Podcasts about screenwriters

Darkness Radio Presents:  The Maury Island Incident: The First Sighting Of Aliens In America w/Mark Everton & Steve Edmiston In 1947 there were a series of bizarre encounters with Unidentified Flying Objects across the United States and Roswell, New Mexico became a household name. But first, in Washington, a spree of sightings would unfold bringing to the modern world the concept of the ‘flying saucer' and possibly the first instance of Men in Black.  This brings up the question, Is this first sighting on Maury Island (which was later called a hoax by the Government, for reasons stated in today's program)actually the first acknowledged sighting of UFO in America and not Roswell?! On Today's show, we welcome in the head of the UFO Mysteries Trail at Seattle Southside , an adventure that delves into the historical Maury Island Incident... and Steve Edmiston, the Screenwriter and Co-Producer of "The Maury Incident", an award-winning short film chronicling the true story of Harold Dahl and his alleged 1947 sighting of a UFO over Puget Sound. We talk with Mark and Steve about the incident, why Project Blue Book and the FBI deemed this a hoax, how the Men in Black became involved in this event (and why this area of the country has a Men In Black Birthday Bash!),and, if this case could be reopened and brought before the politicians on Capital Hill?! Wanna check out the UFO Mysteries Trail on Southside Seattle?! CLICK THIS LINK! https://www.seattlesouthside.com/welcome-back-aliens/ufo-mysteries-trail/ Wanna check out the Men In Black Birthday Bash? Click Here:  https://mibbbfest.squarespace.com/ Want to see something that will blow your mind? Here is that animation map that Steve was talking about on the show with all the locations of UFO sightings durings the "Flying Disc Craze"! Click here to see it:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1947_flying_disc_craze#/media/File:Flying_disc_craze_of_1947_-_no_labels_-_animated.gif and to get more information about the movie and see the trailer for "The Maury Island Incident" CLICK HERE NOW:  https://mauryislandincident.com/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ Want to be an "Executive Producer" of Darkness Radio? email Tim@darknessradio.com for details!  #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #markeverton #steveedmiston #themauryislandincident #seattlesouthside #meninblackbirthdaybash  #Aliens  #UFO #UAP #Extraterrestrials #Alienspaceships  #disclosure #meninblack #capitalhill #luiselizondo #christophermellon #jacquesvallee #desmoines #tukwila #jedgarhoover #AATIP #FBI #militaryintelligence #fredcrisman #harolddahl #kennetharnold #projectbluebook #1947 #roswell #conspiracytheory #UFOhoax

More than 100 influential disabled people have signed an open letter to Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, calling £5bn worth of benefit cuts, “cruel”.Screenwriter, Jack Thorne, behind hits including Adolescence and Toxic Town talks exclusively to Access All about why he signed the letter which dubs the planned reforms “cruelty by policy”. The Department for Work and Pensions says its “determined to support people in all parts of the county”. Also, we hear from author and The Guardian columnist, Frances Ryan about how a trip to the pub lead to her chronic illness and why her new book Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girl's Guide To Life is essential reading for everyone. Presented by Emma Tracey Produced by Alex Collins Sound recorded and mixed by Dave O'Neill Editors: Beth Rose and Damon Rose

Rob Edwards is a thirty-year veteran of movies and television who wrote and produced shows including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Full House, and In Living Color before writing two classic animated films for Walt Disney Feature Animation: the Academy Awards and Golden Globe nominated The Princess and The Frog, and the Academy Awards nominated Treasure Planet. His new project is the graphic novel Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls. Rob Edwards reflects on being creative for a living, the difference between tourists and pretenders and being a real professional, and how he feels obligated to both teach and entertain in his work. He also shares what it was like working on such iconic TV shows as Roc and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and managing the pressure and responsibility of being one of the few Black creative workers with his range and depth of experience in Hollywood. Rob Edwards also does some sharing about his approach to writing the new Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World and how Anthony Mackie's character “Sam Wilson” (who is now the new “Captain America”) reflects the much deeper history of the long Black Freedom Struggle and the pressure to always succeed in the face of the (near) impossible. On this special Memorial Day episode of the podcast, Chauncey DeVega continues with his annual tradition of reading an account of the first such remembrance day that took place at the end of the Civil War when now free Black Americans buried Union Army war dead in Charleston, South Carolina and honored their sacrifice and victory over the Confederacy with a huge parade. Chauncey also reads an account written by a member of the United States Colored Troops about his experience(s) in the Civil War and doing battle against the forces of the Confederacy who were determined to keep Black people in bondage. And Chauncey DeVega goes on a journey around his neighborhood and has a surreal series of experiences where he was lucky to not be shot by street pirates, learned from a wise honored elder on the bus, and then encountered a young man who claimed to be a time traveler. WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow   https://www.patreon.com/TheTruthReportPodcast

