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S&S LIVE (Ep 50) Lit Manager Markus Goerg (Heroes & Villains) & Writer/Producer JJ Bailey

October 07, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

S&S Live (Episode 50): We chat with lit manager/producer/co-founder of Heroes & Villains Markus Goerg and his client, screenwriter/TV writer/producer JJ Bailey about the development process, breaking into the industry, the client/rep relationship and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/vBbpejI98TI Scheduled to attend: Markus Goerg Twitter: @MGoerg JJ Bailey Twitter: @JJBailey22 More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scrip...

S&S LIVE (Ep 49) Actor, storyteller Heather Matarazzo (THE PRINCESS DIARIES, THE L WORD, SCREAM)

October 06, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

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 ...

S&S LIVE (Ep 48) Showrunner, Writer, Producer Steven Maeda - One Piece, Lost, X-Files

October 05, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 108 MB

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 indu...

S&S LIVE (Ep 47) Showrunner, Writer, Producer, Director Daivd H. Steinberg

October 04, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

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 resou...

S&S LIVE (Ep 46) Lit Manager & Producer Hillary Levi of the Gotham Group

October 03, 2022 14:47 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

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 ...

S&S LIVE (Ep 45) Showrunner, Writer, Producer Mike Royce

September 30, 2022 14:55 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

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 interview...

S&S LIVE (Ep 44) Lit Manager & Producer Peter Katz of Story Driven

September 29, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

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://sc...

S&S LIVE (Ep 43) Script Consultant Shannan Johnson (fmr exec at SYFY)

September 29, 2022 04:36 - 1 hour - 104 MB

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 founde...

S&S LIVE (Ep 42) Lit Manager & Producer John Zaozirny

September 27, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

S&S Live (Episode 42):  Audience favorite, lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions returns and we'll be chatting about the importance of writing with intention, if Zoom meetings will continue long term, why execs love high concept ideas, the minimum number of pages a rep reads in a submission, the average timeline to break a new writer, social media advantages and pitfalls and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/A_dEk3yCSw0 Scheduled t...

S&S LIVE (Ep 41) Lit Manager Daniel Seco

September 26, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

S&S Live (Episode 41): 2022 Season Premiere - Join the first Scripts & Scribes livestream Q&A of 2022 with lit manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence. We'll be chatting signing with your first rep, writing a great query, what level you need to place in a screenplay competition to attract any attention, attaching talent to scripts, what spec scripts from first time writers sell for these days and much more! WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/Ob0oCt7hN50 Scheduled to...

S&S LIVE (Ep 40) Bellevue Productions / Black List Special Event

December 22, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 121 MB

S&S Live (Episode 40): It's our last live stream episode of 2021 and a big one! Join us to celebrate with the Bellevue Productions crew for landing 9 scripts on this year's Annual Black List! They were #1 on the management side, with the same number of writers on The Black List as #1 agency, CAA.   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/4-mOAAcp0IU  Scheduled to attend:  Bellevue Lit Reps-  John Zaozirny - Lit Manager & Producer  Kate Sharp - Lit Manager & Producer  Z...

S&S LIVE (Ep 39) Meet the Manager Q&A w/ Ryan Cunningham of Anonymous Content

December 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

S&S Live (Episode 39): Meet the Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer Ryan Cunningham of Anonymous Content.   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/G2Iwx0yhPCE 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://w...

S&S LIVE (Ep 38) Writer Q&A w/ Aadip Desai of THE GOLDBERGS and LA TV Writers

December 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

S&S Live (Episode 38): Writer Q&A w/ TV Writer Aadip Desai (THE GOLDBERGS), 2020 BAFTA Breakthrough Artist, Sundance Institute advisor and 2019 Disney/ABC Writing Fellowship Alum.   Aadip on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aadip  WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/Sn-PF7m-Umc 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/scriptsa...

S&S LIVE (Ep 37) Manager Q&A w/ John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions

December 20, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

S&S Live (Episode 37): Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions.  J ohn's back again for his final appearance of 2021 on the S&S podcast!   John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/r5hr-zWYacQ 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/scr...

S&S LIVE (Ep 36) Meet the Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer Jason Lubin of First Story Ent.

December 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

S&S Live (Episode 36): Meet the Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer Jason Lubin of First Story Entertainment!   How do you get a lit manager to represent you? Do lit reps really read queries and how often to they actually request to read spec scripts? What do you put in a query letter and what should you leave out?  We'll get A's to all those Q"s and more! Join the live stream!   First Story Ent. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firststoryent  WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  ht...

