Best Brandi Sperry Podcasts (2024)

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Producing a Netflix Top 4 Indie Film w/Luke Barnett (YOUR LUCKY DAY) 1:15:58

3d ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--actor, producer, screenwriter, and director, Luke Barnett! Luke is a jack of all trades and most recently, it was his producing work that helped bring success to the feature film, YOUR LUCKY DAY, written and directed by Dan Brown, and starring the late Angus Cloud and Jessica Gar…

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Script Clearances and What Writers Need to Know w/Carley Aggromito (ABIGAIL FRANKLIN'S IMPROBABILITY OF STARDOM) 1:08:42

1M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--screenwriter and script clearance professional, Carley Aggromito! Carley is an Australia and Vancouver-based writer writing features while working in script clearances by day. In this episode, we discuss her writing, contest success, and the world of script clearances. I hope you…

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Writing in TV Rooms at Netflix & Amazon w/Shruti Saran (SLIP on Roku) 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show we have a very special guest--screenwriter and filmmaker, Shruti Saran! Shruti has written in writer's rooms at Netflix and Amazon, and is currently ESE on Season 2 of SLIP on Roku! In this episode, she shares her personal experience with moving from Texas to LA to join her first writer's room and all the les…

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A Cinematographer's Approach to Story w/Brett Pawlak (SHORT TERM 12, JUST MERCY) 1:31:37

3M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Hey there, everybody! Today's guest is cinematographer, Brett Pawlak! Brett was the DP of one of my all-time favorite films, SHORT TERM 12, in addition to a bunch of other incredible television and film credits. In the episode, we talk about how he got started with cameras, meeting frequent collaborator, writer/director, Destin Daniel Cretton, winn…

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Screenwriting From Outside Hollywood with Andy Compton (Special Guest Host - Gabe Braxton) 1:59:26

3M ago1:59:26

1:59:26

Hey there, everybody! Doing something a little different on this episode--the screenwriter in the hot seat will be ME! With my good pal, Gabe Braxton, guest hosting. We talk about how I got into screenwriting, contest success, starting a screenwriting career from outside Hollywood, and more! Also, you can watch the full video podcast of this episod…

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[108] THE GILDED AGE S02 E07-08 ~ Finale: An Offer He Can't Refuse 49:02

4M ago49:02

49:02

Just when you think you're at the cool kids party, you realize you're Ward McAllister at your grandma's dusty opera box. Oh how sweet the victory is for Bertha, it only cost her the bargain price of her daughter's soul to the Duke (or, we presume). Thank goodness, he'll have the funds he needs to restore his crumbling English manor back to its glor…

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[107] THE GILDED AGE S02 E05-06 ~ I Do...If You Really Want Me To 49:26

5M ago49:26

49:26

Love is blooming everywhere in New York, but also dying awkwardly in the botanical gardens. Our hearts swell and break for Ada and cringe for Marion. Meanwhile George's heart might be softening to the working man. But on the opera battlefield, the blades are sharp and the cuts are deep. How much blood will be spilled for the center box?! Whether yo…

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[106] THE GILDED AGE S02 E02-04 ~ A Duke in Her Back Pocket 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

As we all know, the sharpest weapon in any proper lady's arsenal is a Duke, and Bertha will stop at nothing to win the Elder Wand of New York! Mrs. Winterton is just starting to taste Bertha's revenge and we are here for it. Was Julian abused as a child by a ladies maid or does he only have one character study he keeps going back to? (cough Mrs. O'…

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Writing a Feature Film in the Festival Circuit with Leah Simmons (VALENTINE CRUSH) 1:08:40

5M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Leah Simmons, or as you may know her on Twitter, Leah From South Dakota! Leah is a screenwriter based in, you guessed it, South Dakota. She writes genre features and pilots and in this episode we discuss her feature film credit, VALENTINE CRUSH, her writing process, film festival…

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[105] THE GILDED AGE S02 E01 ~ Boxes and Bustles 48:19

6M ago48:19

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Hang on to your bonnets! The damsels are back in their corsets ready to dissect the big war brewing in the battle of the opera boxes! Thank you, Julian, for giving us the polite drama we need these days,complete with the rapid-fire frock changes we so love. Will Bertha reign supreme or will Mrs. Astor twist the silver butter knife this season? List…