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discover a list of top tips for aspiring Screenwriters, according to the New York Film Academy. They disagree fundamentally with some tips, and expound on the practicality of others in the real world. There is advice for up & coming Screenwriters everywhere. Tasha and Josh help translate that advice into real-life scenarios and uses.   TWIW: Outlining as a surprising tool for a writer who doesn't outline   Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist 

David Silverman is a TV producer/writer, and psychotherapist who helps writers and stars with self-fulfillment. He has written for 30 TV shows and has movies out. Among his TV credits are episodes of THE JEFFERSONS, ONE DAY AT A TIME, ALICE, NEWHART, and ALF. He recently co-wrote a book called HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR SCREENWRITER. It has chapters on procrastination, perfectionism, social anxiety, and highly sensitive persons. I had the great pleasure of speaking to him about a lot of this and more.*I do not own any of the content used in this podcast.Follow David Silverman at www.hollywoodscriptwriting.comIf you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the simple instructions.Follow Kare Reviews at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.karereviews.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KareReviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JeffreyKare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic

An award winning podcast? Screenwriters? Power Walkers? What CANT FFP Do?! Oh, and we're in a band!!

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to Producers Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor + co-writers Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor about Final Destination: Bloodlines. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Tonight's Horrorhound Filmfest guest is Mike Ede who is an award winning screenwriter that has had his scripts featured at Horrorhound as well as Days of the Dead. Some of the titles include "Gaunt," a creepy hospital story with a twist, "Team Bonding," which gives a whole new meaning to company retreat and "All I Want for Christmas is... You!," a Christmas Horror comedy about a Canadian crooner and an American Diva who settle their feud once and for all. A long time supporter of the podcast as well, it was such a pleasure having Mike on to discuss his writing process, what inspired him to be a screenwriter and what his favorite scary movies are. Follow Mike on Instagram at bahhumguy and show him your support at Days of the Day Indy this year!   'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry   Merchandise: https://dfwtopodcast.creator-spring.com/   Sponsored by:   Dietsmoke.com - use promo code DFWTO for 50% off your purchase   Betterhelp: Visit betterhelp.com/dfwto to get 10% off when you sign up for your first month.

"Time spent traveling on trains, just staring out the window: I don't think that's lost time. That's when we have our best ideas." –Kim Krizan In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Kiki introduce their interview with Kim Krizan by talking about their own personal love of the movie Before Sunrise, and how they first experienced it (0:30); Kim talks about her early travel experiences in Czechoslovakia as a teenager, and in England in her twenties (14:30); how the low-information technological moment of travel in the 1990s doesn't exist anymore in the 2020s (23:30); how Kim became involved with helping Richard Linklater write Before Sunrise, and their creative process in working together (34:00); Kim's ongoing relationship to the movie, 30 years after it came out (44:00); and an "Easter egg" segment featuring Kiki reading Melissa Fite Johnson's poem "Before Sunrise on the VCR" (55:30). Kim Krizan (@kimkrizan) is the Oscar-nominated cowriter of the Before Sunrise movies, and the author of Spy in the House of Anaïs Nin. Kristen “Kiki” Bush is an actress, known for Paterno, Liberal Arts, Suits, Law & Order: SVU, and onstage performances at Manhattan Theatre Club, The Public, and Lincoln Center. Notable Links: 2025 Screenwriting in Paris class, with Kim Krizan (creative writing class) Paris Writing Workshops (summer learning-vacation classes) Before Sunrise (1995 movie) Before Sunset (2004 movie) Ethan Hawke (American actor and director) Julie Delpy (French actress and director) Richard Linklater (American filmmaker) Kristen "Kiki" Bush in People, Places & Things (2022 play at the Studio Theatre) Thoughts on watching the Before trilogy, 25 years on, by Rolf Potts (essay) BritRail (train pass in the UK) London A-Z (street atlas) Siouxsie and the Banshees (British rock band) Wembley Stadium (London venue) Continuous partial attention (behavior) Slacker (1990 film) Dazed and Confused (1993 film) Anaïs Nin (French-American diarist and novelist) Eurail Pass (train pass to 33 European countries) The Game Camera (trailer for 2025 short film made by Kiki and Rolf) Uncle Vanya (play by Anton Chekhov) Robert Falls (former artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theater) Melissa Fite Johnson (poet) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator-writer-showrunner Tony Gilroy about all of Andor Season 2. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

