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Nieman StoryboardThe Black List's Franklin Leonard on the power of 'Based on a true story' in HollywoodThe Black List founder and CEO Franklin Leonard joins Storyboard Editor Mark Armstrong for a conversation about the state of storytelling in Hollywood, and how true stories intersect with entertainment. Leonard was working as a development executive for Leonardo DiCaprio's production company when he started The Black List 20 years ago, first as a survey of the best unproduced screenplays. The list became an immediate sensation, getting passed around Hollywood, and it has since grown into a company and online community for people to upload and review unproduced screenplays and unpublished novels. Hundreds of scripts from th...2025-06-1954 min
Prestige JunkieFranklin Leonard on What Hollywood’s So Scared Of and How to Fix It, Plus the High Potential Team on Their Fresh Detective DramaFranklin Leonard, the founder and CEO of The Blacklist, joins Katey for a check in on the industry’s cautious optimism over summer movie season, but also the lingering anxieties that keep standing in the way. Then hear Katey’s live onstage conversation with the team behind ABC’s High Potential: director Alethea Jones, showrunner Todd Harthan, creator Drew Goddard and star Kaitlin Olson.
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The Black List PodcastClassic Couch Watches, and Reads, from Franklin and KateWhen cultural tastemakers get stuck inside what do they watch, read, or play? In this throwback episode that has since become a classic, Franklin and Kate talk to each other about the things they discovered or rediscovered during lockdown. From Animal Crossing and Sarah Cooper, to Ted Lasso and Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You, you'll have some new gems to add to your list. See the show notes for more details! Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.This convo took place in 2020. Learn more about The Black L...2025-06-1736 minThe Black List PodcastSoledad O'Brien and Franklin Look BackEncore episode with award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien. She joins Franklin for a conversation about growing up Black, her approach to documentary filmmaking, the state of journalism in the Trump era, and so much more. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.This conversation was recorded in 2020. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com.Mentions:+New York Times, Soledad O'Brien: A Me Too Movement for Journalists of Color, www.nytimes.com/2020/07/04/opinion/soledad-obrien-racism-journalism.html+Black in America: http://www.cnn.com...2025-05-0651 min
Future of StoryTelling (FoST)Discovering Great Stories with The Black List — Franklin Leonard and Randy WinstonThe Black List is a platform that helps writers get feedback on their work and connect with professionals who can bring their project to life. After twenty years of successfully uplifting writing for film, TV, and theater, they’ve now turned their attention to a new industry: publishing. Today, The Black List Founder and CEO Franklin Leonard and Creative Director of Fiction Randy Winston talk about the platform’s expansion into fiction and what they’ve learned from supporting great, fresh voices.To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. --© 2024 Future of StoryT...2025-03-1331 minThe Black List PodcastScreenwriter Jack Thorne: Authorship is Never SingularBritish screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, Wonder, Enola Holmes, Crip Tales) has created adaptations of extraordinarily beloved characters and works. He.talks to Franklin Leonard and Kate Hagen about the art and responsibility of storytelling--from adapting Harry Potter and The Cursed Child for the stage, to his perspective on collaboration and authorship. Thorne thinks in terms of empowering key storytellers--aware of how much a face tells the story and how much actors need to be celebrated as authors. Thorne is also a big advocate for fuller disability narratives on screen. Trying to get the industry to...2024-12-1044 minThe Black List PodcastHello, it's Andrew Rannells[Replay] Franklin and Kate welcome Tony-nominated, Grammy-winning actor Andrew Rannells, who shares the journey from his early days in Omaha’s children’s theater scene to the Broadway spotlight in shows like The Book of Mormon. This episode is packed with entertaining behind-the-scenes stories, from collaborating with Lena Dunham on Girls to starring alongside Meryl Streep in Netflix’s The Prom—with a humorous “Best Humblebrag” nod from Franklin! Andrew reveals a movie sequel (including one that others unfairly critique but he stands by as a fave), plus the films that capture his ideas of love and war. Hear the unexpect...2024-11-1239 min
The StacksEp. 343 The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead — The Stacks Book Club (Franklin Leonard)It’s The Stacks Book Club Day, and we’re diving into The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. Franklin Leonard returns as our guest to examine this powerful novel set in a brutal Jim Crow-era reform school. In today’s conversation, we discuss the ways Nickel Academy serves as a metaphor for America, exploring themes of good versus evil and the resilience required to confront systemic injustice.There are spoilers on today's episode.Be sure to listen to the end of today’s episode to find out what our November book club pick will be.You...2024-10-301h 08
You Got Moxie!Franklin Leonard: You Got Stories!Franklin Leonard, the creator of The Black List, delves into the power of storytelling and the need to democratize access to the entertainment industry. He discusses breaking down barriers so that talent from diverse backgrounds can have equal opportunities. Franklin encourages solving small, manageable problems, building community, and embracing disagreement to drive better outcomes. He envisions a future where technology plays a crucial role in fostering a more equitable and inclusive industry.2024-10-1627 min
The HPScastFranklin Leonard - Founder & CEO of The Black ListWelcome to Season 11 of the HPScast. To kick us off, host Colbert Cannon sits down with Franklin Leonard, the founder & CEO of The Black List, an online marketplace that connects writers and their scripts to television & filmmakers looking to develop their next project. We discuss how Franklin navigated the “whisper network” to break into Hollywood — and how he’s now using his platform to reshape the entire television & film industry by broadening access to diverse talent to create a more robust and profitable creative space for all to play in. Learn more about Franklin Leonard and The Black...2024-10-1628 min
