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Reckless CreativesInvaluable Indie Film Advice with Festival Programmer Imani DavisSadie and Jeanne talk with Imani Davis, a multi-hyphenate extraordinaire—producer, podcast host, festival programmer, wearer of many hats.Despite Imani's packed life, Sadie and Jeanne couldn't help but brainstorm new business ideas for her ... because, why not? That's what reckless creatives do when they hang. Resources from this episode: American CinemathequeProof Film Festival on IG: @prooffilmfestivalImani Davis on IG: @imanimdavisPlayers: A Film Industry PodcastFilm Girlz Who Brunch on IG: @filmgirlzbrunchOn-Demand Pitch Deck SymposiumPipeline Podcasts:All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen....2025-07-0257 minReckless CreativesThe Resilient Tommy Wallach on the Life of Being a Multi-HyphenateSadie and Jeanne dive into the world of Tommy Wallach to discuss writing musicals, plays, screenplays, novels, the value of being a pianist, why bread is not happening, and so much more. This one is a must-listen for all artists who want to dive into multiple mediums and find a path of sanity while juggling 12 balls in the air. Just read his bio below ... yeah, he pivots like none other. *****Tommy Wallach is the author of the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, Thanks for the Trouble, and the New York Times bestselling We All Looked Up...2025-05-2858 minReckless Creatives"Dear Abby": Sadie and Jeanne's Rambling AdviceWell, turns out we had a lot to say about ... everything.If you need some Real Talk™ advice from the trenches, Sadie and Jeanne have it. Sure, could it be something we talked about before? Who knows. We're too exhausted to remember.But we have thoughts about writing and life ... we always have thoughts.Resources from this episode:"The Secret to Finding a Screenwriting Mentor" by Jeanne on Script MagazineSeth Sherwood RC episodeSeth Sherwood's post on X about "Things we can stop doing in movies ..."...2025-04-2445 minReckless CreativesEmmy-Winning Screenwriter and Author Charles Kipps on Making a PlanIt's not everyday we get a writer with the life and work experience of Charles Kipps to join our crazy podcast, let alone have a therapy session with Sadie and Jeanne.Yes, we talked about everything from Charles producing Aretha Franklin, to our struggles as writers, to Charles' decades of writing experiences ... and he's still selling screenplays to this day! You're not going to want to miss this one ... so much great advice from the legend that is Charles Kipps. (See below for Charles' full bio.)One note of correction: Charles inadvertently stated t...2025-04-111h 05Reckless CreativesIn the Trenches with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee JessupWe never turn down a chance to pick the brain of screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup! Sadie and Jeanne dove into practical advice about breaking in, to keep your day job or quit, how to pursue being a writer/director and so much more. Resources from this episode:Resources from this episode:Lee Jessup's websiteScreenwriters Support GroupYour Career Plan (new offering)Lee's BooksLee's YouTube channel Lee on BlueSkyLee on X: @leezjessupLee's articles on Script MagazineLee's Symposium sessions2025-03-191h 05Reckless CreativesHorror Writer Seth Sherwood: Breaking In, Staying In, and Everything In BetweenCan you believe we haven't talked to a horror writer yet? Well, we fixed that ... meet Seth Sherwood. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with Emmy-nominated horror writer/director Seth Sherwood about the 10 years it took for him to break in, the challenges and joys of writing horror, tips for newbies wanting to break in, and so much more!Seth Sherwood's Full Bio:Seth M Sherwood is an Emmy-nominated Los Angeles-based screenwriter, director, designer, and producer. His feature screenwriting credits include Leatherface for Millennium/Lion’s Gate and Hellfest for Valh...2025-02-2548 min
Symposium by Pipeline ArtistsReckless Creatives: Live with Scott MyersReckless Creatives podcast co-hosts, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean, had a live conversation with the legendary Scott Myers about screenwriting, the life of an artist, his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling, and so much more. This episode was recorded on May 16, 2023, during the WGA strike.Our regular Reckless Creatives listeners and Symposium attendees participated and asked Scott questions, too!Scott has more thoughts on the WGA strike, too. Check his blog for updates.[Note: For the MovieMaker article on dos and don'ts for pre-WGA writers...2024-12-312h 05Reckless CreativesDonald H. Hewitt on Drawing the Reader In ... and So Much MoreSadie and Jeanne chatted with Donald H. Hewitt, a professional screenwriter of 24 years, about his long screenwriting career, his new book (oh ... don't you worry ... it's a good one), and even look back at the mistakes we all make when we're naive and young ... and maybe a little dumb. Lots of great advice we wish we knew years ago! Resources from this episode:Don's IMDbDon's book, Mastering Screenwriting: From Shorts to FeaturesDon's Screenwriting Coach Los AngelesPipeline Podcasts:All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts c...2024-12-101h 01Reckless CreativesShowrunner Josh Zetumer: "Say Nothing" ... Remembering The TroublesGet ready for a fun ride... Sadie and Jeanne speak with Josh Zetumer—showrunner, head writer and executive produce of FX's new series, "Say Nothing," out now on Hulu. Josh discusses the process of adapting The New York Times best selling novel, Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe, the challenges of writing to a tight budget, and shares amazing advice all writers need to hear.You're going to want to watch this series. Maybe even a few times.ABOUT JOSH ZETUMER...2024-11-2134 minReckless