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Writer/director Sonya Ballantyne talks about her experiences as a "creative native" and about her scripted work focusing on Indigenous women and girls in non-traditional film genres.

Writer Savannah Ward loves to be "devastated" by a good story. They discuss the multiple timelines highlighted on Cruel Summer and, as a non-binary writer, give their personal take about trans characters on screen.

Alicia Carroll, staff writer for Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, talks about the show's unique structure and approach to story and music.

Award-winning playwright Dezi Gallegos is now a creative executive at Proximity Media (Judas and the Black Messiah). Here he talks about the company's desire to develop original movies with a unique perspective.

Jennifer Paz talks about her take on script and story as an actor and writer and about the need for more Asian-American content and characters on screen.

Rob Buchta, producer of Running Wild and creator of You vs. Wild on Netflix, talks about the challenges of a choose-your-own-adventure experience and the marriage of action and emotion needed for a factual adventure show.

Deborah Patz's book, Write! Shoot! Edit! was intended for teenagers but it's the perfect primer for anyone who's ever wanted to film something but was too afraid to start.

Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.

Writer Michelle Denise Jackson talks about what she's learned as she advanced from Writer's PA on Grey's Anatomy, to Writers Assistant on Mrs. America, to Staff Writer on two Netflix series and now as Co-Producer on Queen Sugar!

Writer/Producer Evette Vargas discusses the content and applications needed to create successful pitch decks and sizzle reels.