Bitch Talk PodcastThe Bay List with Rafael Casal and Franklin LeonardSend us a textThe Bay List is official, ya'll! And you've come to the right place to find out all about it (how it was conceived, how it was formed, who it will help, and how it will work). We sit down with writer/director/actor (and one of our favorite return guests) Rafael Casal, and film and tv producer (and creator of the original Black List), Franklin Leonard, while at a Screenwriter's Salon event in Berkeley a few months ago. And now that it's live, we can finally share how excited we are for this...2024-10-0951 minThe StacksEp. 339 A Hype Man for the Writing Community with Franklin LeonardActor and producer Franklin Leonard joins The Stacks this week to discuss his groundbreaking work with The Black List. Known for revolutionizing the way Hollywood discovers screenplays, Franklin recently expanded The Black List into the world of fiction. This new initiative gives writers a platform to showcase unpublished manuscripts and connect with key players in the publishing industry. In today’s episode, we dive into why Franklin wanted to venture into the book world, how The Black List works, and what this expansion means for emerging writers. The Stacks Book Club pick for October is The Nickel Bo...2024-10-021h 05
Masters of ScaleRapid Response: A new script for the book biz and Hollywood, with The Black List’s Franklin LeonardThe Black List has reshaped Hollywood by identifying overlooked screenplays from Argo to The King’s Speech that have become commercial and artistic successes. Now, founder Franklin Leonard is opening The Black List’s successful model to the book industry. He shares what Hollywood and publishing have in common: a bottleneck in talent discovery, and billions in missed revenue from untapped audiences. Leonard is already linking novelists to Hollywood’s ever-growing appetite for adaptations. His insights apply to many industries, from the cost of making knee-jerk assumptions to the importance of finding risks worth taking.For more info...2024-10-0126 min
Rapid ResponseA new script for the book biz and Hollywood, with The Black List’s Franklin LeonardThe Black List has reshaped Hollywood by identifying overlooked screenplays from Argo to The King’s Speech that have become commercial and artistic successes. Now, founder Franklin Leonard is opening The Black List’s successful model to the book industry. He shares what Hollywood and publishing have in common: a bottleneck in talent discovery, and billions in missed revenue from untapped audiences. Leonard is already linking novelists to Hollywood’s ever-growing appetite for adaptations. His insights apply to many industries, from the cost of making knee-jerk assumptions to the importance of finding risks worth taking.Visit the Rapid...2024-10-0126 min
Structuring Chaotic MindsOvercoming a Rocky Start: Leonard Dixon Jr.'s Journey of Resilience and PurposeSend us a textWhat if a single moment in third grade could change the entire trajectory of your life? In this episode of "Structuring Chaotic Minds," we're joined by Leonard Dixon Jr., a powerhouse public speaker, youth mentor, and the heart behind LDJ Inspires. Leonard opens up about his rocky start in life, detailing behavioral issues that nearly led to his expulsion. It was the unwavering belief of his school principal and superintendent that shifted his path, teaching us the invaluable lesson that sometimes all it takes is one person to believe in you....2024-09-2644 minThe Black List PodcastMovies to Know: Franklin and Kate Talk Films with FriendsWelcome to the ultimate cinephile's salon, where our co-hosts and two dear friends talk movies of all stripes, paired with some rich personal stories. Open up your "to watch" list and settle in. Franklin and Kate are joined by fellow film lovers Lauren Brown and Boris Khentov. The crew reflects on the films that grounded their childhoods, helped them grieve, and brought great joy to their lives during the first year of the pandemic (This conversation took place in 2020). Thank you for joining us this season! To stay connected with us and learn more about The...2024-08-1952 minThe Black List PodcastFranklin and Kate's Top 5 Recs from QuarantineAs much watching, reading and listening time as we all had during the first year of the pandemic, you probably missed something great. Rewind your mind and pick up some gems from the pros. Franklin and Kate talk to each other about the things they loved in 2020. From Animal Crossing and Sarah Cooper's comedy special, to Ted Lasso and Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You, you'll have some new gems to add to your ongoing list. See the show notes for more details! Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.T...2024-07-0136 min
The Design Of Business | The Business of DesignS11E2: How Franklin Leonard is using The Black List to Redesign HollywoodFranklin Leonard is the founder and CEO of The Black List, a platform that nurtures emerging screenwriters and gives screenplays that aren’t attached to a big producer, actor or studio a chance to be produced. Since The Black List’s founding in 2005, 440 scripts from its annual survey have been produced as feature films, grossing $30 billion in box office worldwide. These films have earned 267 Academy Award nominations and 54 wins, including four Best Picture Oscars (Spotlight, Slumdog Millionaire, The King’s Speech, Argo). In this episode of DB|BD, Leonard talks about the most pressing issues Hollywood faces, the bus...2024-05-0158 min
Masters of ScaleRapid Response: Who really won The Oscars, w/The Black List's Franklin LeonardThe Oscars aren’t just Hollywood’s biggest night. The ceremony and the scrutiny around it captures the trends and evolving values of American culture. Rapid Response host Bob Safian digs into the business implications of the Academy Awards with incisive Hollywood observer Franklin Leonard, founder and CEO of The Black List, an independent platform connecting screenwriters with studios. From Oppenheimer’s near-sweep to Killers of the Flower Moon’s donut – and how Barbie arguably won the night without taking home the top prizes, Leonard teases out lessons about creativity, missed opportunities, and where the future of entertainment is moving.2024-03-1229 minRapid ResponseWho really won The Oscars, w/The Black List founder Franklin LeonardThe Oscars aren’t just Hollywood’s biggest night. The ceremony and the scrutiny around it captures the trends and evolving values of American culture. Rapid Response host Bob Safian digs into the business implications of the Academy Awards with incisive Hollywood observer Franklin Leonard, founder and CEO of The Black List, an independent platform connecting screenwriters with studios. From Oppenheimer’s near-sweep to Killers of the Flower Moon’s donut – and how Barbie arguably won the night without taking home the top prizes, Leonard teases out lessons about creativity, missed opportunities, and where the future of entertainment is moving.2024-03-1229 min
