Scripts & Scribes

Markus Goerg, co-founder of Heroes & Villains and a seasoned lit manager, teams up with screenwriter and producer JJ Bailey to dive into the entertainment industry. They discuss the vital role of script development in a writer’s journey and the nuances of the client-rep relationship. The duo emphasizes the importance of maintaining a diverse portfolio and building authentic connections to navigate early writing careers. They also explore manager-producer dynamics, shedding light on how the landscape is transforming in Hollywood.

S&S Live (Episode 49): We chat with actor, writer, director, producer Heather Matarazzo (WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, THE L WORD, GREY'S ANATOMY, NOW AND AGAIN, SCREAM)  about script reading from an actor's POV, attracting cast to a script, story development and creating memorable characters and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/Sh1LeyZKZ0Q Scheduled to attend: Heather Matarazzo Twitter: @HeatherMatarazzo More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

S&S Live (Episode 48): We chat with showrunner, writer, producer Steven Maeda (ONE PIECE, LOST, CSI: MIAMI, X-FILES) about developing established IP into a TV series, adapting manga to live action, juggling fan expectations vs. network and story requirements, staffing stories and advice and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/c7qNns_Pocw Scheduled to attend: Steven Maeda - showrunner, writer, producer Twitter: @stevemaeda More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

S&S Live (Episode 47): We chat with showrunner, writer, producer, director David H. Steinberg (NO GOOD NICK, THE SIMPSONS, AMERICAN PIE 2, PUSS IN BOOTS) about socializing as a TV writer, all about staffing, developing and pitching TV series and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/OTF7AmQweXQ Scheduled to attend: David H. Steinberg - showrunner, writer, producer, director Twitter: @DavidHSteinberg More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

S&S Live (Episode 46):  We chat with lit manager and producer Hillary Levi of the Gotham Group about working with clients to develop, write and sell projects, buying and selling IP, signing new clients and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/nX2qTttZJQM Scheduled to attend: Hillary Levi - Lit Manager & Producer, The Gotham Group Twitter: @HillaryLevi More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

S&S Live (Episode 45): We chat with showrunner, writer, producer Mike Royce (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, ENLISTED, ONE DAY AT A TIME) about breaking into the writers' room, the differences and similarities of writing jokes for sitcoms vs. stand up, how TV and comedy have changed and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/p0kQjMCMy2E Scheduled to attend: Mike Royce - showrunner, writer, producer Twitter: @mikeroyce More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

S&S Live (Episode 44):  We chat with lit manager and producer Peter Katz of Story Driven about creating IP to sell stories, working with a manager on developing story ideas and concepts, taking your screenplay to the next level with your rep and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/zpp_reR_EHY Scheduled to attend: Peter Katz - Lit Manager & Producer, Story Driven Twitter: @PeterKatz1 More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

S&S Live (Episode 43): We chat with script consultant, founder of The Professional Pen and former development and programming exec at SYFY, Shannan E. Johnson about the process of selling a pitch, script or pilot, genres that attract more attention with buyers vs contests, how to handle notes and feeback, common mistakes newer writers make and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/jZdDyRvmwq0 Scheduled to attend: Shannan Johnson - script consultant and founder, The Professional Pen Twitter: @shannanejohnson More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Stay up to date on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScriptsScribes Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scriptsandscribes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/scriptsandscribes/ Listen to the podcast on: Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/scriptsandscribes iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scripts-scribes/id527744621 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XcDzrHXhwIfTtiLW1SXGY Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY3JpcHRzYW5kc2NyaWJlcy5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg

John Zaozirny, a lit manager and producer at Bellevue Productions with a robust portfolio, discusses the nuances of screenwriting. He emphasizes the importance of writing with intention, and how execs are drawn to high concept ideas. Zaozirny shares insights on the script evaluation process, including the critical first pages and social media's double-edged sword for writers. He also examines the evolving dynamics of pitching and the role of personal connections in securing industry representation, all while navigating the post-pandemic landscape.

Lit manager Daniel Seco, with a wealth of experience from Netflix and CAA, shares invaluable insights on screenwriting and representation. He discusses the intricacies of crafting personalized queries and the importance of networking for writers. Seco emphasizes the unique journey of signing with a representative, and the necessity of authenticity in writing contests. He also provides guidance on pitching comedy series and the critical steps for submitting winning scripts, all while reflecting on the evolving landscape of the industry.