On The Page

Writer Melissa Cassera, who now has 14 Lifetime movies to her credit, discusses her businessperson’s approach to getting and keeping work and the need to stay “obsessed” as an artist.

Writers George N Koulouris and Will Amato talk about the fun and work that go into writing short, entertaining content for “vertical films.” 

Writer/producer David Simkins (Adventures in Babysitting, Charmed, Grimm, Blade, Roswell, Angel) talks about his start as a screenwriter and his evolving process of writing his “core story."

From development funds to film markets, Frederik Ehrhardt talks about what it’s like to write and produce in the United States and Europe.

The five writers selected for the 2025 CBS/Paramount Writers Mentoring Program talk about the craft and career lessons they’ve learned from the program and each other.

Bill Thompson, President of Young Storytellers, shares insights into nurturing creativity among youth through screenwriting. He discusses their new report, Growing Pains, focusing on the unique experiences of Generation Alpha, digital natives shaped by technology. The conversation dives into shifting storytelling themes post-pandemic, emphasizing the rise of escapism and social justice in young narratives. Thompson highlights the organization’s efforts to expand beyond Los Angeles and the vital role of mentorship in empowering young voices.

David Loong, a talented writer known for 'The Hunting Party' and a USC MFA graduate, dives into the art of storytelling. He shares insights on finding creative angles in narrative structures, particularly in TV shows versus films. Mentorship's role in shaping his writing journey takes center stage, alongside discussions of the evolving Hollywood landscape influenced by technology and audience expectations. The conversation also teases the excitement around an upcoming season two and highlights the value of educational resources for aspiring writers.

Pilar hijacks the Rock Solid Podcast listeners to curate a list of perfect songs from iconic movies.

Writer Troy Mann combines his Texas roots with his world travel and years of teaching experience to create genre scripts that are also intense morality tales.

Writer/director Josh Stolberg (Saw X, Spiral and Jigsaw) returns to talk about the July release of his next indi-horror movie Skillhouse.