"Time spent traveling on trains, just staring out the window: I don't think that's lost time. That's when we have our best ideas." –Kim Krizan In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Kiki introduce their interview with Kim Krizan by talking about their own personal love of the movie Before Sunrise, and how they first experienced it (0:30); Kim talks about her early travel experiences in Czechoslovakia as a teenager, and in England in her twenties (14:30); how the low-information technological moment of travel in the 1990s doesn't exist anymore in the 2020s (23:30); how Kim became involved with helping Richard Linklater write Before Sunrise, and their creative process in working together (34:00); Kim's ongoing relationship to the movie, 30 years after it came out (44:00); and an "Easter egg" segment featuring Kiki reading Melissa Fite Johnson's poem "Before Sunrise on the VCR" (55:30). Kim Krizan (@kimkrizan) is the Oscar-nominated cowriter of the Before Sunrise movies, and the author of Spy in the House of Anaïs Nin. Kristen “Kiki” Bush is an actress, known for Paterno, Liberal Arts, Suits, Law & Order: SVU, and onstage performances at Manhattan Theatre Club, The Public, and Lincoln Center. Notable Links: 2025 Screenwriting in Paris class, with Kim Krizan (creative writing class) Paris Writing Workshops (summer learning-vacation classes) Before Sunrise (1995 movie) Before Sunset (2004 movie) Ethan Hawke (American actor and director) Julie Delpy (French actress and director) Richard Linklater (American filmmaker) Kristen "Kiki" Bush in People, Places & Things (2022 play at the Studio Theatre) Thoughts on watching the Before trilogy, 25 years on, by Rolf Potts (essay) BritRail (train pass in the UK) London A-Z (street atlas) Siouxsie and the Banshees (British rock band) Wembley Stadium (London venue) Continuous partial attention (behavior) Slacker (1990 film) Dazed and Confused (1993 film) Anaïs Nin (French-American diarist and novelist) Eurail Pass (train pass to 33 European countries) The Game Camera (trailer for 2025 short film made by Kiki and Rolf) Uncle Vanya (play by Anton Chekhov) Robert Falls (former artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theater) Melissa Fite Johnson (poet) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Watch best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrexqrq7AIE Something has happenned in Mady's life. As an immigrant woman in America, she has achieved the American dream; A successful career as a doctor of psychology, a lavish home, nice car, and, most importantly a husband and two wonderful children, yet something is missing. Not knowing what it is, she goes looking for it in strange places and in ethically-questionable ways. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? It's about an immigrant woman, who has embodied the American dream by becoming a successful psychologist, a wife, and a mother, yet has started living an increasingly destructive double life to escape her existential despair. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Thriller. Dark Comedy, maybe. Always find this question hard to answer. How would you describe this script in two words? Control and abandon. What movie have you seen the most times in your life? It's a tie between Eraserhead, and The Invasion of the Body Snatchers.(1978) How long have you been working on this screenplay? 2 years, on and off. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to screenwriter Tom Bissell about Andor S2, episodes 10-12. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Watch the screenplay reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_akiPTQU9g Two strangers meet and sparks fly, but when he accidentally discovers forged paintings at her house, he leaves abruptly. That would be the end of their story except for the fact that he's reported her to the FBI, and their children are marrying one another on Christmas day. https://instagram.com/drjannajones Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? It's about two successful fifty-somethings who have had good lives but have avoided relationships because of the pain they experienced when they were younger. Because they are forced to spend time together, due to their children marrying one another, they eventually have to come to terms with the fact that they are flawed humans who care for one another. What genres does your screenplay fall under? The Art of the Matter is a romantic comedy and a holiday adventure. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Because it is an original take on the holiday movie, blending a Christmas romance with road trip adventure with heartfelt family drama. How would you describe this script in two words? Unconventionally conventional How long have you been working on this screenplay? I've been working on it for almost a year. I did a zoom script reading with you some months ago, and the feedback I got from the actors inspired me. It seemed to mean a lot of them, but listening to it, it was clear I still had work to do on it, and you mentioned a few things that made me think I still had a bunch to think about and rework. I've revised it multiple times since the reading. It may be getting close considering that the script won at this festival. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

