Industry pros offer advice on writing, producing, and selling Christmas movies.
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This is the Official Site for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!" Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development at Blue Monday Prods (now executive producer of Amazon's upcoming CROSS: AFTER HOURS series). Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working writ ...
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🎬 Ever wonder what Hollywood is really like behind the scenes? 🎞️ Welcome to A Screenwriter’s Secret Diary, where the glamorous facade fades, and we pull back the curtain on the chaotic, unfiltered realities of the entertainment world. ⚡️ Hosted by Seda, a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, this is my personal diary of rants, revelations, and hard truths about surviving and thriving in showbiz. New episodes drop every Wednesday—your backstage pass to the life of a storyteller. ...
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Welcome to The Social Screenwriters Podcast! Hosted by me, Andy Compton (Screenwriter, Director, idiot). In this podcast, I‘ll be interviewing fellow screenwriters that I‘ve met on Twitter to discuss their path into screenwriting, thoughts on craft, and navigating the business-side of the industry. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Give us a follow and stay tuned!
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Welcome to THE BRITFLICKS PODCAST with screenwriter Stuart Wright. It is focused on the world of filmmaking and the film industry. In each episode, we provide recommendations, analysis, and practical tips for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike. We curate a list of movies (or advice) for each episode based on a specific theme, such as "5 Great Rom Coms" or "5 Great Script Development Tips," providing our listeners with a selection of films to add to their watchlist or techniq ...
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Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity
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Books & Writing episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winne ...
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Each episode I sit down with some of Australia's best screenwriters to to discuss the industry, their craft, their career and even the nuts and bolts of their writing process.
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Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance. About the Podcast: Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the s ...
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The Screenwriters Network Podcast: A Screenwriting Podcast for Emerging Writers!
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Interviews with members of the Screenwriters Network Discord server. Guests include professional screenwriters with produced film and television credits. Emerging writers who have optioned screenplays and made The Black List, Blood List, and Hit List. Get insight on how to finish at the top of contests from Austin Film Festival winners and Nicholl Fellowship Finalists. Each episode we discuss the writing process, screenwriting contests, fellowships, dealing with rejection, optioning scripts, ...
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Have you ever dreamed of writing the next Hollywood blockbuster, but don’t know where to start? Listen as three desperate screenwriters (Cook County Social Club) meet each week to read from a new, original screenplay and swap tales from the trenches of Tinseltown. All with the goal of pitching the best script to legendary producer Dutch Huxley! As one lead after another falls apart, we wonder whether their Hollywood dreams, and their friendship, will survive this journey. Special guests incl ...
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Join Events at the Apple Store as we examine all of the 2011 award season film favorites -- "The King's Speech", 'True Grit", "The Fighter", "Black Swan", "127 Hours", "The Social Network" and "Winter's Bone".
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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with Sacha Coward, author of QUEER AS FOLKLORE
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with QUEER AS FOLKLORE author Sacha Coward about the writing of his first book and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" QUEER AS FOLKLORE is out now in hardback. You can find it in all book shops and your local library. The paperback version comes out May 2025 ALIEN (1979) INDIANA JONES AND THE…
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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to dive into the remake of Nosferatu. Together, they analyze the gothic tale's visual brilliance, explore its storytelling challenges, and debate its thematic depth. With personal insights and contrasting perspectives, the discussi…
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Discover why targeting distributors, not just producers, can expand your opportunities to sell your Christmas scripts and reach broader markets year-round. In this episode, producer Brigitte Kingsley shares why targeting distributors can be a game-changer for your holiday screenplays. Learn how distributors connect with broadcasters, offer global r…
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“There used to be a time when leading men were okay with falling down as a character. Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones is a prime example of that. Even going back to the fifties, they understood that failure and falling down, but getting back up, is an endearing quality. It's a universal human quality. We have gotten to a point in the last 10 or 15 y…
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How can we improve the way we train and recruit police officers? Can TV dramas serve as positive models for policing and help foster community? Alexi Hawley is the creator of ABC’s The Rookie, starring Nathan Fillion, and Netflix's The Recruit, an espionage drama starring Noah Centineo that, in season two, explores the legal defense tactic 'graymai…
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“The position of the United States in the world, economically and politically, is the weakest it has been in my lifetime. I was born in the middle of the 20th century, so I have watched the rise of the American empire and the success of American capitalism in the second half of the 20th century. However, over the last 20 years, I have watched that …
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When capitalism stops serving the needs of the people, what can we do to create a fairer more equitable society? What can we learn from China's success and economic growth? Are we witnessing the decline of the American Empire and what comes next? Richard D. Wolff is the co-founder of Democracy at Work and host of their nationally syndicated show Ec…