S&S LIVE (Ep 35) Writer Q&A w/ screenwriter Chris Sparling (GREENLAND, BURIED, LAKEWOOD)

December 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

S&S Live (Episode 35): Writer Q&A w/ screenwriter Chris Sparling (writer of GREENLAND starring Gerard Butler, LAKEWOOD with Naomi Watts, THE SEA OF TREES for Gus Van Sant and Matthew McConaughey, BURIED with Ryan Reynolds and many more)!   Ever wonder what it's like to write for A-list talent? Do you hope to write and direct? How do you get a movie sold to Netflix? We'll ask Chris all these questions, so join the live stream and get the answers to all these questions and more (and ask your ...

S&S LIVE (Ep 34) Meet the Manager w/ Jeff Portnoy of Bellevue Productions

December 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

S&S Live (Episode 34): Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Jeff Portnoy of Bellevue Productions.   Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeff_Portnoy   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/kew-CAqBb50  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/...

S&S LIVE (Ep 33) Writer Q&A w/ writer & host of Screenwriter's Rant Room Hilliard Guess

December 18, 2021 23:58 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

S&S Live (Episode 33): Writer Q&A w/ writer (Syfy's DEADLY CLASS), co-chair WGA's Committee of Black Writers and host of Screenwriter's Rant Room & WGAw podcast, Hiliard Guess!   Hilliard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilliardguess   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/AlgwhlxJ5gk 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.c...

S&S LIVE (Ep 32) Screenplay Contest Reader & Writers' Asst Q&A w/ Alison Golub (JUST BEYOND Disney+)

October 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

S&S Live (Episode 31): Screenplay competition reader and Writers' Assistant Q&A with Alison Golub (Writers' Assistant on Disney+'s JUST BEYOND).   Did you ever wonder who actually reads your screenplay when you enter a competition? What makes some scripts stand out and others fall flat? Do they really only read the first ten pages and stop if they don't like it?  Ever wonder what a writers' assistant does in a TV writers' room? How do you find out about and land those elusive gigs? What skil...

S&S LIVE (Ep 31) Meet the Manager Q&A w/ Marc Manus of World Builder Entertainment

October 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

S&S Live (Episode 31): Meet the Manager Q&A with Marc Manus of World Builder Entertainment. What does he look for in prospective clients? What kind of material is he looking to develop and produce? All your representation and industry questions will be answered. Join the live stream chat!  Marc on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ManagerMarc  WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/A6-5us-WLvQ  More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsa...

S&S LIVE (Ep 30) Meet the Showrunner Q&A w/ Anthony Sparks (QUEEN SUGAR, THE BLACKLIST)

October 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

S&S Live (Episode 30): Meet the Showrunner Q&A with writer/showrunner Anthony Sparks (QUEEN SUGAR, THE BLACKLIST, LINCOLN HEIGHTS) and get answers to all your staffing and writing questions!   Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparksAnthony   WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/rRg8I6-BTwU   More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/   Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wey4e6E  and Patreon: http...

S&S LIVE (Ep 29) Meet the Manager Q&A w/ Jarrod Murray of Epicenter

October 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

S&S Live (Episode 29): Meet the Manager Q&A with Jarrod Murray of Epicenter Get all your Q's about the industry and representation answered.   Jarrod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theofficialword   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/VmiHDTVlTIA 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 d...

S&S LIVE (Ep 28) Meet the Showrunner Q&A w/ David H. Steinberg (NO GOOD NICK, THE SIMPSONS)

October 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

S&S Live (Episode 28): Meet the Showrunner Q&A with writer/showrunner/creator David H. Steinberg (NO GOOD NICK, THE SIMPSONS, PUSS IN BOOTS, KINDERGARTEN COP 2, AMERICAN PIE 2) and get answers to all your staffing, feature and TV development, animation writing questions and more!   David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidHSteinberg   WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/7TFoLSS385g More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandsc...

S&S LIVE (Ep 27) Live Stream Q&A w/ Jen Grisanti (Writing Instructor - NBC Writers on the Verge)

October 04, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

S&S Live (Episode 27): Live Stream Q&A with Jen Grisanti - author, story consultant, writing instructor (NBC's Writers on the Verge), former VP Current Programing CBS/Paramount TV to answer all your questions on breaking in, TV development, NBC's fellowship program - Writers on the Verge and more!   Jen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jengrisanti Jen's Website: https://jengrisanti.com/  WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/HvJ_fVy0010 More great screenwriting and indu...