“Sometimes it's easier to find and access your truth through ‘pretend' characters. So I had this embarrassment of riches of this true story but in my heart, I was like, ‘I totally get to tell my truth!'… So my advice is find a way to do it, and if you have to do a mind trick by saying, ‘I'm writing this pretend character' that's fine, but put all the stuff that's real to you into that pretend character, because I find there is an immense amount of freedom in being able to write through these characters because they aren't exactly my family, they are pieces of them. Writing your truth is possibly the scariest thing, but your truth only belongs to you, you are the person who experienced it in the exact way you experienced it. Know that you are giving a great gift to the world by doing it,” says Liz Maccie, screenwriter for the new film Nonnas, about how to make someone else's story personal to you.  On today's episode we chat with Nonnas screenwriter Liz Maccie and director Stephen Chbosky about turning this true story into a heartfelt movie about a man who risks everything to honor his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant with actual grandmothers as the chefs.   Maccie and Chbosky, a real-life married couple, talk about their own families and how they were able to put pieces of themselves on the screen. They discuss the hilarious Nonnas' food fight scene and how to balance grief with humor in the writing.   “I feel that the other side of grief is hope,” says Maccie, adding, “Because I have lost so much of my family, sometimes you're drowning in the grief. Then you have that moment when you suddenly feel that spark of hope again… we are all going to lose someone, even losing a pet. When we love something, someone and it goes away it's a devastating feeling and I think that connects us.”  Chbosky shared this advice for writers:  “The one bit of solace or encouragement that any writer of any age can find is that sometimes, the more specific you write about your experience the more universal the script and the movie is… I really am a humanist at heart. I believe in using this art form to find ways to unify people, inspire them and certainly give them hope, put on their shoes and go at it the next day, I just think that when you write about your own personal experience it can lead to great things. And it doesn't mean that it has to be a dramedy or comedy, it could be horror, it could be sci-fi, it could be any genre that you feel as long as it is specific to you.”.  To hear more, listen to the podcast. Nonnas is currently streaming on Netflix.       

This fabulous talk with Jacob Krueger is full of amazing insight, valuable lessons and thoughtful commentary on the screenwriting process. I know I learned a lot and I'm pretty sure you will too!Learn more on Jake's teaching at: www.writeyourscreenplay.comSupport the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter, Simon Uttley about writing CLEANER, starring Daisy Ridly, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"    CLEANER is out via Sky Cinema https://www.sky.com/watch/cleaner   "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) LA CONFIDENTIAL (1997) PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987)   "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."   Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/ Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, acclaimed poet, author, and screenwriter Rochelle Potkar opens up about her storytelling roots, the power of observation, the intimacy of poetry, and how every idea knows what it wants to become. From the quiet streets of Kalyan to the pulse of Mumbai, Rochelle shares insights on creativity, resilience, and the magic of listening deeply to stories waiting to be told.00:32- About Rochelle PotkarRochelle is the poet. She's an author and a screenwriter. 

In this episode, we dig into the lies we tell ourselves, about being “cool,” about our progress, and ask: are they really lies, or deeper truths in disguise? We kick things off with a hilarious Gen Z slang fail, then dive into how perfectionism blocks momentum in business, creativity, and life. With stories from CEOs, screenwriters, and our own messy projects, we show why sharing unpolished work is essential. From parenting lessons to political rants (with a Star Wars twist), we explore finding peace in chaos, valuing moments over stuff, and staying adaptable. It's raw, real, and hopefully, really useful.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:02) - Common Lies We Tell Ourselves(0:10:02) - Navigating Strategy and Procrastination(0:23:24) - The Gift of Contentment(0:32:46) - Navigating Imperfection and Ruin(0:37:53) - Letting Go of Dependencies(0:41:29) - Discovering Humility Through Self-Reflection(0:50:02) - The Value of Self-AwarenessSend us a text

New Film Courage book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 0:00 - I Used To Read A Book A Day 17:10 - How Stunt Work Saved My Life 30:36 - 3 Things That Helped Me Become A Hollywood Screenwriter 41:16 - How Writing A Stage Play Changed My Life 58:59 - Why Beginning Screenwriters Don't Need An Agent 1:07:07 - Why Building A Writing Career Is Much Tougher Than Getting A SAG Card Sammy Horowitz is an award winning action-actor, stuntman, playwright, and screenwriter from Chicago. Before moving to Hollywood, Sammy was a bouncer and doorman at nightclubs, an M.M.A. fighter, and eventually a full-time professional boxer who fought all over the country. Sammy is one of the only known stuntmen who has went on to write on television. His play, Musket and the Rat premiered in January 2020. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actor Sari Sanchez.