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Writing a Movie for Lifetime with Brandi Sperry (TAKEN IN MONTANA) 1:30:30

7M ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Brandi Sperry! Brandi is the screenwriter of the TV movie, TAKEN IN MONTANA, which premiered on Lifetime in September 2023. She a multi-genre writer who writes in both the TV and film formats. In the episode, she talks about her projects, her writing process, and a disdain for pr…

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Landing a Manager From a Contest with Sam Watson (MAGICAL NEGRO - 1-hour pilot) 1:47:31

8M ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Sam Watson! Based in, and proudly repping, Philadelphia, Sam is a Black, biracial, Ukrainian-American television writer. His work recently landed him a manager, which we get into more in the episode! Give it a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagr…

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Screenwriting From a Lived Experience with Andrea Berting (BREAST IN SHOW, ISA Fast Track Fellow 2023) 1:05:22

9M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Andrea Berting! Hailing from Chicago, Andrea works in the world of wardrobe for live theater along with hustling her screenplays. In the last year, she landed a manager from Tobias Management, and it seems her career is on the up and up! We get into all that and more! Give this e…

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Producing Emmy-nominated Television with Nicholas Weinstock (SEVERANCE/ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA) 1:17:34

10M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Emmy-nominated Producer and President of Invention Studios, Nicholas Weinstock! Nicky has worked on a bunch of amazing projects from Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek, to Bridesmaids and the Emmy-nominated hit SEVERANCE. In addition to that, he's started his own FREE mentorshi…

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Getting 1.4 Million Views on a Short Film with Avishai Weinberger (THIRD DATE, PRECIPICE) 1:49:02

11M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Avishai Weinberger! His short film, THIRD DATE, currently has more than 1.4 million views on the popular YouTube Horror channel, Alter. In addition, his feature script, PRECIPICE, reached the Top 50 in the Nicholl and is currently in development. We get into all that…

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From Black List Recommended to a Signed Shopping Agreement with Joe Favalaro - Screenwriter (THE BLACK DOG) 1:08:16

12M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Joe Favalaro! He's a Black List recommended screenwriter who recently signed his first shopping agreement. We get into all that and more! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'…

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Landing Your First Manager with Suzanne Griffin - Screenwriter 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Suzanne Griffin! This episode comes just a short time after Suzanne landed her first manager, so we dive into all the good feelings that come along with reaching such a milestone. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and rem…

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Understanding the Screenwriting Market with Zack Zucker - Literary Manager (Bellevue) 1:20:20

1y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Zack Zucker, a literary manager at Bellevue. In this chat, we discuss understanding the market vs chasing the market, a topic hotly discussed on Twitter not long ago. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWri…

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Writing for ABBOT ELEMENTARY with Joya McCrory - Screenwriter (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - Story Editor) 52:01

1y ago52:01

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Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to ABBOTT ELEMENTARY's Story Editor, Joya McCrory! Truly a pleasure to have her on the show as Abbott is one of my favorite shows on television right now. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'…

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A Wild Screenwriting Origin Story with Gina & Lisa Gomez - Twin Screenwriting Duo (Nicholl Top 50, Big Break Top 5 Finalists) 1:41:43

1y ago1:41:43

1:41:43

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to twin screenwriting duo, Gina and Lisa Gomez! With one of the craziest screenwriting origin stories I've ever heard, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! …

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Selling an Action Thriller Feature with Nathan Graham Davis - Screenwriter (AFTERMATH starring Dylan Sprouse, Mason Gooding) 1:12:57

1y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Nathan Graham Davis, the screenwriter behind the action thriller film, AFTERMATH, starring Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding, coming soon from Voltage Pictures. In the episode, we get into AFTERMATH, appearing in Deadline, the long, winding road that was Nathan's journey into the business, and m…

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Making an Indie Crime Thriller with Josh Guffey - Screenwriter/Director (ALL GONE WRONG starring Jake Kaufman, Tony Todd) 1:42:39