S&S LIVE (Ep 26) Live Stream Q&A w/ Jeanne V Bowerman (EiC Pipeline Artists, fmr EiC Script Mag)

August 02, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

S&S Live (Episode 26): Live Stream Q&A w/ Jeanne Veillette Bowerman (Editor-in-Chief Pipeline Artists, co-creator #ScriptChat, former EiC Script Magazine, Writers Digest) about breaking into the industry, getting worthwhile feedback, building a network and answer questions live from the chat.   JVB on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeannevb   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/3AQF0nrcGok More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsand...

S&S LIVE (Ep 25) Meet the Showrunner Q&A w/ Joseph Mallozzi (STARGATE, DARK MATTER, UTOPIA FALLS)

July 30, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

S&S Live (Episode 25): Meet the Showrunner Q&A with TV writer, producer, showrunner Joseph Mallozzi (STARGATE, Syfy's DARK MATTER and UTOPIA FALLS - a Hulu original series) about staffing a writers room, breaking in and working as a Canadian based writer, writing and developing great Sci-Fi series and answer questions live from the chat.   Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo  WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/X5UsGEIJ8cA More great screenwriting an...

S&S LIVE (Ep 24) Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Chris Coggins of Heroes & Villains

July 29, 2021 16:58 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

S&S Live (Episode 24): Q&A with lit manager Chris Coggins of Heroes & Villains. We'll talk about social media for writers and filmmakers, the changing content landscape, art vs. commerce in film & television and answer questions live from the chat.   Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laChrisCoggins   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/Ivjp0Xl0QuE  More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/   Join us on Discord: ...

S&S LIVE (Ep 23) Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Chris Cook of Skyway Enterainment

July 28, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

S&S Live (Episode 23): Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Chris Cook of Skyway Entertainment. We'll find out how he finds new clients, what makes him take notice in a query, his style of representation and answer questions live from the chat.   Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/taketheskyway  WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/I0CE0WmqjzY More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scriptsandscribes.com/  Join us on Discord: https://disco...

S&S LIVE (Ep 22) Writer Q&A w/ Emmy Winning TV writer, producer & director Mark Blutman

July 27, 2021 17:48 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

S&S Live (Episode 22): Writer Q&A with Emmy Award Winning TV writer, director and producer Mark Blutman (BOY MEETS WORLD, GIRL MEETS WORLD, THE CLOSER, GHOSTWRITER) on developing a new series, and adapting novels to TV, writing a scripted sports drama and answer questions live from the chat.   Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlutmanMark   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/DMYV7LP6FVk More great screenwriting and industry interviews and resources: http://scripts...

S&S LIVE (Ep 21) Ask A Lit Rep w/ lit manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence

July 26, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

S&S Live (Episode 21): Ask A Lit Rep w/ lit manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence.  We chat all about representation, how to get a rep and answer questions live from the chat. Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielJSeco   WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/jo2hgiaRpdU  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.co...

S&S LIVE (Ep 20) Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Zack Zucker of Bellevue Productions

June 25, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

S&S Live (Episode 20): Q&A with lit manager Zack Zucker of Bellevue Productions. We'll learn about Zack and his preferences, what he likes to see in prospective clients, talk about his recent experience at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and answer questions live from the chat.   Zack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZuckerZack  Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://you...

S&S LIVE (Ep19) Q&A with INFINITE screenwriter Ian Shorr

June 24, 2021 17:24 - 1 hour - 101 MB

S&S Live (Episode 19): Q&A with writer Ian Shorr (INFINITE, DEPUTY on Fox, TRAINING DAY on CBS). We'll chat all about his new film INFINITE (premiered June 10th on Paramount+), the difference between writing features and TV, feature films from concept to production and answer questions live from the chat.   Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanShorr Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic WATCH a VIDEO version of t...

S&S LIVE (Ep18) Ask the Lit Rep w/ Manager & Producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions

June 23, 2021 23:24 - 2 hours - 115 MB

S&S Live (Episode 18) Ask the Lit Rep w/ Manager & Producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. We welcome back John Zaozirny to get all your representation, industry and general questions answered via the live steam Q&A.   John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny   Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/h1F39yW07ro More great screenwriting and in...

