Scripts & Scribes

We speak with lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions about important formatting tips for scripts and documents, writing with intention vs. writing for fun, the writer/manager partnership and much more. Now you can WATCH the Scripts & Scribes podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/nHwyKmzXmwY The conversation continues on a new episode of the Script & […]

We chat with A QUIET PLACE screenwriting duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods about how they got their start in the industry, deciding what ideas to pursue, how many scripts they had written before they became professional screenwriters and much more. Now you can WATCH the Scripts & Scribes podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/9I53WG8IGvo The conversation […]

Daniel Seco of Schemers Entertainment gives us a “Finding Representation 101” class for screenwrriters and filmmakers looking to land an agent or manager. Topics include: -How does a writer know if they’re ready for an agent or manager? -What does a lit manager do? -Does a writer need both an agent and a manager? -How […]

We talk to MARON, KING OF THE HILL and BRICKLEBERRY TV writer, producer and showrunner Michael Jamin about the difference between writing animation vs. live action, how he broke into the writers’ room, things he looks for when staffing a show and much more. Michael’s Online TV Writing Course: https://michaeljamin.com/scribes  (3 FREE lessons + 10% […]

We chat with literary manager Marc Manus about his new management/production company World Builder Entertainment, the type of material he gravitates towards, what contests he looks at and much more. Now you can WATCH the Scripts & Scribes podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uZv2kyQlhfk The conversation continues on a new episode of the Script & Scribes unScripted […]

We speak with independent producer, script consultant and former director of development at The Story Company (Barbershop, Ride Along, Fantastic Four) Doug Griffin about what productions will look like during the pandemic, what the current market is like for diverse writers, different ways to get your screenplay read by decision makers, what the seven different […]

In this engaging discussion, Stan Spry, CEO of The Cartel with notable work in nearly 100 films and TV series, shares insights on what defines a strong voice in screenplays. He delves into the shifting landscape of the film industry post-pandemic, emphasizing opportunities for new writers. Stan also recounts his journey from a small Virginia town to Hollywood. He offers advice on crafting effective query letters and navigating the complexities of client representation, all while stressing the importance of unique storytelling.

Nicholas Bogner, a talent and lit manager at Affirmative Entertainment, shares his journey from England to Hollywood, shaped by early influences in music and writing. He discusses the challenges for emerging writers seeking representation during the pandemic and the importance of a captivating pitch. With insights on navigating industry dynamics and the pitfalls of 'Oscar bait,' Nicholas encourages aspiring screenwriters to be persistent and to network effectively, while emphasizing the evolving standards for what makes a film worthy of acclaim.

We talk to Emmy Award winning TV writer and producer, Javier Grillo-Marxuach (LOST, THE 100 and COWBOY BEBOP) about finding your voice as a writer, getting over impostor syndrome, being a writer of color and much more.

We talk to DISENCHANTMENT Co-EP and HOOPS showrunner, M. Dickson about how being a stand-up helped her TV career, the animation development process, joke writing in single cam vs. multicam series, buying a new banjo and much more.