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511: AWARD-WINNING WRITER-DIR LISA FRANCE
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In this super fun episode, Hilliard & guest co-host actor/writer/dir Denzel Whitaker sit down for an in-depth conversation with award-winning writer-dir-producer LISA FRANCE. If you ever had questions about how to become an Episodic Director, this might be the podcast for you! Lisa France is an entertainment vet with over 25+ years in the business …
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How do our personal lives influence the art we make? JIM SHEPARD (Author of The Book of Aron, Project X, & The World to Come starring Casey Affleck, Vanessa Kirby, Katherine Waterston · Winner of the PEN New England Award, The Story Prize) explores historical human dilemmas, the emotional imagination and literature's role in extending empathetic un…
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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with Jakob Abrahamsson of Swedish film distribution company NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT’s Jakob Abrahamsson about the challengers going forward for film distributors and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" For more about NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT see https://www.nonstopentertainment.com CURSE OF THE DEMON AKA NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1957) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSA…
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510: VETERAN SCRIPT COORDINATOR
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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host (writers assnt CROSS on Prime) J.R. Zamora-Thal, sat down for an in-depth conversation with writer/producer JOSHUA GILBERT. He's a mid-level TV writer (Flash) -- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4214168 -- and prior to staffing, did all the Writers' Office Assistant jobs: Writers' PA, Showrunner's Asst, Writer…
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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with Brendan Fitzgerald, CEO of SECUOYA STUDIOS
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with SECUOYA STUDIOS CEO Brendan Fitzgerald about the ambitions of the Spanish film and TV studio, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" For more about SECUOYA STUDIOS see https://secuoyastudios.com/en/ PULP FICTIONS (1994) BRAVEHEART (1995) ROMEO + JULIET (1996) "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED …
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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an ins…
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509: SERIES CREATOR - FRANCHESCA RAMSEY
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In this episode, Hilliard & guest-host writer/actor Dalila Ali Rajah sat down in a super fun, laugh-out-loud conversation with FRANCHESCA RAMSEY, actor, writer, producer and the creator/star of the award-winning series MTV Decoded! A former writer/correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, her first book, "Well That Esc…
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How to Build Relationships, Hook Up & Raise Hell Together: Conversation w/ DEAN SPADE - Highlights
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“This book has a lot of the wisdom of things that feminists and queers have learned in the community about sexuality, but the book is really for anybody who is political, even those just starting out and beginning to realize that there is something wrong with the systems they live under. I want to be in movements. Our movements are made of relation…
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LOVE in a F*cked-Up World: DEAN SPADE on How to Build Relationships, Hook Up & Raise Hell Together
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Why is it that we find the courage to boldly confront mainstream societal norms and structures, yet are so often unable to treat romantic partners with care and generosity? Why do we lose our principles when we become insecure, disappointed, or jealous? Why do we act our worst in sexual and romantic relationships? And why do we prioritize romantic …
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I'm sharing the hard truth about success, health, a fit body, and having fulfillment in life. There's also a surprise announcement, some wellness & fulfillment tips, and motivation that you need in order to take action in 2025! Make sure to subscribe on my YouTube for vlogs, updates, the new podcast, and more!…
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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with Devil’s Advocate’s TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE author James Rose
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with author James Rose about his Devil’s Advocate book about TEXAS CHAIN SAWS MASSACRE and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" Devil’s Advocate book about TEXAS CHAIN SAWS MASSACRE by James Rose has been in circulation since 2013 but copies are still to be found: https://www.liverpooluniversit…
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THREE WOMEN starring Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise, Betty Gilpin: Conversation w/ LAURA EASON - Highlights
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“I think the show conveys to the women watching that their lives matter. They don't have to be some gorgeous aspirational person, although Sloane absolutely fits that mold. But for others living in the Midwest, struggling and feeling unseen, hopefully, the mirrors of Lina and Maggie will help them not feel so alone and remind them that their storie…
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Female Desire, Sex & Intimacy: Emmy-nominated Producer, Writer, Playwright LAURA EASON on THREE WOMEN
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What is love? How do the narratives we internalize shape our understanding of relationships, intimacy, and family? Laura Eason is an Emmy-nominated producer, screenwriter, and playwright. Currently, she is the executive producer and showrunner of the Starz drama series Three Women. Based on a book by Lisa Taddeo, the series stars Shailene Woodley, …
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In this insightful episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun speaks with documentary filmmaker William Hart about his eight-year journey creating Lead and Copper, a film that exposes the ongoing Flint water crisis and the political and social factors behind it. William breaks down what drew him to Flint, how he navigated filming through a pandemic, and the…