The CircleEp28: Everyone Is The Protagonist Of Their Story w/ FRANKLIN LEONARDThis week we are joined by producer, cultural commentator and founder of The Blacklist, Franklin Leonard. As we enter year 20 of his groundbreaking company which celebrates and supports screenwriters, Franklin reflects on a storied journey that brought him from Harvard all the way to stints at the Trinidad Guardian, Mckinzey & Company, and CAA, before a whirlwind jump into the industry via Mirage Entertainment, John Goldwyn Productions, Leonard Di Caprio's Appian Way Productions, Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment, and Universal Pictures. As a conduit for over 400 produced scripts garnering over $30 billion in the box office, and 50 academy award wins with 40 golden globe...2024-02-041h 14The Black List PodcastLa La Land's Julia Hart and Jordan HorowitzThis week, Franklin and Kate talk to filmmakers Jordan Horowitz and Julia Hart about La La Land and that wild 2017 Oscars night mixup, bringing Black women superheroes to life in Fast Color, working together as a couple, and so much more.Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com.Mentions:+La La Land x Oscars mixup: https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2017/02/27/the-full-story-behind-the-la-la-land-an d-moonlight-oscars-mix-up/#419bc6d42298+Fast Color: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/fast-color-reviewed-a-superhero-movie-that-pa ys-close-attention-to-ordinary-life+M...2023-12-041h 15The Black List PodcastLiz Hannah, Screenwriter ("The Post")This week, Franklin and Kate talk to 2016 annual Black Lister and screenwriter Liz Hannah about the origin story of her debut film The Post, writing across genres, depicting "the gray area of mental health" onscreen, and so much more.Originally published in 2020. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. Mentions:+The Post: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_post+Long Shot: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/long-shot+Mindhunter (Netflix): https://www.n...2023-11-2755 minThe Black List PodcastPrentice Penny on Issa Rae, Spike Lee, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and MoreInsecure showrunner Prentice Penny joins Kate and Franklin to talk about Brooklyn Nine-Nine, working with Issa Rae, being inspired by Spike Lee, and presenting a different type of father-son relationship in his film, Uncorked (Netflix).Episode originally published in 2020. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. Mentions:+Uncorked review and trailer, in Food and Wine magazine: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/netflix-uncorked-trailer-release +Insecure: on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/insecure2023-11-2054 minThe Black List PodcastPaul FeigFranklin and Kate kick off The Black List Podcast with filmmaker and actor Paul Feig (@paulfeig) to discuss the 20th anniversary of Freaks and Geeks, his very first film; what makes a great comedy, and so much more. A classic episode from 2020. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com. 2023-11-1053 min
Productivity SmartsProductivity Smarts 043 - Why Focusing on Progress, Not Failures, Drives SuccessImagine a world where your professional journey is marked not by the shadows of failures but by the illuminating glow of progress. What if your brain could be rewired to perceive challenges as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks? In a society that glorifies achievement, why does the mere mention of goal-setting often evoke anxiety and self-doubt? "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt. If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could ta...2023-11-1009 minThe Black List PodcastIntroducing The Black List PodcastFranklin Leonard and Kate Hagen, of the Black List, know that movies are one of the great uniting forces in our world, and on this show they're tapping into that force with conversations and stories you won't hear anywhere else. From directors to screenwriters to actors to show runners, guests on The Black List Podcast provide a window into the art form we all cherish.2023-11-0501 min
The CooligansIt's playoff time in MLS and NWSL! feat. Franklin LeonardWe're honored to have creator of The Black List and Hollywood mogul, Franklin Leonard, in-studio to give his thoughts on the resolution of the WGA strike and discuss the beginning of the postseason for MLS and NWSL!
We usually have two geniuses on the show, but we had to bring in a third to boost the studio's brainpower even more! Franklin is back on the show to catch up with Christian and Alexis and teach us more about what to expect from Hollywood since the strike is over. We also break down the MLS playoff matchups, recap t...2023-10-241h 13
Team DeakinsFRANKLIN LEONARD - Founder of The Black ListSEASON 2 - EPISODE 57 - FRANKLIN LEONARD - FOUNDER OF THE BLACK LIST Franklin Leonard, the founder of The Black List, joins us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast for a fascinating conversation. Franklin, a Harvard-educated military brat, starts by recounting his many travels across continents and industries before finding his footing as an assistant in the motion picture literary department at CAA. Having transitioned into development, Franklin shares how The Black List was born out of an innate desire to do better in his job as a junior executive at the time. We learn how...2023-10-041h 02
Pitch!Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black List, Pt 2Leah and Angel finish their talk with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard.You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunOr our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com. For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help
https://mptf.com/about-us/
https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/
This lists several resources fo...2023-07-0645 min
The CooligansFranklin Leonard shares his football degeneracy and speaks on the WGA strike!We couldn't be more excited to be joined by creator of The Black List and football fanatic, Franklin Leonard!
We never thought someone this smart would consider joining the show, but clearly our Blangolan bribe money has been hard at work! Franklin Leonard, film executive and founder of The Black List, sits down with us for an incredibly fun discussion that ranges from his impressive family tree to his quest for the best lower division meat pies to the writers' strike that's currently affecting Hollywood. We also get Franklin's thoughts on Messi to Miami and hear about h...2023-06-3056 min
Pitch!Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black ListLeah and Angel sit down for a chat with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. Franklin offers insight into how he came up with the Black List, what goes into a good pitch, and how the industry can change to more actively find screenwriters instead of the passive way it’s been handled in the past. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunOr our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com. For all...2023-06-2950 min
Your First Million90. Hollywood's $10B Blind Spot w/Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard is a film executive best known for founding The Black List, a publication featuring Hollywood's most popular unproduced screenplays.