Stephanie Bast was abandoned in Korea, adopted by Italians and raised in a town so small and white, someone asked: “How are you gonna understand her when she starts speaking?” Fiercely loved and protected, she was taught to fear “the other” while knowing “the other” was herself. She started to write comedy to heal a wound. Now she writes to heal others, creating characters who think they're not enough, desperate to prove they're worthy of being saved. Stephanie lives in Los Angeles and is currently ISA's Story Farm fellow, Roadmap's Diversity Fellow, studied at UCLA extension and placed as a Finalist for Austin Film Festival, Final Draft's Big Break, CineStory, PAGE and The Writers Lab winner. A Broadway and TV/Film actress in the time when presenting as Asian was a detriment, she has turned the pain of her race into a super power. Stephanie writes for everyone who's adopted. She writes for everyone who hates looking in the mirror. She writes for her children, so they may always love their eyes. In a pinch, Stephanie can perform a reverse vasectomy. See more about Stephanie here: https://www.networkisa.org/profile/stephanie-bast

Adam kicks off the show with writer and director George Gallo to discuss his 2020 film The Comeback Trail, which is currently topping the charts on Paramount+. They also dive into Gallo's all-time classic Midnight Run, the importance of studying classic cinema for aspiring filmmakers, their shared admiration for Woody Allen, and a nostalgic look back at the claymation series Davey and Goliath.Next, comedian Gary Owen joins Adam in the studio to talk about his stand-up special No S, their recent show at the Ryman with Kid Rock, and some hilarious run-ins involving David Hasselhoff. They also touch on the strange coincidence of Gary and his opener having daughters with the same name, and the idea of maintaining “plausible deniability” by avoiding other comedians' material. Gary shares stories about joining the Navy, and how he managed to serve while simultaneously hosting a TV show.Later, Adam, Gary, and Jason “Mayhem” Miller tackle some of the day's top news stories, covering everything from Catholic priests and Alcatraz to Smokey Robinson. The conversation wraps up with talk about Boba and Poke, Richard Dreyfuss' grandfather, and the film The Rock. Get it on.FOR MORE WITH GARY OWEN:INSTAGRAM: @garyowencomedyYOUTUBE: @garyowencomTWITTER: @garyowencomedyWEBSITE: garyowen.liveFOR MORE WITH GEORGE GALLO:MOVIE: The Comeback Trail (Hulu)FOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER:INSTAGRAM: @mayhemmillerTWITTER: @mayhemmillerThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvRuffGreens.com - Use promo code “Adam”SHOPIFY.COM/carollaLIVE SHOWS: May 24 - Bellflower, CAMay 30 - Tacoma, WA (2 shows)May 31 - Tacoma, WA (2 shows)June 1 - Spokane, WA (2 shows)June 13 - Salt Lake City, UT (2 shows)June 14 - Salt Lake City, UT (2 shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to screenwriter Dan Gilroy about Andor S2, episodes 7-9. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with CEO of the BOHEMIA GROUP, Susan Ferris about what a manager is for and offers advice on when you should be looking to get yourself a manager, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"    BEOHEMIA GROUP https://www.bohemiaent.com   "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" THE GODFATHER (1972) & THE GODFATHER 2 (1974) THIS IS SPINAL TAP (1984) THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)   "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."   Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/ Written, produced and hosted by Stuart Wright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 185 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Award-Winning Filmmaker and Screenwriter, Director of The Dwen Curry Story & Lethal Legacy, and Author of The Sinful Series, Joe Carroll!Episode in a Glance:Check it out! In this episode, Joe and I reflect on his journey in the film industry, the importance of focusing on the work, and the value of building genuine relationships. Joe shares the challenges of moving to LA, the significance of networking, and the evolution of personal and professional identities over time. The episode also touches on the impact of generational wealth and the lessons learned from raising children. We discuss the importance of storytelling, audience connection, and the evolution of creative projects, including writing and podcasting. Joe and I also highlight personal growth, networking, and the significance of focusing on the work rather than the end goal. We end the episode by sharing their favorite shows and reflecting on our journeys in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the value of experience and perseverance.Key Points:- Focus on the work, not just the destination.- Building genuine relationships is key to success.- Networking is about being remembered, not just known.- Generational wealth encompasses more than just financial assets.- Personal growth often comes from overcoming challenges.- Authenticity is crucial in building connections.- Success is often a result of being in the right place at the right time.- Understanding the audience is crucial in filmmaking.- Capturing a complex narrative in a limited timeframe is challenging.- Writing a book requires dedication and overcoming initial hurdles.- Podcasting has evolved from simple audio to a full production.- Networking and building experience at home is essential before venturing out.- Personal growth often comes from taking on new challenges.About our guest: Joe Carroll is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. His recent credits include directing the critically acclaimed BET+ biopic FIGHTING TO BE ME:THE DWEN CURRY STORY and previously writing and directing the BET+ thriller LETHAL LEGACY. After making national news for crashing a Marvel red carpet impersonating comedian Hannibal Buress (yes, that was him), Carroll signed his first studio deal with CBS Studios as a Co-Ep for SUGAR MAMAS. Prior to this, he co-created the award-winning Amazon series MS. INCORPORATED, and has since served on the writing staff for BEL-AIR, THE CHI, and THE RESIDENT. He is also the author of the thriller/suspense novel series "Sinful Confessions," which he is currently adapting for TV.Follow and contact:Instagram: @iamJoeCarrollJoeCarrollOnline.comSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

