How to Be a Better Human How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry (with Franklin Leonard)
50 snips
Jan 18, 2021 
Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of The Black List, dives into the transformative impact of his platform on Hollywood. He discusses challenging conventional wisdom and how it can reshape entire industries. Leonard highlights the importance of amplifying marginalized voices and the necessity for ongoing assessment of representation in film. He emphasizes individual action for advocacy and how audiences can influence change, making the film industry both more equitable and profitable through diverse storytelling.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Conventional Wisdom in Hollywood
- The conventional wisdom in Hollywood about screenwriting merit is often wrong.
- This reliance on outdated conventions can lead to harmful biases in storytelling and representation.
Challenging Conventional Wisdom
- The film industry often operates on flawed conventional wisdom, leading to biased decision-making.
- Challenging these assumptions can improve diversity and profitability.
Diversity and Profitability
- A study by Stacey Smith showed that diverse films perform just as well financially when given equal support.
- The Blacklist, a platform for unproduced screenplays, has demonstrated that quality scripts lead to greater profits.