1y ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Josh Guffey, screenwriter and director behind the new crime thriller, ALL GONE WRONG, starring Jake Kaufman and Tony Todd, who you might know from MF'in CANDYMAN (1992). It's an indie feature shot here in my home city of St. Louis on some Sony DSLRs and they stretched every dollar of modest bu…

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Screenwriting for Animation with Aiko Hilkinger - Screenwriter (2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest Winner) 1:36:00

1+ y ago1:36:00

1:36:00

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Aiko Hilkinger. Winner of the 2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest and 2020 Fast Track Fellowship in the Holiday and Animation category, Aiko has been making waves in the TV animation space. Not to mention, she was named one of Network ISA's Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2021. We talk…

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Screenwriting with a Historical Twist with Gina DeAngelis - Screenwriter/Director (Silver Prize winner in PAGE Awards) 1:38:23

1+ y ago1:38:23

1:38:23

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Gina DeAngelis. A Silver Prize winner in the PAGE Awards Competition, Gina has placed consistently across many of the top screenwriting competitions, including both Austin Film Festival and the Nicholl Fellowship. We talk about those accolades, in addition to some of…

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Winning at Austin Film Festival with Nick Gambino - Screenwriter (Best Drama Feature Screenplay at 2022 Austin Film Festival) 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Nick Gambino. His feature screenplay, The Fuck-It List, just won Best Drama Feature at Austin Film Festival which as many of us know is a HUGE deal. A freelance writer by trade, Nick's been in the professional writing game for a few years now, but with this recent momentum, he's …

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Gabe Braxton RETURNS - A Gettysburg Haunting Crowdfunding Special 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

Hey there, everybody! Today we have a very special, quick hit edition of the pod. I'm bringing back my first guest ever, writer/director Gabe Braxton, to share details of his crowdfunding campaign for his first indie horror feature, A Gettysburg Haunting! In it, we talk about the story, his cast and crew, and details on how you can help him get thi…

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Writing for a Network Procedural with Katie White - Screenwriter/Director (NCIS) 1:46:14

1+ y ago1:46:14

1:46:14

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Katie White. After paying her dues as an assistant, Katie had the opportunity to write a couple episodes of NCIS. Upon completion, rather than staying on the network procedural, Katie gambled on herself and left the show to carve her own path in the industry. In this…

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Signing an Overall Deal at Sony Pictures Television with Saeed Crumpler - Screenwriter (FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS, BLINDSPOTTING, HIP HOP FAMILY CHRISTMAS) 1:16:43

1+ y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Saeed Crumpler. A former Nickelodeon Fellow, some of his credits include Showtime's Flatbush Misdemeanors, Starz series Blindspotting, and the film Hip Hop Family Christmas. Most recently, Saeed inked a multi-year, overall deal with Sony Pictures Television! He's a very cool, hum…

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From College Football to Screenwriting at Disney+ with Jake Lawler - Screenwriter (Staff Writer at Disney+) 1:50:06

1+ y ago1:50:06

1:50:06

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Jake Lawler. Jake is a 6'4", 245 lb. former linebacker from University of North Carolina who transitioned from football into screenwriting. His quick ascension landed him a rep at Industry Entertainment, and nine months later, his first staff writing gig on a show at Disney+. Jak…

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Going Deep in the Nicholl with Wilandrea Blair - Screenwriter (2021 Nicholl Top 50 Semifinalist, AFI Conservatory Graduate) 1:25:03

2y ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Wilandrea Blair. Wilandrea is a 2020 AFI Conservatory graduate and 2021 Nicholl Top 50 Semifinalist. She's repped at Romark Entertainment and has a bunch of exciting things happening right now in her career that she tells me about in the episode. She is a very cool and very smart…

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From Twitter DMs to a Shared Shopping Agreement with Dan Healey & Todd Foley - Screenwriting Duo 2:02:37

2y ago2:02:37

2:02:37

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to a screenwriting partnership that began on Twitter of all places. It's Dan Healey and Todd Foley! Dan is based in Denver and Todd in Vancouver Island but through the power of the internet, these two came together, wrote a script together, and it's now had a shopping agreement attached to it! Ve…