Episode Type: Listen to LearnWatch this episode on YouTube here.Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with business owner and screenwriter/producer Todd Pringle about his successfully finished independent film, Going Viral (affiliate link)."In a neon-lit backdrop of the 1980s, a nerdy teenager suddenly gets the popularity he's always wanted when a deceitful artificial intelligence makes him a video star."For additional notes and links, click here.

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g8svgvUGc Kathy, a failed writer, barely gets by selling “haunted” dolls online to gullible marks, writing elaborate backstories to up the selling price. Her quiet life is upended when she encounters the real deal: Clara Jane, a vintage doll possessed by a foul-mouthed spirit. Clara Jane makes Kathy question everything she thought she knew, and forces her to make a bold choice to change the course of her life. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Kathy, a failed writer, barely gets by selling “haunted” dolls online to gullible marks, writing elaborate backstories to up the selling price. Her quiet life is upended when she encounters the real deal: Clara Jane, a vintage doll possessed by a foul-mouthed spirit. Clara Jane makes Kathy question everything she thought she knew, and forces her to make a bold choice to change the course of her life. How would you describe this script in two words? Creepy, salty. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? I think the premise is unique, though there's definitely a niche fanbase for haunted dolls—both those who truly believe and those who just enjoy that weird little world. And who couldn't use a little encouragement to follow their creative dreams… from beyond the grave? From a production standpoint, this could be made on a very low budget and shot over 2–3 days. There are only three human characters and two locations. The doll is the most important character and would ideally be robotic—but as a backup, I know some talented puppet makers from a previous short I produced. What movie have you seen the most times in your life? Ngl: The Princess Bride. I forced my friends to watch it nearly every day ine summer in middle school. In the horror genre: Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula. A perfect film. No notes. Much better than the book. How long have you been working on this screenplay? I finished the first draft in early 2020, and planned to produce and direct it as my second short film with the Bay Area Indies film group. Then—well, you know—the pandemic. Also—I had a baby. I recently returned to it and did a few revisions over the past year. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Screenwriter and playwright Phyllis Nagy joins moderator Patrice Petro for a discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 classic Strangers on a Train. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, the film follows tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger), who meets the charming but disturbed Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) during a chance encounter on a train. Bruno proposes they “swap” murders—he'll kill Guy's wife, and Guy will kill Bruno's father—eliminating any obvious motive. When Bruno follows through, Guy finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and suspense. Known for its striking visual style and psychological complexity, Strangers on a Train is celebrated as one of Hitchcock's most influential thrillers, offering a masterclass in tension and moral ambiguity. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 40542]

Screenwriter and playwright Phyllis Nagy joins moderator Patrice Petro for a discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 classic Strangers on a Train. Adapted from Patricia Highsmith's debut novel, the film follows tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger), who meets the charming but disturbed Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) during a chance encounter on a train. Bruno proposes they “swap” murders—he'll kill Guy's wife, and Guy will kill Bruno's father—eliminating any obvious motive. When Bruno follows through, Guy finds himself caught in a dangerous game of blackmail and suspense. Known for its striking visual style and psychological complexity, Strangers on a Train is celebrated as one of Hitchcock's most influential thrillers, offering a masterclass in tension and moral ambiguity. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 40542]

