debut, Noël Wells, who also wrote and starred in her film, Mr. Roosevelt, chats with us about her start in entertainment, finding the essence of characters and her creative process while working on and off set. 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
Writer/director Sally Potter, whose credits include Orlando, Yes and Rage talks about her experiences as an independent filmmaker, her writing process and her new film, The Party 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! |