View the video of this interview at: https://youtu.be/_Ra95Ju1B1w !2023-02-1540 min
Meditative StoryWriting the main character, by Franklin LeonardWhat’s the hardest part about being the main character in your own life? You’re also writing the script as you go along. And sometimes it’s hard to know when you need a scene change. Filmmaker Franklin Leonard encounters plenty of dramatic moments as he seeks to follow his creative dream. But those big moments, he comes to realize, aren’t what will change him into the person he truly wants to be. Change happens not in an explosion or a sudden shift of scenery, but slowly, in moments of reflection, and sometimes after years of pleasing others...2023-02-0329 min
The Shlomo Franklin Show77. The Story of Sara LeeKait talks to me about the release of Sara Lee, playing a full band show at the basement, and going square dancing at bells bend farms. Thank you so much for listening! Plus kait and I sing hey, that’s no way to say goodbye by Leonard Cohen.2022-10-1852 min
What is California?Episode 29: Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard is the creator of The Black List.You can sort of make the case that Hollywood IS the American film industry. For me personally, I think of Hollywood as the people who are working in that system. I think Hollywood for me also invokes the history of that industry. And the history of that industry isn’t great in a lot of facets. … But when I think about the people that I’ve had the pleasure of working with within this ecosystem at this moment, I’m also very optimistic. Notes and references from this...2022-09-0649 minThe Shlomo Franklin Show70. SeventyEpisode seventy! I’m so grateful to everyone’s who has been listening and carrying us along this journey. This week it’s just more Leonard Cohen, some dusty old poems from six years ago, and the introduction of my Sony ZVE10. Thank you for getting us to episode 70. Have a great week!2022-08-3034 min
The Rashawn Franklin PodcastFournette's weight, Madden WR ratings and DMitch tradesThe guys are together to discuss Leonard Fournette's apparent weight gain and where the Bucs go from here. We then talk about the Madden WR ratings and discuss the issues with them. We then head to the NBA and talk Donavan Mitchell and his likely move to the New York Knicks. Enjoy!2022-07-191h 21
Art of PowerFranklin Leonard finds the best scripts in HollywoodHis annual ‘Black List’ elevated films like ‘Juno,’ ‘Argo’ and ‘The King’s Speech.’ Now he wants to change how Hollywood finds its talent.
Franklin Leonard tells Art of Power’s Aarti Shahani how his nerdy beginnings in Georgia set the precedent for his career as a revered film executive. He explains how creating his first 'Black List' broke an unwritten Hollywood rule, what show biz can learn from the NBA about finding the best talent, and the power of imagery in dismantling racism and asserting personhood.2022-05-1236 min
Going Through ItYou Have to Fall and See if the Wings Work with Franklin LeonardWhen Franklin Leonard found himself out of his big-wig Hollywood job, he wanted to mope. His mentor, the legendary Hollywood attorney Nina Shaw, wasn’t having it.2022-04-1125 minThe Shlomo Franklin Show44. Portland Couch Tour: Original Song & Leonard CohenWe talk Felice Brothers, Jason Isabell, The Lumineers, and Leonard Cohen this week. Plus I sing a song I wrote in Portland, ME while on tour a bunch of years back. Enjoy this episode and have a great week!!2022-03-2143 min
The Productive Mompreneur Show043: *INTERVIEW* Tavara Franklin | Get H.O.T. With Us!Join us today as we have an amazing chat with Tavara Franklin, LPC, NCC. She kept this conversation on fire!!
Tavara specializes in CBT and Reality Therapy. She provides a therapeutic journey for individuals, families, and couples to discover their truth and live a transparent unapologetic life as their authentic selves. Tavara's expertise is in assisting mothers and adolescent females who are experiencing anxiety or depression as they navigate through their daily lives. She provides a non-judgmental safe space with every turn down their road of healing while remaining H.O.T. (Honest, Open, Transparent).
C...2022-02-2550 minThe Shlomo Franklin Show33. Nashville Snowstorm: Sinatra & Leonard CohenNashville got hit by a whopping two inches of snow!! Things are exciting here! I also sing one of my favorite Sinatra songs and a Cohen classic. We discuss the movies Patterson and The Tender Bar! Enjoy!!2022-01-1033 min
Powering Your Retirement RadioBackground and Principles Hello, and welcome back to Powering Your Retirement Radio. I'm Dan Leonard, your host. This week I'm gonna go back to square one. After doing some consulting with some other podcasters and their podcasts, they said looking through your catalog of episodes; you don't really see anything on you. Everyone had some kind of an about me type of episode. I figured here on New Year's Eve; you'll probably be sitting there watching the ball drop, listening to this, and just having a grand old time. Happy New Year, have a great evening. And, if you listen...2021-12-3120 minThe Shlomo Franklin Show31. I Review My Debut Album: Leonard CohenTodays episode is a fun one. I sing Leonard Cohen’s Sisters of Mercy and I walk through the album notes and a few fun details about each song on my debut album. I can’t wait for all that’s to come! Enjoy this week’s episode!2021-12-2039 min
Powering Your Retirement RadioThe value of a liberal arts degree and how to measure success!Welcome back to Powering Your Retirement Radio. Today, we're going to continue our conversation about college planning and colleges in general with my good friend, Dr. Bryon L. Grigsby, who I've known since we were high school classmates, college roommates, and many other things throughout our lives. Bryon is the President of Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and he is one of the few presidents is also the President of his own Alma Mater. Moravian was founded in 1742. It's the sixth-oldest school in the country. It was the first to educate women. And it's been thriving since Bryon became...2021-12-0321 minThe Shlomo Franklin Show27. Thanksgiving: Iron & Wine, Arctic Monkeys, & Leonard CohenToday’s episode is a doozy! I sing one of my favorite AM tunes, a sprawling iron & wine track, and get carried away by Leonard Cohen’s poetry. God love ya for listening, I love doing these and I appreciate you a lot. Happy Thanksgiving!2021-11-2338 min
KGLT Radio: Uncle Duke's Stream Of ConsciousnessKGLT - Uncle Duke's Stream Of Consciousness 9.24.21 1/3You may wish to forward to 8 minutes in where the music begins! Portugal. The Man / Cherry Glazer | | Steal My Sunshine Half Moon Run | | How Come My Body Kramies / Jason Lytle | | Days Of Radiohead | Kid A | Motion Picture Soundtrack Aretha Franklin | Wholy, Holy | Amazing Grace (live) Lanterna | | Redwoods (sans) *****Break***** 06:38 PM | | Gilda House | | First Rite Talking Heads | Remain In Light | 2021-09-2600 min