Sandy takes you with her as we discover a private beach in Malibu's beautiful Point Dume area to discuss Elli Mae McNulty, an actor turned screenwriter who allegedly exploits California's tenancy laws to turn casual stays into protracted eviction wars. When asked to leave the premises, this English Rose transforms into a nasty piece of work. You wouldn't want to have tea with this woman at separate restaurants. Quoting Vanity Fair writers, Bradley Hope and Tom Wright, “Sure, let a neighbor use the guest room for a few nights. What could go wrong?”Executive Producer Kristin OvernExecutive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan StollerVanity Fair Article by  BRADLEY HOPE AND TOM WRIGHT.https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/serial-squatter-malibu-point-dume?srsltid=AfmBOoqdAQrmQmjiVZHtHCVV9o00imDc44tlluoRCh4xD8HdfPrE33bh

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usmb47wTPU8 Using his tech capabilities, Matt puts a team together to help build a virtual reality world that is a mirror if the real world, however, lack of funding needs they need to find some way get the project off the ground. Matt decides to impress the Dean of Engineering by telling him about a special chip and code he has written that has affects in the virtual reality and in the real world. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? An outsider graduate student attempts to create a digital mirror of his brain by building a custom VR world. He soon discovers that in order to achieve success, he must believe his VR creation is real life. Which, of course, is ridiculous . . . Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? The Fold offers a story about a human/digital melding and the birth of generalized artificial intelligence without resulting in catastrophe for humans or machines. It can be produced as either a stand alone feature or the opening salvo of a limited series exploring stories and conflicts in and between both VR and IRL. I feel this is minimally explored narrative territory. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/

Angela Franklyn's stage and screen career in London was stopped in its tracks when she was diagnosed with a rare health condition. 

Host Jeff Goldsmith screenwriter Beau Willimon about Andor S2, episodes 4-6. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk about self-talk, the kind that holds us back, and the kind that pushes us forward. How do we recognize and manage those self-destructive thoughts, and how do we start talking kinder to ourselves as writers.   Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist 

https://michellecutler.com/Steve Harper and screenwriter and storytelling coach, Michelle Cutler, discuss the importance of listening in communication, noting that many people interrupt before the other person finishes speaking. Michelle emphasizes the rhythm of conversation and the value of pausing to allow others to respond. They explore how effective communication involves giving space for others to speak and pivoting in conversations.   Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=ushttps://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+networkhttps://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+networkhttps://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network

Send us a textThis week, Brandon is joined by 'Woman in the Yard' screenwriter Sam Stefanak to discuss one of the most controversial movies of the year so far! Join them as they discuss the film's origins, the process of working with director Jaume Collet-Serra, and the answers to the film's big finale.Follow Brandon on social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookLetterboxdBrandontoksmovies.com

Gareth Evans and Netflix deliver a gritty, unrelenting masterpiece with Havoc, a dark, visceral love letter to the action-cop genre. This blood-soaked thrill ride, where corruption taints every soul and no one escapes unscathed by the credits, is a raw, pulse-pounding triumph. The Film Buff is all in for this chaotic, adrenaline-fueled delight! The Film Buff is grateful to those who brought us Havoc. The Cast: Tom Hardy as Walker Jessie Mei Li as Ellie Timothy Olyphant as Vincent Forest Whitaker as Lawrence Beaumont Justin Cornwell as Charlie Quelin Sepulveda as Mia Luis Guzmán as Raul Yeo Yann Yann as Tsui's Mother Sunny Pang as Ching Michelle Waterson as The Assassin Richard Harrington Jeremy Ang Jones as Tsui Fong Gordon Alexander as Hayes Tom Wu Narges Rashidi Jill Winternitz Serhat Metin as Cortez Xelia Mendes-Jones Jim Caesar Sharon D. Clarke Alan Leong The Crew: Gareth Evans – Director, Screenwriter, Producer Tom Hardy – Producer Ed Talfan – Producer Aram Tertzakian – Producer Scott Frank – Additional Literary Material (uncredited) John Lee Hancock – Additional Literary Material (uncredited) Matt Flannery – Director of Photography Tom Pearce – Production Designer Siân Jenkins – Costume Designer Aria Prayogi – Music Sara Jones – Editor Matt Platts-Mills – Editor Gareth Evans – Editor Jude Poyer – Action Designer & Stunt Coordinator Kelly Valentine Hendry – Casting Henry Engelhardt – Executive Producer Diane Briere de L'Isle – Executive Producer Nick Spicer – Executive Producer Nate Bolotin – Executive Producer Andrew Eaton – Executive Producer