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Writing, Directing, & Producing a Feature Film with Maria Mealla - Screenwriter/Director (BRING ME AN AVOCADO on Amazon Prime, LA MACANA) 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Bolivian screenwriter and filmmaker, Maria Mealla. Maria is a writer, director, and producer of the feature film Bring Me An Avocado on Amazon Prime. She also just premiered her short film, La Macana at the Chinese Theater in LA. In addition to her great work, Maria is a very cool, very humble…

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Raising $40K on Kickstarter to Make a Feature with Levi Buchanan - Screenwriter/Director (SITRA ACHRA) 1:52:44

2y ago1:52:44

1:52:44

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Portland-based screenwriter and filmmaker, Levi Buchanan. Levi is the filmmaker behind the new video game-inspired horror film, SITRA ACHRA. His impressive Kickstarter campaign for the film raised more than $40K! Levi is the real deal and went out and just made his movie happen. Very inspiring…

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[104] Downton Abbey: A New Era - French Schemes and Hollywood Dreams 43:37

2y ago43:37

43:37

Ahhhh, it's great to be back at Downton! How we all missed the serious challenges of French weather, bad accents, and servants sitting where the king once sat. The damsels dig into this delight of a movie that (spoiler) we all loved! Julian may be listening to this podcast since one of our predictions came true ;) So pop open the good champagne, to…

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Writing AND Acting with Rebecca Louise Miller - Screenwriter, Actress (ONE DAY HOME/Winner at 2021 Austin Film Festival) 1:25:53

2y ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Brooklyn-based screenwriter and actress, Rebecca Louise Miller. A former playwright, Rebecca made the transition to writing for the screen and has since wrote and starred in the short film, ONE DAY HOME, published on the popular YouTube channel, Omeleto, in addition to winning the Rooster Teet…

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Winning a Screenwriting Competition with Minh Anh Vo Dinh - Screenwriter (Winner of 2021 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition) 1:31:43

2y ago1:31:43

1:31:43

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Toronto-based horror screenwriter, Minh Anh Vo Dinh. Minh was the winner of the WeScreenplay "Diverse Voices" Competition in 2021 with his script, THE OTHERED, among a plethora of other high placements in prominent competitions. We've been friends on Twitter for awhile and I was thrilled to si…

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What Managers Look For in New Writers with Jarrod Murray - Literary Manager/Producer (1BR, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH) 1:35:19

2y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to literary manager and producer, Jarrod Murray (@theofficialword). Jarrod is actually my manager at Epicenter! He was kind enough to come on the show and give us a manager's perspective on common questions screenwriters might have, especially those seeking representation. Give this episode a lis…

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Writing from Vulnerability with Sam Thompson - Screenwriter/Director (Network ISA’s Top 25 to Watch in 2022) 1:42:13

2y ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, director, and one of Network ISA's Top 25 to watch in 2022, Sam Thompson (@SamWritesMovies). This episode is a little rambly as Sam and I both are ramblers. We cover a wide range of topics including mental health struggles as a writer, genre switching while maintaining a "brand,"…

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Winning at Austin Film Festival with Melissa Turkington - Screenwriter/Director (Winner at 2020 Austin Film Festival) 1:26:17

2y ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Melissa Turkington (@Leftovers_Movie). Melissa was the winner of the Austin Film Festival Drama Teleplay Competition in 2020 for a pilot she penned. In addition to her writing, she has a short film LEFTOVERS in the works, along with a short documentary MARGINALIA, bo…

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[103] The Gilded Age S01 E08-09 ~ Bustle Battles, Broken Hearts 45:33

2y ago45:33

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We've reached the final stretch of the debut season of The Gilded Age -- young ladies are coming out, old ladies are crossing streets, and secrets are being revealed! The scent of wealth is in the air from the beaches of Newport to the ballrooms of New York (but it seems no amount of money can buy reliable help these days). The damsels are happy wi…

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Winning Screenwriting Competitions with Brian T. Arnold - Screenwriter/Director/Performer (Winner in Tracking Board Launch Pad & Script Pipeline First Look) 1:21:16

