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How Broadcast Dramas Work, With ‘Quantum Leap’ Writer Shakina

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What does it look like to advocate for yourself as a creator? Well, it starts with understanding your value and knowing where you can serve. Then, you have to develop the courage to articulate and offer your expertise. This is exactly what Shakina did to land the role of executive story editor on the NBC series, Quantum Leap.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with multihyphenate creator, Shakina, to discuss:

  • How she got her start as a storyteller
  • Why framing is just as important in theater as it is on TV
  • How her experience as a trans person helps her write for Quantum Leap
  • What it’s like to work with new cast members every week
  • Why the coming out scene in “The Family Treasure” episode was so powerful
  • Telling ground-breaking nuanced stories that are unprecedented
  • Making queer stories more comfortable and less “threatening” for audiences
  • The fast-paced yet collaborative nature of writers' rooms
  • Advocating for herself in various roles on set
  • Creating space for characters we don’t normally see on television

Memorable Quotes

  • “Just write something that will never get made.” [8:52]
  • “You have to be in charge of how you see yourself and lean into the skills that bring you the most joy.” [35:47]
  • “Space without resources and support is a trap.” [40:00]
  • “Do something every day that pushes you toward your dream.” [41:02]

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Quantum Leap "The Family Treasure"

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What does it look like to advocate for yourself as a creator? Well, it starts with understanding your value and knowing where you can serve. Then, you have to develop the courage to articulate and offer your expertise. This is exactly what Shakina did to land the role of executive story editor on the NBC series, Quantum Leap.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with multihyphenate creator, Shakina, to discuss:

  • How she got her start as a storyteller
  • Why framing is just as important in theater as it is on TV
  • How her experience as a trans person helps her write for Quantum Leap
  • What it’s like to work with new cast members every week
  • Why the coming out scene in “The Family Treasure” episode was so powerful
  • Telling ground-breaking nuanced stories that are unprecedented
  • Making queer stories more comfortable and less “threatening” for audiences
  • The fast-paced yet collaborative nature of writers' rooms
  • Advocating for herself in various roles on set
  • Creating space for characters we don’t normally see on television

Memorable Quotes

  • “Just write something that will never get made.” [8:52]
  • “You have to be in charge of how you see yourself and lean into the skills that bring you the most joy.” [35:47]
  • “Space without resources and support is a trap.” [40:00]
  • “Do something every day that pushes you toward your dream.” [41:02]

Mentioned:

Quantum Leap "The Family Treasure"

Difficult People

Find No Film School everywhere:

On the Web

https://nofilmschool.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool

Twitter

https://twitter.com/nofilmschool

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool

Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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