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Building Worlds Beyond Modernity’s Double Fracture: A Discussion with Azucena Castro & Malcom Ferdinand
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In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu is delighted and privileged to be in conversation with Azucena Castro and Malcom Ferdinand. They start with a discussion of what Ferdinand calls the “double fracture”—the environmental division of humans from their connection to the biosphere, and the colonial division ins…
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508: ONE MOORER MEDIA AND MANAGEMENT
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In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Tracy Grant (Exec Producer on LACE on ALLBLK), sat down for an informative conversation about the ins-and-outs of finding opportunities for your screenwriting career with special guest JAMES MOORER (writer/producer/author/publisher behind the new company One Moorer Media and Management, that is dedicated to…
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How do the arts help us find purpose and meaning? What role do stories play in helping us preserve memories, connect us to each other, and answer life’s big questions? MAX RICHTER(Award-winning Composer & Pianist · His album Sleep is the most streamed classical album of all time) reflects on the importance of creativity and how literature, music, a…
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Writer-Director-Producer John Stimpson of H9 Films discusses how to craft irresistible pitches, build a standout portfolio, and sell your holiday screenplay in the competitive Christmas movie market. In this episode you’ll learn how to: Build a Diverse Portfolio of Ideas Understand Market Demands. Break the Rules with Fresh Perspectives. Be Pleasan…
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3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life with Amrou Al-Kadhi, writer/director of LAYLA
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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Amrou Al-Kadhi about their feature film debut LAYLA and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LAYLA is out now to rent or buy at home https://film.curzon.com/film/layla/#watch BODY ELECTRIC (2017) ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER (1999) CINEMA PARADISO "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTH…
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On this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun connects with writer and producer William Mikita, the creative force behind Chasing 3000—a heartfelt baseball drama that tapped big-name talent like Ray Liotta. William opens up about his life-altering shift from attorney to filmmaker, sparked by a deeply personal story and a …
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Can We Redefine Our Relationship with Nature? Scientists, Writers & Activists Share Solutions
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What can we learn from whales, the ways they communicate, and how their life cycle affects whole ecosystems, absorbing carbon and helping cool the planet? How have we contributed to the ecological degradation of the environment? How does language influence perception and our relationship to the more than human world? NAN HAUSER (Whale Researcher; P…
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Upgrade your life by 2025 or in 2025 with these tips and experience the ultimate growth. This week, we're talking about real growth, mindfulness, setting goals, and following through! Watch this episode on YouTube.
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How can we be more engaged global citizens? How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? What influence do billionaires have on politics, journalism, and the technology that shapes our lives? Lee McIntyre (Philosopher · Author of On Disinformation: How To Fight For Truth and Protect Democracy) examines democracy, and scien…
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507 : "PLANS VS GOALS" 2024
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In this episode, Hilliard and writer Saeed Crumpler (Flatbush Misdemeanors, 1st Look at Sony), sat down for an in-depth conversation on how to look at your writing career as a Plan vs a Goal in order to succeed and finish the thing you so desperately want to write. We also spend time talking about a slew of other writer topics, like screenwriting v…
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25 easy but powerful habits to make 2025 your best year. These habits are so easy that you can start applying them today! You will instantly level up, glow up, and improve your life with these simple habits. WATCH ON YOUTUBE. #levelup #glowup #2025 #selfdevelopment
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506: EVAN WAITE - "THE FAMILY GUY"
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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host comedy writer Myles Warden sat down with Co-Executive Producer EVAN WAITE in a super dope conversation. Evan is not only a writer/producer on long-running hit series The Family Guy, but he’s written for show like (Inside Job, Fairfax Sunnyside, unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), several shows as well as The New …
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Ep 253 - From “Just Friends” to Emmy Nods: Adam Tex Davis on Screenwriting Success and Versatility
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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Adam Tex Davis, the Emmy-nominated writer behind Just Friends starring Ryan Reynolds and the groundbreaking show Brain Games. Tex shares his journey from writing Star Wars fan stories as a kid to scripting beloved films and creating educational content that captivate…
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How can we learn to speak the language of the Earth and cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? How have we contributed to making our planet a more dangerous place, and how can we work to save it? COLIN STEEN (CEO of Legacy Agripartners) reflects on his u…
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Elon Musk, Putin's Russia, Murdoch's Fox News: How Billionaires Shape Our World with DARRYL CUNNINGHAM
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What influence do billionaires have on politics, journalism, and the technology that shapes our lives? What drives people to seek absolute power, and how can we hold them accountable? Darryl Cunningham is a cartoonist and author of Science Tales, Psychiatric Tales, The Age of Selfishness, and Billionaires: The Lives of the Rich and Powerful. Cunni…
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