Özel masallah podcastEpisode 1264 - Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard helped change the way movies get made in Hollywood. It's not what he expected as a young Black math wiz growing up in Georgia. But after a love affair with movies that started at Kim's Video in New York City, Franklin established The Black List, a tool that became one of the hottest commodities in show business and opened doors for people who weren't getting a shot. Franklin and Marc talk about how The Black List movies made millions, how it pushed back on conventional wisdom, and how Franklin is still paving a way for undiscovered talent. Sign...2021-09-231h 24
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1264 - Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard helped change the way movies get made in Hollywood. It's not what he expected as a young Black math wiz growing up in Georgia. But after a love affair with movies that started at Kim's Video in New York City, Franklin established The Black List, a tool that became one of the hottest commodities in show business and opened doors for people who weren't getting a shot. Franklin and Marc talk about how The Black List movies made millions, how it pushed back on conventional wisdom, and how Franklin is still paving a way for undiscovered talent. Sign...2021-09-231h 25
Programa do webEpisode 1264 - Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard helped change the way movies get made in Hollywood. It's not what he expected as a young Black math wiz growing up in Georgia. But after a love affair with movies that started at Kim's Video in New York City, Franklin established The Black List, a tool that became one of the hottest commodities in show business and opened doors for people who weren't getting a shot. Franklin and Marc talk about how The Black List movies made millions, how it pushed back on conventional wisdom, and how Franklin is still paving a way for undiscovered talent. Sign...2021-09-231h 23
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1264 - Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard helped change the way movies get made in Hollywood. It's not what he expected as a young Black math wiz growing up in Georgia. But after a love affair with movies that started at Kim's Video in New York City, Franklin established The Black List, a tool that became one of the hottest commodities in show business and opened doors for people who weren't getting a shot. Franklin and Marc talk about how The Black List movies made millions, how it pushed back on conventional wisdom, and how Franklin is still paving a way for undiscovered talent. ...2021-09-231h 21
Tiff TotallyNick Jr. Part 1I just realized that Little Bear is always..."barenaked." #punintended Face it, once Steve left Blue's Clues, the show just wasn't the same. Franklin was a turtle that could "count by 2's and tie his shoes." Little Bill introduced us to a world of diversity. Eureeka and Allegra were puppets that are underrated classics, and Dora and Diego taught us Spanish.2021-06-141h 52
Follow FridayFranklin Leonard (The Black List): Ted Lasso, being a good ally, how to sell a book(Full transcript of this episode available here).If you want to know what's going to win an Oscar in a couple years, you should talk to film and TV producer Franklin Leonard. Since 2005, he and his team at The Black List have circulated an annual list of the best screenplays floating around Hollywood that haven't yet been made into movies. But films that make it to the Black List — such as Argo, The King's Speech, and Promising Young Woman — often find later success.When he's not making movies or helping screenwriters win trophies, however, Franklin is a...2021-06-1141 min
To Dine ForFranklin LeonardFranklin Leonard – Founder – The Black List Franklin is the reason that many of your favorite movies were made. He's the founder and CEO of The Black List, the saving grace for countless writers in Hollywood. Even if you aren't familiar with Franklin or his company, you have definitely seen the fruits of his labor. The Black List is a survey of the most liked but unproduced screenplays each year. It gives another chance to great stories that have been overlooked. This recognition has brought 400 films and counting to the big screen, including Juno, Spotlight and Argo...2021-05-0339 minMeditative StoryWriting the main character, by Franklin LeonardWhat’s the hardest part about being the main character in your own life? You’re also writing the script as you go along. And sometimes it’s hard to know when you need a scene change. Filmmaker Franklin Leonard encounters plenty of dramatic moments as he seeks to follow his creative dream. But those big moments, he comes to realize, aren’t what will change him into the person he truly wants to be. Change happens not in an explosion or a sudden shift of scenery, but slowly, in moments of reflection, and sometimes after years of pleasing others...2021-04-0229 min
The Rashawn Franklin PodcastNBA Trade Deadline, Kawhi Leonard destinations, NFL roster look with Emmette and KeithNBA Trade Deadline 2021
Nikola Vucevic Kawhi Leonard Victor Oladipo Aaron Gordon Orlando Magic Andre Drummond Wendell Carter Jr. Otto Porter Jr. Lou Williams, Rajon Rondo Kyle Lowry Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine LaMarcus Aldridge Andre Drummond
We took a look at the Chicago Bulls moves 18:30
Zach Lavine as a franchise cornerstone 23:002021-03-261h 21
Impolitic with John HeilemannFranklin LeonardIn which John Heilemann talks with Franklin Leonard, the founder and CEO of The Black List, a company best known for its annual survey of the most popular screenplays among Hollywood executives that remain unproduced. Heilemann and Leonard discuss this year's Oscar nominations, and in particular the historic levels of diversity among the slate of nominees, as well as the epic fail that was the recent Globe Globes; filmmaking amid the continuing threat of Covid-19, the explosion of streaming fueled by the pandemic, and what it might mean for the future of the industry; the story of how and...2021-03-231h 18
See My CoolThe Machine (Apple exclusive)More Ramblings, but hey I went somewhere with this.
Why do the Rockets suck? Woody Allen is a nasty dude. I mean, Woody Allen is a really nasty dude. Deshaun (not touching that) Who needs the push? Myers Leonard is an idiot Why do I like Ginny and Georgia Turn down your volume, the closing song is loud.
