Demystifying what it means to be an everyday working Screenwriter.
Our top episodes.
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Being a Blacklist Writer: Q&A with Alex Convery
Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk with screenwriter Alex Convery about being on the Blacklist multiple times, the influence that has had on his career, and about the story of how his most recent Blacklist script, AIR JORDAN, got Ben Affleck attached to direct and co-star with Matt Damon.
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Tips for Writing a Short Film
What are the main tenets when writing a short film? Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what you should be thinking about as you embark on writing your short film in terms of story, character and structure.
TWIW: ChatGPT writes "Black Mirror" episodes and BURN IT DOWN by Maureen Ryan and toxicity in writers rooms.
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Taika Waititi's 10 Screenwriting Tips
Taika Waititi is considered one of the busiest filmmakers in Hollywood right now, working on some of the biggest franchises in history while also finding time to write, produce, direct, and act in other passion projects. So hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss Taika Waititi's 10 Pieces of Screenwriting Wisdom from Taika Waititi to see what can be learned and applied to everyday Screenwriting careers.
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Zoom Screenwriter Q&A - Struggling with a midpoint in your script? Wondering how long you should wait to follow up with a potential rep? Tasha and Josh are here to answer all of your story and everyday screenwriting questions! Zoom sessions will be posted afterward as exclusive podcast episodes for Co-Ep patrons only.
Spec Brainstorming 101 – An exclusive bonus VIDEO podcast series! Get an inside look at brainstorming and story breaking techniques in action as Tasha and Josh work together to break a story from the seed of an idea to outline.
Script Club - Get the chance to read and have an in depth discussion on a new script! Simply read the script before the meeting with an eye specifically towards the execution of the writing. Tasha and Josh will come with discussion questions for everyone to dig deeper into what works / what doesn't / what writing lessons can be learned, etc.
What's included
Spec Brainstorming 101 VIDEO SERIES
Zoom Screenwriter Q&As
Join the exclusive Act Two Patreon chat community, including Tasha & Josh!
Exclusive invites to Act Two live events (approx 3 per year)
Guide Content by submitting questions for upcoming topics and guests