S&S LIVE (Ep17) Q&A with 4400 writer/story editor Jackie Decembly

June 23, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

S&S Live (Episode 17): Q&A with writer Jackie Decembly (4400, TURNER & HOOCH, GINNY & GEORGIA, GRIMM). We'll chat about staffing, first days in the writers room for a newer staff writer, working your way up via support staff and assistant positions and answer questions live from the chat.   Jackie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackiePenn18   Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic WATCH a VIDEO version of this Epis...

S&S LIVE (Ep16) Meet the Showrunner w/ Brendan Hay (HARVEY GIRLS FOREVER!)

June 23, 2021 00:26 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

S&S Live (Episode 16): Meet the Showrunner w/ writer, producer, showrunner Brendan Hay (HARVEY GIRLS FOREVER!, DAWN OF THE CROODS, GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI, STAR WARS: DETOURS, THE SIMPSONS, ROBOT CHICKEN). We discuss what it takes to make an animated TV series and how it differs from live action, what kinds of things he looks for in writers on his staff, what he likes to ask in meetings and answer questions live from the chat.   Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Ra...

S&S LIVE (Ep15) Meet the Manager w/ Lee Stobby of Lee Stobby Entertainment

June 22, 2021 17:52 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

S&S Live (Episode 15): Meet the Manager with lit manager/producer Lee Stobby of Lee Stobby Entertainment. We discuss what he looks for in prospective clients, what it takes to get a script on to the prestigious annual Black List and what it does for a writer's career and answer questions live from the chat.   Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeStobby   WATCH the VIDEO versi...

S&S LIVE (Ep14) Meet the Manager w/ Peter Katz of Story Driven

May 15, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

S&S Live (Episode 14): Meet the Manager w/ Peter Katz of Story Driven. We chat about what Peter looks for in potential clients, what his background and experience are, how he works with his clients and how he finds up-and-coming talent and answer questions live from the chat. Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterKatz1 Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.b...

S&S LIVE (Ep13) Writing and Developing Animated TV Series w/ Drew Champion & Jacob Moffat

May 15, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

S&S Live (Episode 13): Writing and Developing Animated TV Series with Drew Champion (Dreamwork's ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING and MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD, GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING) and Jacob Moffat (Dreamwork's ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING and MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD, Nickelodeon's MUTT & STUFF). We talk about writing for animation, what's needed to pitch and develop animated series to networks and answer questions live from the chat.   Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain"...

S&S LIVE (Ep12) Staffing Season w/ Ally Seibert

May 15, 2021 19:04 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

S&S Live (Episode 12): Staffing Season w/ Ally Seibert (writ/prod HAWAII 5-0, THE ROOKIE, CHICAGO FIRE). We discuss what staffing season is, what to expect, ways to get showrunner meetings and what they're like and answer questions live from the chat.  Ally on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ally_seibert Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic Ally on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ally_seibert WATCH a VIDEO version of th...

S&S LIVE (Ep11) Writing and Developing Animated Scripts w/ Rob Edwards

May 15, 2021 19:02 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

S&S Live (Episode 11): Writing and Developing Animated Scripts w/ Rob Edwards (THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, TREASURE PLANET). We chat how to break into writing for animation, developing animated projects, differences between writing animation and live action and answer questions live from the chat. Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamRobEdwards WATCH a VIDEO version of this Ep...

S&S LIVE (Ep10) Fellowship Insider Tips w/ Carole Kirschner

May 15, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

S&S Live (Episode 10): Fellowship Insider Tips w/  Carole Kirschner (Director of the CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program and WGA Showrunner Training Program) and we'll be talking about advice on making your fellowship application stand out, what the interview process is like, common mistakes or errors seen in applications, what the programs will look like this year as we near (hopefully) the end of the pandemic and answer questions live from the chat. Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outr...

S&S LIVE (Ep 9) The Manager/Client Relationship w/ Scott Carr and Jonathan Stokes

May 15, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

S&S Live (Episode 9): The Manager/Client Relationship w/ Lit Manager Scott Carr of Management SGC and screenwriter/filmmaker Jonathan Stokes (upcoming WILDCAT on Apple+ and 5x scripts on the annual Black List).  We talk about finding, signing and working with a lit manager, adding an agent to the team, expectations and responsibilities of both client and rep, evolution of the relationship and answer questions live from the chat. Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by ...