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKPy3qh6KJ4 Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? The story is about an exhibitionist addicted to chowers who grapples with a converging world of voyeuristic non-acceptance and risks losing it all including a potential love interest. What genres does your screenplay fall under? It's a pure Dramedy! Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? CHOWER is currently in production with the hopes of bringing a fun entertaining experience to audiences. How would you describe this script in two words? Tik-Tok Effect Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at the frustration over out of control ‘tipping' practices AND the reasons behind fast food chain ‘Jack in the Box' announcing the closure of close to 200 locations… PLUS – The Rahner Report has a review of the hit Disney+ Star Wars series “Andor: Season 2” AND a heartfelt plea to help support the GoFundMe campaign for writer, screenwriter, and director Donald F. Glut (Land of the Lost, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, DuckTales, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and many more) in overcoming serious financial loss caused by identity theft - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – The Rahner Report's review of the hit Disney+ Star Wars series “Andor: Season 2” AND a heartfelt plea to help support the GoFundMe campaign for writer, screenwriter, and director Donald F. Glut (Land of the Lost, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, DuckTales, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and many more) in overcoming serious financial loss caused by identity theft - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Screenwriter and major league baseball scout J.D. Elliby talks about the authenticity, character arcs, obstacles, and emotional moments that help create a great on-screen baseball story. 

Host Jeff Goldsmith creator-showrunner-writer Tony Gilroy about Andor S2 eps 1-3. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

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Watch the best scene reading of the script: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1T5AEoYFLg A carefree young American woman gains a new appreciation for life when she is caught up in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.instagram.com/hannah_pacificostudios/ Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about?A quietly-queer young Jewish-American woman gains a new appreciation for life when she is caught up in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Drama-Lesbian Romance-Suspense & Thriller. How would you describe this script in two words? Two words: “History Shaper.” What movie have you seen the most times in your life? “Casablanca,” the inspiration for “Ticket to Kyiv.” Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

https://michellecutler.com/Steve Harper and Michelle Cutler discuss the importance of finding opportunities in life's challenges. Michelle, a storytelling and screenwriting coach, emphasizes the need to redefine oneself after significant changes, such as job loss or relationship endings. She advises quick adaptation and continuous engagement in new activities to stay employable and relevant. Michelle shares strategies like writing a 25-word self-description and maintaining a gratitude journal. Steve highlights the disposability of modern products and the need for personal resilience. They also touch on the importance of self-reflection and the value of relationships, suggesting that proactive engagement can lead to new opportunities and personal growth. Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=ushttps://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+networkhttps://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+networkhttps://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Five of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.Screenwriter, and newly minted Oscar winner, Peter Straughan is fascinated by stories of loyalty and betrayal. In Episode Five of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Cromwell's loyalty is under question. Today, Peter joins the podcast to discuss adapting and writing this captivating drama series.

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJinQjEWvf8 Summary: On the run from a job, Steph finds herself in danger and a target. She falls and lands under a Boulder which traps her for 2 days. While trying to survive as long as she can for help to arrive, she reaches an unpleasant realization. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? This single location thriller is about a woman named Steph who is forced to confront the choices she's made in life – lying to her biological son about who his mother is, leading a life of crime because it was the easier path to follow – all while trapped under a rock as hired thugs try and find her. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Action. Thriller. Single location. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Not only is it a thriller, but I'm trying to say something as well about the decisions that we make as we move along in our life. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

In honor of my friend Linda Mazur, we are replaying one of my favorite episodes: the little-known mystery of the 1997 disappearance of screenwriter Gary Devore.  Gary was returning home after working out the ending of his latest script, which he claimed would blow the lid off government secrets, when he disappeared without a trace.  Did Gary step out to “buy a pack of cigarettes,” or was he met with foul play?   We'll delve into what happened that fateful night and revisit the rumors and conspiracy theories that continue to baffle and disturb people.  Executive Producer Kristin OvernExecutive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan Stoller

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiEeUQ6nzx4 Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Shesafella, a modern twist on Cinderella, is about a kind-hearted teen forced into servitude by a ruthless stepmother and closeted stepbrothers, who defies the odds with help from her butch fairy godmother. At a Ball, she wins Princess's heart but vanishes, leaving behind a single Doc Martens shoe. Princess's Instagram posts spark a citywide search, and Shesafella must outsmart her family, reclaim her true self, and fight for her happily ever after. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Fantasy, romance, fairy tale, LGBTQ Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Cinderella movies (Ever After, Ella Enchanted, A Cinderella Story) are beloved for their timeless themes: rags to riches, kindness over cruelty, and finding one's voice. But they've all followed the same blueprint—a girl meeting a boy. Shesafella flips the script. It's a girl meeting a girl, in a joyful, queer reimagining that feels both long overdue and perfectly timed. This is the inclusive fairy tale audiences have been waiting for. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews co-writers Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach about Drop. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net