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Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinEP 9: Ron Sexsmith - Singer songwriter lauded and covered by Elvis Costello, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Feist, Emmy Lou Harris and moreRon Sexsmith's talents as a singer-songwriter have earned him praise from the likes of Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello—and his songs have been covered by Costello, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Feist, Emmy Lou Harris, K.D. Lang, and Michael Bublé. He's been produced by Steve Earle, Mitchel Froom, Daniel Lenois, and Tchad Blake, collaborated with Chris Martin and Feist, and shared the stage with Ray Davies and Leonard Cohen. In this episode, we talk about his career, starting out in the days of the Lillith Fair, his journey through different producers, writing a book, his latest album Hermitage, life in...2021-03-161h 30
How to Be a Better HumanHow to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry (with Franklin Leonard)Do you think Hollywood needs to change? How about your own industry? It’s difficult to get decision makers to step outside of the tried and true and attempt something new. Franklin Leonard is Founder and CEO of The Black List-- a company that elevates great screenplays and the writers who create them. In this episode, he discusses how he shifted the way Hollywood works and how anyone can catalyze change if they start by questioning whether the conventional wisdom is all convention and no wisdom. More than 400 scripts from the annual Black List survey have been produced as fe...2021-01-1827 minMasters of ScaleHow to find hidden value that others miss, w/The Black List's Franklin LeonardForget looking for a needle in a haystack – instead, build a new type of metal detector, to find undervalued assets that others don’t see. That’s exactly what Franklin Leonard did when he started The Black List, an annual survey of screenplays everyone loved (but no one was making). Devise ways to find things no one else has found – or didn’t think to look for – and it could be the difference that drives you to scale. Cameo: Software engineer Tatiana Mac.Learn more about The Black List: https://blcklst.com/Learn more about Tatiana Mac...2020-11-1742 min
The PEN PodEncore: This Moment Will Change Literally Everything with Franklin LeonardOn this encore episode, we talk to film executive and PEN America board member Franklin Leonard on the coronavirus crisis' impact on screenwriters and the dynamic in Hollywood.
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KGLT Radio: Uncle Duke's Stream Of ConsciousnessUncle Duke Show! 6.5.20-3/3 #BlackLivesMatterAngelique Kidjo: Born Under Punches Odetta: Gallows Tree Kanye West: Every Hour (w/ Sunday Service Choir) Keb' Mo': The Times They Are A Changin' Valerie June: Astral Plane Magic Slim And The Teardrops: Black Tornado Prince: Thieves In The Temple Sweet Pea Atkinson: Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City Mavis Staples: We Go High Maceo Parker: People Get Ready Allen Toussaint: American Tune *****Break***** 08:43 PM Koffee: Toast Aretha Franklin: Rolling In The Deep Jimmy Cliff: Many Rivers To Cross Stevie Wonder: Jesus...2020-06-1200 minThe PEN PodEpisode 23: This Moment Will Change Literally Everything with Franklin Leonard; Plus Tough Questions with Suzanne NosselOn this Friday, we talk to film executive and PEN America board member Franklin Leonard on the coronavirus crisis' impact on screenwriters and the dynamic in Hollywood. Then, it's our weekly Tough Questions segment with PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel.
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Decoder with Nilay PatelRecode Decode: Franklin LeonardThe Black List founder Franklin Leonard talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about how he accidentally created one of the most important lists in Hollywood and how he turned it into a real business for connecting screenwriters with producers. Leonard also talks about the statistics that show the benefits of reading scripts from diverse writers and the mostly-white 2020 Oscar nominations, about which he wrote a satirical op-ed for the Washington Post. Plus: Why he doesn't expect AI to replace human readers.Click here to read a full transcript of this interview.Featuring:Franklin Leonard...2020-01-3151 min
Toure ShowFranklin Leonard - I Changed HollywoodFranklin Leonard is one of people who are aiding the Black film revolution from behind the scenes. He’s a veteran film exec who knows the game inside and out. He created The Black List, an annual survey of un-produced screenplays that spotlights the best of them, creating opportunities for young screenwriters. 37 films have leapt from The Black List to win Oscars. Leonard has worked for Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Pollack and more. He’s one of the people who have helped perpetuate an amazing moment in the history Black film and he understands the game, and how to t...2020-01-221h 08
Send The LinkMt. Vesuvius (Ft. Franklin Leonard)Hey hey amigos,
Oscar nominations are out! We’re you snubbed? Probably!
Brandon and Deej lament Uncut Gems, laud Parasite, and invite Blacklist founder, Franklin Leonard, to talk his satirical piece in the Washington Post, “The 2020 Oscar nominations didn’t have to look like this”.
Would Marriage Story get made if it was black? Just how good is Parasite? What themes are deemed “oscar worthy”. Ask Franklin.
Then, the guys take the competition off of the silver screen and onto the baseball field as they dip a toe in the internet inv...2020-01-181h 13
Write Along with David and CargillEp. 51 – A brief history of The Black List (GUEST: Franklin Leonard)Franklin Leonard joins the Write Along podcast to discuss the history of The Black List and share tips for screenwriters looking to host their screenplays on The Black List website.
