

The 16th Annual Screenwriting Nominees Q&A
4 snips Feb 17, 2024
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Alex Mechanik
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David Hemingson
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Cord Jefferson
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Celine Song
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Arthur Harari
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Josh Singer
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Samy Burch
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Tony McNamara
Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews Oscar-nominated screenwriters about their creative processes and challenges. Topics include reigniting creative spark, cinematic education, character growth in storytelling, procrastination, cleanliness struggles, vulnerability, and personal touches in scriptwriting.
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Near Miss
- Cord Jefferson almost gave up writing after a TV show cancellation.
- Finding the novel "Erasure" reignited his passion, leading to "American Fiction".
Unexpected Opportunity
- Arthur Harari, primarily a director, struggled writing his first screenplay.
- A producer then suggested a heist film, leading to his first feature.
Career Revival
- David Hemingson faced multiple setbacks: his mother's death and a show cancellation.
- His manager's advocacy helped secure a job on "Just Shoot Me," reviving his career.