It’s a double feature! This time our host Smish has two guests, Nastasha Baron and Corr Pearce. But you know them as @TellOneStory and @TheGuyWhoIsAlwaysAtCrafty on the Screenwriters Network discord. This screenwriting duo also doubles as producers for 3branes Entertainment and have partnered in producing films such as Blackburn and the television …

Hilliard, Lisa, and Chris are joined by Talent/Lit Agent Tiauna Jackson of The Jackson Agency! Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. This episode is brought to you by http://www.avgearguy.com/. Mention the Screen Writers' Ran…

On today's show, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of Bulletproof Screenwriting's first official audiobook Writing for Emotional Impact: Advanced Dramatic Techniques to Attract, Engage, and Fascinate the Reader from Beginning to End, published by IFH Books. You'll get to listen to a free chapter covering how to craft complex and memorable character…

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 an…

View the show notes, transcript and links, learn about the latest competition and showcase submissions, and claim your free copy of the Ink & Cinema Kickstart Kit (for screenwriters, authors, and filmmakers) at InkAndCinema.comBy Rebel Seed Studio

Read 'SYS Podcast Episode 330: With Screenwriter Alan Trezza' at http://www.SellingYourScreenplay.com. This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with screenwriter Alan Trezza. He talks about his latest credit, the Horror Comedy We Summon The Darkness (2019). The cast includes Alexandra Daddario and Maddie Hasson. Alan also goes into detail about casting …

How can shifting narrative point of view drive your sequences? Born out of isolation madness, this episode is an edited version of Draft Zero’s first YouTube livestream. Stu and Chas both watched KNIVES OUT and - together with our listeners - broke down each sequence and turning point by reference to what the audience knows in relation to the chara…

Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. The Art of Low-Budget Cinematography with Suki Medencevic, A.S.C Today I welcome back returning champion award-winning cinematographer Suki Medencevic A.S.C. I brought Suki back on the show to discuss Covid-19 and what Hollywood will look like after… The p…

We have a real treat for music aficionados this week, as Edith is joined by Andrew Slater and Jakob Dylan to discuss their brilliant documentary, Echo In The Canyon. The film celebrates the popular music that came out of L.A.’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas cemented the C…

From a "stereotype moratorium" to “divestment from discriminatory locales," writer and social justice leader Alan Jenkins describes the concrete actions that writers and others in the entertainment industry can take right now.

The LFTS team discusses Coppola's ambitious filmmaking, the merits of simplicity in story design, and the harrowing behind-the-scenes struggle to get the film made. Sponsor Use this link to get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skillshare.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes Our Patron-exclusive episode on Pirates of the Caribbe…

We take an interlude this week and point to some recommend some resources and reading. Stuff we mention: Equal Justice Initiative Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Compiled list of ways to help - https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Color of Change So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk A…

Chatting With Sherri welcomes charming and talented actor; Joshua Charles Dawe! Some his work can be seen in; Wentworth, Loren, What's Left and Perfect Chaos - S01 E09 Joshua Charles Dawe. "I began my career in Photography at Seventeen. Studying Art and Design at Tafe College, Perth, I initially hoped to work as a comic book artist. During this for…

It is the 1 of 3 podcasts all focusing on characters. It is the protagonist. Learn how to make your protagonist engaging and exciting to watch on the screen. Download the free format pocket guide at www.ink2screen.net/format. Join our monthly challenges at www.ink2screen.net.By Amber Bosworth

A tender, hilarious, thoughtful, and illuminating conversation with transgender actress Zoey Luna. She’s on the show to talk about Kristen Stewart’s recent nautical sci-fi film, Underwater. Zoey compares her own struggles in dealing with her mother, her abuser, and having to suppress her emotions to move forward, with the struggle of Kristen Stewar…

John and Craig explore that icky feeling something’s wrong with your script and what to do about it. They also discuss the difference between story and screenplay, both as official WGA categories and how we use those terms everyday. We follow up on French hours, whether you should send editable documents to producers, and offer tips on discussing s…

Blow the Man Down is an absolutely terrific blackly comic thriller available right now on Amazon Prime. Its mastery of tone and evocative location is impressive, especially considering it's the debut feature for Bridget Savage Cole & Danielle Krudy. In today's episode, they discuss how they did it. TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY MASTERCLASS & PAPE…

SYS Episode 330 This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with screenwriter Alan Trezza. He talks about his latest credit, the Horror Comedy We Summon The Darkness (2019). The cast includes Alexandra Daddario and Maddie Hasson. Alan also goes into detail about casting Alexandra Daddario and working with her on his prior movie Burying The Ex (2014).…

Chatting With Sherri welcomes Sci Fi Bulletin editor/publisher; Paul Simpson! Paul Simpson, Consulting Editor Paul has been a lifelong fan of SF and fantasy in all media, and has been part of the army of Robots for some years in various capacities. He loves working with authors to help them realise their visions – no matter how out of this world! S…

Not the typical WDB format this week. Transcript available: writersdetective.com/91By Det. Adam Richardson

SYS Episode 329 This Week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Actor/Producer Jamie Bernadette. They talk about her latest movie Dead By Dawn (2020). As a Producer, Jamie tells us what gets her involved with certain scripts and what writers should avoid doing with their screenplays