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InExplicable ThoughtsEpisode 3: Know YourselfEpisode 3: Know YourselfIntro: Prod. by OthelloDWade vs. Paul Pierce DWade vs DirkNBA playoffsKawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, and moreHow Important it is to be alone and why our generation how to learn how to be comfortable alone.Transition: Prod. by Jee Juh Outro: Prod. by Othello--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2019-04-151h 18
Keep It!"The Priyanka Always Marries Twice" (with Franklin Leonard)Ira, Kara, and Louis are back in LA together to talk about Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' two over the top weddings, Jameela Jamil's detox tea crusade, and why it's perfectly fine for the victims of his presidency to speak ill of George H.W. Bush. Plus, bootcut jeans are back, the Pope should mind his business, why Call Me By Your Name 2 is unnecessary, and guest Franklin Leonard (creator of The Black List) joins to talk diversity in screenwriting. Show References: WASH PO: “Drug Buy Set Up For Bush Speech” https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/tours/scan...2018-12-051h 01
gabby cabby aka peter franklin podcastsleonard rosenblumleonard rosenblum is a doctor of psychiatry who has spent almost a half century having more fun than a barrel of monkeys with monkeys. he is a brooklyn guy whose father got caught by the police as he was throwing a dead body into the east river. 2018-11-2908 min
TED Talks ArtHow I accidentally changed the way movies get made | Franklin LeonardHow does Hollywood choose what stories get told on-screen? Too often, it's groupthink informed by a narrow set of ideas about what sells at the box office. As a producer, Franklin Leonard saw too many great screenplays never get made because they didn't fit the mold. So he started the Black List, an anonymous email that shared his favorite screenplays and asked: Why aren't we making these movies? Learn the origin story of some of your favorite films with this fascinating insider view of the movie business.2018-11-0716 minTEDTalks ArtComment j'ai accidentellement changé la façon de faire les films | Franklin LeonardComment Hollywood choisit-il les histoires qui sont racontées à l'écran ? Trop souvent, il s'agit d'une réflexion de groupe fondée sur un ensemble restreint d'idées de ce qui se vend au box-office. En tant que producteur, Franklin Leonard a vu trop de grands scénarios ne pas être réalisés car ils ne correspondaient pas aux normes. C'est ainsi qu'il lança la Liste noire, un mail anonyme qui partageait ses scénarios préférés et qui demandait : « Pourquoi nous ne réalisons pas ces films ? » Apprenez en plus sur l'histoire de l'origine de certains de vos fi...2018-11-0716 minTEDTalks ArteComo eu acidentalmente mudei a maneira que os filmes são feitos | Franklin LeonardComo Hollywood escolhe quais histórias são contadas nos filmes? Frequentemente, é o pensamento baseado em um conjunto de ideias limitadas sobre o que vende mais. Como produtor, Franklin Leonard viu muitas grandes obras nunca serem feitas, pois elas não se adequavam a esse padrão. Então ele começou o Black List, um e-mail anônimo que compartilhava suas obras favoritas e perguntava: por que não estamos fazendo esses filmes? Aprenda a origem de alguns dos seus filmes favoritos com essa fascinante visão de dentro da indústria cinematográfica.2018-11-0716 min
The WhoDeannyPodBasketball Reasons: The Akawhiring!Franklin and @EvilMikeyMike analyze the peculiar circumstances surrounding Kawhi Leonard's attempt to escape the Spurs. As the summer heats up so do this unique situation. Enjoy the adventure! 2018-07-1626 min
Shut Up and Listen with Heather Matarazzo5: BlackListed with Franklin Leonard and Kate HaganIn this weeks episode, Heather talks with Franklin Leonard, Founder of The BlackList, and Kate Hagan, writer/Director of Community for The Black List , about Black Panther, Sundance and what they're each doing to create change within the industry.
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KGLT Radio: Uncle Duke's Stream Of ConsciousnessUncle Duke Show! 2.2.18-2/3Who's to say it isn't a classic start and a classic finish with a fresh filling in the middle? BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Something In The Night BUILT TO SPILL: Liar DREAM WIFE: Somebody THE ORWELLS: Double Feature DESTROYER: Tinseltown Swimming In Blood CAPITALIST KIDS: Bye NAKED GIANTS: T V CHARLY BLISS: Black Hole THE BEATLES: Think For Yourself THE AVETT BROTHERS: Rejects In The Attic THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Franklin's Tower JASON ISBELL & 400 UNIT: White Man's World ROSANNE CASH: Tennessee Flat Top Box2018-02-041h 00
Cold CallBlack Business Leaders Series: Franklin Leonard, "Black List" MastermindUsing crowdsourcing to develop an annual list of Hollywood’s hottest unproduced screenplays, Harvard graduate Franklin Leonard took the negative term “black list” and turned it into a coveted place to be. Three films that once appeared on his Black List are nominated for a Best Picture Oscar this year. Harvard Business School professor Henry McGee, the former president of HBO Home Entertainment, discusses his case, “The Black List,” which explores a fascinating case about navigating the Hollywood film industry, reclaiming blackness as a positive, and taking success to the next level.
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Aspen Ideas to GoTAKEOVER 3: Franklin Leonard with DeRay Mckesson and othersTAKEOVER is a special series of episodes that puts you on the ground during the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. This episode features Franklin Leonard (The Black List Table Reads podcast) as takeover host in conversation with Melody Barnes (former assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council; co-founder of MB2 Solutions), DeRay Mckesson (protestor, civil rights activist, and educator), and Sarah Lewis (author, curator, and assistant professor at Harvard University). Music: Gillicuddy, Podington Bear2016-07-0240 min
Aspen Ideas to GoTAKEOVER 3: Franklin Leonard with DeRay Mckesson and othersTAKEOVER is a special series of episodes that puts you on the ground during the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. This episode features Franklin Leonard (The Black List Table Reads podcast) as takeover host in conversation with Melody Barnes (former assistant to the president and director of the White House Domestic Policy Council; co-founder of MB2 Solutions), DeRay Mckesson (protestor, civil rights activist, and educator), and Sarah Lewis (author, curator, and assistant professor at Harvard University). Music: Gillicuddy, Podington Bear
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The Wolf Den107 Sarah Thyre and Franklin Leonard: Live at Fast Company Creative Counter-ConferenceDig deep into the business of podcasting with this episode of The Wolf Den, recorded live at a Fast Company Creative Counter-Conference event hosted at the Earwolf studios in Hollywood. Adam moderates a panel with Earwolf hosts Sarah Thyre (“Crybabies”) and Franklin Leonard (“The Black List Table Reads”). They answer questions from the assembled journalists, agency representatives and media industry professionals about building audience, the ethics of podcast ads, episode length, and pitching guests to hosts. First, to get everyone up to speed, Adam presents a short history of Earwolf and Midroll, and shares some very funny, and very effectiv...2016-06-0954 min
This On ThatREHASH: Franklin Leonard on Presidential Elections
Our first repeat episode! With presidential elections heating up as November fast approaches we thought we should repeat the episode with our Hamilton and Soccer loving friend Franklin Leonard as we discuss Presidential Elections. Enjoy!2016-04-0757 min
Pop Culture ConfidentialEpisode 28: The TV Season Highlights & Franklin Leonard of The Black ListThe King’s Speech, Juno, American Hustle, Argo, and now Spotlight and The Revenant – these are just some of the scripts featured on The Black List that have gone onto receive Oscar nominations and Oscar gold!
