Blacklisted

Happy New Year! Let us be the first to welcome you to 2025! Today we bring you a special - surprise - episode with screenwriting career coach, Lee Jessup. May Lee provide you with inspiration to kickstart the new year as you stare at that fresh blank page - full of potential. Take a Deeper Dive: The script consultant that both our host and Crosby Selander have employed is Andrew Hilton who goes by the pseudonym:The Screenplay Mechanic. His services can be accessed here. Competition details for Script Pipeline can be found here. Lee Jessup recently hosted the Final Draft Write On podcast, discussing the state of the industry for screenwriters with Bellevue manager, Jeff Portnoy. Listen to the packed episode here. Guest: Lee Jessup⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠ and X Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Hill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠BSky If you can stretch to it, maybe kindly tip your host with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠BSky⁠⁠⁠ Email us @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblacklisted.pod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this conversation, Kate Sharp, a producer at Bellevue Productions and Emmy-nominated executive behind Hulu's Behind the Mask, shares her insights on discovering new writing talent and the challenges of biopic projects. She dives into the importance of originality for aspiring writers and discusses the evolving dynamics between writers and agents. Kate also encourages blending genres, emphasizing the growing demand for female voices in action and horror narratives. Her perspective on the personal touch in pitching adds a unique angle to the screenwriting process.

Matthew Dartnell, a literary manager at Writ Large, dives deep into the film and TV industry. He shares his journey from a sheltered upbringing to a thriving career, revealing how his love for horror films shaped his path. Matt discusses the balancing act of creativity and market demands in script development and the importance of networking. He also emphasizes the value of communication in screenwriting relationships and offers invaluable advice for emerging writers on completing projects and building key connections.

In this engaging conversation, Chris Coggins, a literary manager at Heroes and Villains Entertainment, delves into the art of storytelling and the significance of personal connections in the industry. She shares insights into the unique creative processes of writers and emphasizes the importance of timing in script submissions, especially during award seasons. Coggins also explores the evolving landscape of narrative across various mediums and discusses how industry changes impact both creators and managers. Her experiences highlight the delicate balance between advocating for clients and nurturing their creative journeys.

John Zaozirny, founder of Bellevue Productions, shares his wealth of knowledge as a literary manager. He discusses his transition from producer to manager and highlights standout projects like 'Chris Day.' Zaozirny offers valuable insights into selecting impactful biopics and the importance of networking for novice writers. He also delves into the challenges of balancing reading deadlines and personal commitments, alongside the unique world of 'stunt specs' in screenwriting. His journey reflects the evolving landscape of the film industry and the significance of originality.

In our final episode of season one, we welcome Austin Everett to the pod to discuss his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2019 Black List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ adaptation of the 'grounded' sci-fi novel, The Traveler. Guest: ⁠⁠Austin Everett⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on ⁠Instagram⁠ Based on the novella written by Joseph Eckert 'Impressive' Scriptshadow Review for The Traveler Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Hill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Season Sponsors: Scrivener - Download the Outliner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Final Draft - Upgrade to Version 13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     Download Full Version ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Exclusive, Ad-Free Episodes, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or, maybe kindly buy our host a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblacklisted.pod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the penultimate episode of our first season, we welcome Jessica Welsh to the show to discuss her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2021 Black List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shania Twain music biopic, SHANIA! Guest: ⁠Jessica Welsh⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram Princeton Alumni Piece on Jessica Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Hill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Season Sponsors: Scrivener - Download the Outliner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Final Draft - Upgrade to Version 13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     Download Full Version ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Exclusive, Ad-Free Episodes, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or, maybe kindly buy our host a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblacklisted.pod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In our eighth episode, we welcome Pete Bridges to the show to discuss his ⁠⁠⁠⁠2015 Black List⁠⁠⁠⁠ survivalist spec, Resurface. Guest: ⁠Pete Bridges ⁠⁠⁠on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ Pete's Shark Horror Feature 'Deep Water' Wraps Spielberg's Amblin Lands Alien Invasion Spec Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Hill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Season Sponsors: Scrivener - Download the Outliner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Final Draft - Upgrade to Version 13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     Download Full Version ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Exclusive, Ad-Free Episodes, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or, maybe kindly buy our host a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblacklisted.pod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In our seventh episode, we welcome writer-director Noga Pnueli to the show to discuss her ⁠⁠⁠2018 Black List⁠⁠⁠ script, Meet Cute. Guest: Noga Pnueli ⁠on ⁠X⁠ Trailer for Noga's sci-fi dark comedy, Barbara (2022) starring Sophia Bush Trailer for Meet Cute (2022) on Peacock Noga's short film for The Black List in 2018, The Last Days of TJ Staggs, starring Paul Sheer Cool article on Noga's writing set-up Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Hill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Season Sponsors: Scrivener - Download the Outliner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Final Draft - Upgrade to Version 13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     Download Full Version ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Exclusive, Ad-Free Episodes, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or, maybe kindly buy our host a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblacklisted.pod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In our sixth episode of this inaugural season, we welcome Ian Shorr to the show to discuss his ⁠⁠2011 Black List⁠⁠ script, Cristo -  which takes Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, into a futuristic setting. Guest: Ian Shorr⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and X Cristo sold to ⁠Warner Bros.⁠ in June of that year. Trailer for Ian's first produced credit, Infinite (2021) Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Hill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Season Sponsors: Scrivener - Download the Outliner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Final Draft - Upgrade to Version 13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     Download Full Version ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Exclusive, Ad-Free Episodes, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or, maybe kindly buy our host a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblacklisted.pod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