S&S LIVE (Ep 8) The Assistant Route w/ Erin Conley, Shelby Enlow & Ed McCarthy

April 08, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes   S&S Live (Episode 8): "The Assistant Route" w/ veteran support staffers Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Shelby Enlow (SUNNYSIDE, BUCKTOWN)  and Ed McCarthy (PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME).  We talk about breaking in as an assistant as a route to the writers' room, what it takes to be a support staffer, where to find the rare and sought after positions and answer questions live from the chat.   Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.co...

S&S LIVE (Ep 7) The Multi-Hyphenate with writer/producer/filmmaker Gabby Revilla Lugo

April 08, 2021 17:16 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes  S&S Live (Episode 7): "The Multi-Hyphenate" with TV writer (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS), producer (PALM SPRINGS, WHIPLASH) and filmmaker Gabby Revilla Lugo. We talk about the path to becoming a multi-hyphenate, indie filmmaking, fellowships and answer questions live from the chat.   Gabby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabbyrevlugo  WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/ZDR9Lvc0qJg NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S ...

S&S LIVE (Ep 6) From Idea to Story w/ Chris Lockhart, Jelena Woehr & Aaron Wiener

April 08, 2021 17:10 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

***Apologies for all the technical issues. This episode is cut into three sections due to the constant problems we were having. Hopefully it's still helpful to you and we hope to have a smoother stream next time. Thanks for sticking with us!*** Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes  S&S Live (Episode 6): "From Idea to Story" with WME Story Editor & founder of THE INSIDE PITCH, Christopher Lockhart, TV Writer & #WGAVirtualMix founder Jelena Woehr and TV Writer (Disney...

S&S LIVE (Ep 5) Diversity in Hollywood w/ Liz Alper, Hilliard Guess, Jorge Rivera

April 08, 2021 17:03 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes S&S Live (Episode 5): "Getting Your Script Pro Ready" with Liz Alper (THE ROOKIE, HAWAII 5-0) WGAw Board of Directors member, Hilliard Guess (SyFy's DEADLY CLASS) Co-Chair WGA Committee of  Black Writers and Jorge Rivera (APB on Fox) Vice-Chair WGA Latino Writers Committee. We talk about the past, present and future of diversity in the entertainment industry and answer questions live from the chat.   Liz on Twitter: https://twitt...

S&S LIVE (Ep 4) Building Your Writing Career w/John Zaozirny

March 16, 2021 20:30 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes  S&S Live (Episode 4): "Building Your Writing Career" with literary manager and producer John Zaozirny.  In this episode we discuss collaborating with a lit manager,  thinking about writing as a profession, the steps and stages to building your career as a working writer and answer questions live from the chat.   John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny  John's Screenwriting Book Recommendations:  Writing Movies for Fu...

S&S LIVE (Ep 3) Getting Your Script Pro Ready w/ Ian Shorr, Lee Jessup & Andrew Zuber

March 11, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes S&S Live (Episode 3): "Getting Your Script Pro Ready" with writer/producer Ian Shorr (INFINITE, CBS' TRAINING DAY), screenwriting career coach and author Lee Jessup and TV writer Andrew Zuber (STITCHERS on Freeform, Nickelodeon's RBUK). In this episode we discuss getting your screenplay in the best shape possible before being read by industry pros, how to tell if your script is ready and answer questions live from the chat. Ian o...

S&S LIVE (Ep 2) Breaking into the TV Writers Room w/ Paul Guyot & Brenden Gallagher

March 01, 2021 20:24 - 2 hours - 122 MB

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes  S&S Live (Episode 2): "Breaking into the TV Writers Room" with writer/producer/showrunner Paul Guyot (LEVERAGE, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS) and TV writer Brenden Gallagher (Netflix's WARRIOR NUN). In this episode we discuss various ways to break into the writers room, how to get a showrunner meeting, what makes a writer stand out in interviews and we'll answer questions live from the chat.   Paul Guyot website: https://paulguyot.net/ Br...

S&S Live (Ep 1): "Finding Representation" w/ literary manager Daniel Seco

February 23, 2021 18:06 - 66.3 MB

S&S Live (Episode 1): "Finding Representation" with literary manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence. In this episode we discuss why screenwriters need managers and what they do, when is a writer ready to begin the search for representation, the best ways to reach out and connect with potential reps and Daniel answers questions live from the chat. WATCH THIS EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8KRBnZznG0 Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/scriptsandscribes  THANK YOU! - Elena ...

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