“Do you like scary movies? Do you want to play a game?” We’re revisiting Screams 1-4 to open our summer horror movie marathon. It’s SUMMER SLASH 2020, so keep in mind #SUMMERSLASH2020 Briefed: the history of Summer Slash evolved last year out of a review about the My Bloody Valentine movies. Why Todd Farmer is the go-to-writer for 3D horror. Why we…

Read 'SYS Podcast Episode 331: With Writer/Director/Producer Darren Coyle' at http://www.SellingYourScreenplay.com. This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Writer/Director/Producer Darren Coyle. Topics include his latest Comedy Chasing Sunshine, which has a cast including, Jessica Maraz, Helen Hong and Trevor Penick of the band O-Town. Darren Coyl…

Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst and Box Office Analyst for Comscore, joins Hollywood Unscripted's Executive Producer Stuart Halperin for a 'Stuck at Home Special' to share recommendations of great movies to catch up on while staying inside, including the movies they fell in love with, fun facts, and more. TIMESTAMPS: 2:20 - What inspires t…

Mark’s daughter, Suzanne, has thought a lot about the stories she tells herself...about herself. Sometimes they hurt. Sometimes they help. Can better stories change your life? Suzie Bakes Cake Our Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Brian Nissen and Mark Arnett

Sherri's Playhouse reprises; A Heavenly Hand Donna is an actress she has reached that time in her life that she must choose between her dream and being practical. She is on the brink of not only breaking her heart but the hearts of all those who love her and her talent. Till Alexandra knocks on the door and changes everything! Please join us for ou…

SYS Episode 328 This week Ashley Scott Meyers interviews filmmaker Neasa Hardiman. Topics include how she started in other areas of the film industry, and Sea Fever (2019), a Sci-Fi Horror movie of which she is the Writer-Director. Neasa Hardiman's other credits include Directing the hit Netflix series Jessica Jones.…

In a packed episode, we cover the news about Zack Snyder's Justice League finally happening, a Justice League animated movie, the Equalizer films, and the rare inclusion of a documentary, Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics. TO close things out, we turn our attention to celebrating two wonderful people who recently passed, Lynn Shelton & F…

Our guest on this latest lockdown episode of Soundtracking is a director, writer, producer and actor, who has worked on a wide range of projects including Late Night, Mr Robot and Girls, and won a Golden Globe for the TV series, Transparent. Nisha Ganatra's latest film is The High Note, which is out on home entertainment formats now. Starring Diana…

Episode 666 called for a discussion of one of the greatest movies of all times, The Omen, with one of the greatest screenwriters of all times, David Seltzer. Not only does he share his thoughts and feelings about writing horror, he also gives insight into the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!…

The LFTS team debates whether the MCU movies are products or films, if Bucky is a real character or a plot point, and if Civil War successfully shifted the Infinity Saga into engaging long-form storytelling. Sponsor You can try MUBI for free for 30 days at https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay Show Notes LFTS Video "Iron Man vs. Captain America — Th…

We break another one of Freddie's dreams - this time about a horrifying Minion/dog hybrid that speaks like a human child. Buckle up for a weird one, folks! Editing by Chad Ellis Follow us on Twitter Join the Facebook group! Matt Arnold is @mattlarnold Will Campos is @willbcampos Freddie Wong is @fwong…

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award winning author; Katie Livingston! Katie Livingston of New Cordell winner of the world wide writing contest; Writers of The Future! Katie is a student at Wesleyan University where she is earning a BA in English and lives in Middletown, Connecticut during the school year. She spent her high school years tending chi…

A little abput my guest on the Along Came A Writer show, Author Liz Tolsma... I’m blest to have the best job in the world – that of an author. I’ve penned several WWII novels, several prairie romance novellas, an Amish novel, and I’m working on my first romantic suspense. I’m a popular speaker on such wide-ranging topics as writing, courage, faith,…

Here we start at the beginning. What makes the screenplay so different? See the differences between novels, stage plays and screenplays! Download the Free Format Pocket Guide: www.ink2screen.net/format Get everything you need to write your scripts on any software.By Amber Bosworth

A fun and adventurous episode with the delightful writer and actor Hannah Bos. She’s on the show to discuss the pivotal 1980’s comedy, Adventures in Babysitting. Hannah and April both declare their love for Elisabeth Shue while dissecting the outdated humor of the film. Hannah also talks about her new movie Driveways, co-written with Paul Thureen. …

Chatting With Sherri welcomes author Quinn Barrett! Intuition Daily;"I teach people how to meditate in fun and unconventional ways which can be used at any time, anywhere" IntuThe world is full of seemingly basic yet powerful intuitive promptings. This practice is designed to train your meditative mind to see the world in an entirely new way. The g…

John and Craig welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Your Place or Mine) and Rawson Marshall Thurber (Dodgeball, We’re the Millers) to share how we’re thinking about the future of film and television production. We talk about possible plans for getting back to set, how movies might change to adapt to the current circumstances, and …

"What the hell is with all these horror movies starting off with burning people?" Tonight’s going to get @#!ked up folks, so strap in, shut up, and stay tuned. Leave the kids at home for this one … oh they’re locked down at home … put on your headphones and crank it up to the “just bleeding” setting… We complete our tour of Shudder’s diabolical lib…

Ben Blacker is joined by co-host J. Holtham (Supergirl) to talk to Nathaniel Halpern (Legion), creator of Amazon's new Tales from the Loop. They discuss how quickly Halpern cracked the translation of artist Simon Stålenhag's paintings, the tone of the show, building characters, and more. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY "PAPERCLIP," A NEW PODCAST FROM …