Our guest Franklin Leonard is the founder of The Black List and it’s podcast compliment The Black List Table Reads.
And this week we check back in with our favorite TV critic June Thomas, Slate’s culture critic, to hear her highlights from the recent Television Critics Association’s ‘Winter Tour’ held in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2016-03-0346 min
The Movie Showcast"Do No Harm" (w/Franklin Leonard) - "The Revenant" & "The Forest"
Ep. 132: It's a Happy New Year as The Movie Guys are back in their studio, The Admiral's Club, for an all-new Movie Showcast with previews of "The Forest" and "The Revenant", which goes into wide release this week and guest Franklin Leonard joins the show to talk about running The Black List, a yearly aggregated list of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. Then...heated "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" talk ensues.
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iTunes: bit...2016-01-071h 35This On That8 Franklin Leonard on Presidential Elections
Franklin Leonard (BLCKLST Table Reads, Blcklst.com) sits down with Mike and Chad to get super political (except not really). We focus on the upcoming presidential election, technology's impact on election evolution, The West Wing, society, the Confederate Flag, and (of course) Hamilton: The Musical*.El FUEGO CALIENTE Black List Live ReadBlcklst.comSNL's Young Ben CarsonKrystal Ball's Transparent LifeBlack Mirror's 'The Waldo Moment'Obama 'rides' a skateboard2015 State of the Union AddressDonald Trump: Ban All MuslimsTen Minutes of Clips from Hamilton: An American MusicalAssassins - Everybody's Got the RightSliders - 'The Weaker Sex'Journeys with GeorgeGeorge W. Bush reacts to O...2015-12-1757 min
SuccotashSuccotash Chats Epi 121: Talkin' Ear Movies with Franklin LeonardYes, it’s me — Marc Hershon, your host and rattan patio furniture, covered for the winter — and this is Epi 121 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. It’s another Succotash Chats edition, featuring my recent interview with Franklin Leonard, the creator and host of The Black List Table Reads.
Franklin’s got a pretty fascinating history, including working with both Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith’s production companies, and we talk about that and more. The Black List Table Reads is a pretty unique podcast, just starting its second season, featuring recorded table reads of full-on, featu...2015-12-011h 01
Where There's Smoke34: How To Make It (Quality) w/ The Black List's Franklin Leonard“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” That’s Steve Martin’s advice for anybody looking to be successful. We hear some form of this idea from countless actors, musicians, athletes, scientists: Do good work. This week, we attempt to unpack what “good work” truly means. We’re talking about “quality” - specifically as it pertains to situations where we are looking to break into a particular profession, get a promotion, or create a successful product. In those situations, doing “good work” requires us to understand what is expected in a given space and then be able to create it oursel...2015-11-1040 min
The Wolf Den82 Franklin Leonard, CEO and Founder of The Black ListHollywood meets podcasting with guest Franklin Leonard, founder and CEO of The Black List, and host of the Wolfpop show, The Black List Table Reads. Franklin tells Adam Sachs how The Black List began as an informal survey he did just looking for good scripts to read, quickly becoming an annual list of the best unproduced screenplays. In 2012 The Black List launched as a online script database letting screenwriters upload their work to be shared with and evaluated by industry professionals, and Franklin explains how the company’s business is driven by a core mission of finding great stories and he...2015-06-2547 min
Behind the Brilliance053 Franklin LeonardFranklin Leonard, founder of The Black List and startup advisor, joins Lisa to discuss his path to professional success, his philosophy on fear, and his advice to novices.2015-06-041h 07
The Blueprint ShowEpisode 04 - Part 2 - Franklin Leonard, Creator of The Black List - Choosing Your North StarFranklin Leonard, CEO/Founder of The Black List chronicles the journey of the company's launch and the doubts he overcame to build a company that's making a difference for writers all over the world.2015-01-2710 min
The Blueprint ShowEpisode 03 - Part 1 - Franklin Leonard, Creator of The Black List - When One Door Closes...Solutionist, Franklin Leonard, has created one of the most exclusive lists to get on in Hollywood with The Black List. His path to being a business owner, however, was filled with many twists and turns none of which had a guaranteed ending.2015-01-1308 min
Scripts & ScribesEp 60 – Franklin LeonardThe Black List founder, Franklin Leonard explains why he created The Black List, writers campaigning for scores, how readers are hired and what their qualifications are, why studios and production companies don’t tend to accept unsolicited screenplays and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]2014-05-1242 min
Scripts & ScribesEp 60 – Franklin LeonardThe Black List founder, Franklin Leonard explains why he created The Black List, writers campaigning for scores, how readers are hired and what their qualifications are, why studios and production companies don’t tend to accept unsolicited screenplays and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]2014-05-1242 minScripts & ScribesEp 60 – Franklin LeonardThe Black List founder, Franklin Leonard explains why he created The Black List, writers campaigning for scores, how readers are hired and what their qualifications are, why studios and production companies don’t tend to accept unsolicited screenplays and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]2014-05-1242 min
The TreatmentFranklin Leonard, Founder of The Black ListFranklin Leonard describes The Black List as "eHarmony for people who write movies and people who make movies."2014-04-2329 min
DawgCast PodcastDawgCast#347Here we go...basically we take some good news, GRANTHAM LEAVING and turn it into a 30 minute argument. Also, we do have some actual news and entertainment...From Dr. SEC at www.DRSEC.org He brings all kinds of SEC news including the news on Lakatos, Grantham, Kiffin, Franklin and Searles...some great stuff and lots of yelling in this show. 2014-01-1351 min