2y ago1:21:16

1:21:16

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to writer, director, and performer, Brian T. Arnold (or BTA as I am calling him for the rest of my life). BTA moved from West Virginia to L.A. a decade ago and he's been working towards his dreams ever since. He's the winner of multiple screenwriting competitions which helped him land his reps at…

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[102] The Gilded Age S01 E04-07 ~ Bright Lights, Bags of Shoes 40:40

2y ago40:40

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Downton Gabby aka Gilded Gabby is back and analyzing episodes 4 - 7 of Uncle Julian's latest show "The Gilded Age"! The damsels cringe over Marian's faux pas and Ward McAllister's accent, and pit frisky adventurer Mr. Raikes against Peggy's hunky editor Mr Fortune. We wonder if we'll see any more of Turner's breasts, marvel at Agnes' hilarious sile…

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Breaking into Hollywood with Nabil Chowdhary - Screenwriter/Director (Winner of 2019 ScreenCraft Sci-Fi Competition) 1:44:55

2y ago1:44:55

1:44:55

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm speaking with Australian-based writer/director, Nabil Chowdhary! Nabil was the winner of the 2019 ScreenCraft Sci-Fi Competition, and has been on a ROCKETSHIP to THE MOON ever since. No, I don't know. I just thought that could be funny because he writes sci-fi. But seriously, he's been doing really well …

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Finding a Manager with Edith D. Rodriguez - Screenwriter/Director (ASHES - Short Film) 1:11:56

2y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, we have Screenwriter and Director, Edith D. Rodriguez (@edithdrod)! Edith is a recently-repped writer with wisdom to share that goes beyond the page as she juggles her ascending screenwriting career with raising kids and holding down a full-time job. She recently finished a fantastic short film titled ASHES …

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[101] The Gilded Age S01 E01-03 ~ Old Dogs, New Tricks 48:13

2y ago48:13

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Downton Gabby is back lovingly analyzing Uncle Julian's latest show The Gilded Age, one hat feather at a time. And boy, do we have opinions! Old vs. new! Upstairs vs. downstairs! People whose ancestors arrived on the Mayflower (or so they say) vs. people whose ancestors picked potatoes in Ireland. And all with a (shocking) American accent. The dams…

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Creating the Screenwriting Notes Community App with Jennifer Dunn - Screenwriter/Producer 1:04:52

2y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, we have the creator of the brand new Notes Community App that helps screenwriters find the perfect writers group for them, it's Jennifer Dunn (@WriterJennDunn). Jennifer is a screenwriter and producer based in Georgia, and in this episode we talk about her brand (White trash liberal elite), her writing proce…

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Twitter Networking for Screenwriters with Guy Crawford - Screenwriter (New Orleans-based, Screenwriting Twitter Legend) 1:38:50

2y ago1:38:50

1:38:50

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, we have infamous Screenwriting Twitter good guy, Guy Crawford. Based in New Orleans, Guy is an extremely friendly and supportive fella to all in the community and we all love him for it. In the episode we talk about who he is as a writer, his views on respectful networking with pros, near-death experiences, …

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Finding a Manager with David L. Williams - Screenwriter (Final Draft Big Break Top 5 Finalist) 1:38:16

2+ y ago1:38:16

1:38:16

Hey there, everybody. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with screenwriter David L. Williams. David and I have an interesting connection to bond over in this episode as we were both repped one week apart at the end of December. Recently repped at Gramercy Park Entertainment, and having some exciting things happening at CAA, David is buzzing …

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Becoming a Coverfly-Endorsed Screenwriter with Cara Rothenberg - Screenwriter 1:25:45

2+ y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Hey there, everybody. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with fellow screenwriter and funny person on Twitter, Cara Rothenberg. Cara is based in New York where she works in television. She's been added to the Coverfly Endorsed Writer List so you know she's legit. We get into all kinds of fun stuff and had a now hilarious technical mishap hal…

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The Debut Episode with Gabe Braxton - Screenwriter/Director 1:18:33

2+ y ago1:18:33

1:18:33

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my first-ever Screenwriting Twitter friend, horror writer and director, Gabe Braxton. Gabe has written numerous horror shorts and features and produced a few shorts of his own. He's also placed in many screenwriting contests around the net and knows a thing or two about trying to utilize contests…

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