CreativesSci-Fi Screenwriter and Writing Coach Jenna Avery: Mental Tools for Success and ProductivitySadie and Jeanne sit down with Screenwriter and Career Coach Jenna Avery for some writer therapy, including tips for productivity, pitching, and giving yourself grace. All the things writers struggle with.Resources from this episode:JennaAvery.com - Jenna's website with her scriptsCalledtoWrite.com - Jenna's website for writersFree guidebooks for writers when signing up for my mailing list: Includes workbooks on How to Choose Your Next Book (Or Screenplay!) and Master Your Premise Line, my Character Profile template, and more.Free courses inside the Called to Write community: Create Your Own Writing Tracker...2024-11-1943 minReckless CreativesMichelle Cutler: It's All About the (True) StoryScreenwriter, memoirist and writing coach, Michelle Cutler, chats with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman about adapting true stories, either as scripts or as memoirs. Everyone has a story in them ... find out how to begin telling it.Resources from this episode: Michelle's WebsiteMichelle's PodcastMichelle's CoachingMichelle on IG: @mickytcutlerRelated Symposium sessions:"Cracking Your Memoir" by Anthony Chin-QueePipeline Podcasts:All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.YouTube:Watch...2024-10-2256 minReckless CreativesDiving into the Narrative Podcast World with Jessica HobbsOkay, okay ... so Sadie and trucker-mouth Jeanne started off swearing and giving outlining advice, but hang in, because after their catch-up craziness, they brought on Jessica Hobbs—screenwriter, author and narrative podcast producer. LOTS of great tips and advice on turning your written words into a podcast! Resources from this episode:The Witch and Other Tales of the American GothicJessica's Podcast Jessica's Website Jessica on TikTok and IGThe Story Will Save You Podcast: Audiobook NarratorHow a Book Becomes a Movie: What Authors and Screenwriters Need...2024-09-1755 minReckless CreativesMarty Lang: The Self-Sustaining FilmmakerSadie and Jeanne catch up with their old friend, Marty Lang—filmmaker, professor, husband, father, and author of The Self-Sustaining Filmmaker.Marty shares honest and practical tips on networking, paying it forward, and surviving as an independent filmmaker while also attempting to juggle life. Resources from this episode:The Self-Sustaining FilmmakerX: @marty_langAnd if you're an indie filmmaking, enter your short film or short script into our Film Pipeline competition!Symposium:A year-round conference in the arts ... and we...2024-08-0148 minReckless CreativesProducer Claire Mundell: "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speak with Producer Claire Mundell who founded Synchronicity Films. Among Claire's many projects is the recent series, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," an adaptation of Heather Morris' best selling novel—a stunning and timely show all should watch. Dive deep behind the scenes of bringing novels to life on the screen.This moving series inspired Barbara Streisand to record the breathtaking closing-credits song, "Love Will Survive"—her first ever song for a TV series. Resources from this episode:Claire Mundell's bio."The Tattooist of Ausch...2024-07-0355 minReckless CreativesWriter & Director Christy Stratton: From TV Writing to Roller RinksWhat happens when a TV comedy writer sits down with Sadie and Jeanne? Lots of laughs, inspiration and mayhem. But mostly, great advice for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the indie space and take a shot at directing.Christy Stratton, writer on "Modern Family," "Awkward," "King of the Hill," and more, shares insights into making her first short film, The Runt, her hopes of getting funding for a feature, and incredible advice she wishes she had when she first started off as a writer. Catch The Runt at a film...2024-06-2057 minReckless CreativesLetitia Lee: The Art of Spreading LoveArtist Letitia Lee talks with Sadie and Jeanne about what inspires her to create, the power of art, and the emotion she hopes people feel when they view her stunning work.Her stories will inspire artists of all mediums. Seriously. Listen. Letitia is a one-of-a-kind spirit of joy.Resources:Art by LetitiaYou'll have to stay tuned for a link to Letitia's books ...All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most" because Jeanne is tired) episodes on...2024-06-0750 minReckless CreativesAimiende Negbenebor Sela: The Queen of CollaborationSadie and Jeanne chat with filmmaker, writer, lyricist, model, director, champion of collaboration, Aimiende Negbenebor Sela of Sela Films, LLC.If you are only working on one project at a time, you need to listen to this. A double listen for anyone who wants advice on filmmaking in a collaborative way ... which is the only way, tbh. Resources from this episode:Follow Aimi on IMDBPro, Vimeo, WebsiteFollow on IG: @selafilmsLove Wins International Film Festival, May 4, 2024Stay tuned for ways to watch Aimi's latest films!All...2024-04-1655 minReckless CreativesDan Mirvish: Indie Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Alligator HunterYes, you read that right. Dan Mirvish, co-founder of Slamdance, does it all. And his amazing new film, 18 1/2, comes out on DVD this month (see links below ... we have all the links).There is quite literally something for everyone in the episode, from practical advice on film school, turning your art into a business, scones ... and alligators. But most importantly, Dan is possibly the coolest dude we've ever met and we learned so much.Get those earbuds in!Resources from this episode:Dan's two-part interview on Pipeline Artists:- "...2024-04-041h 22Reckless CreativesThe Artist Mindset with Multi-Hyphenate Dusty Wright: Don't Let Fear Hold You BackDusty Wright has done it all—musician, William Morris agent, creator of a magazine, interviewed the likes of Led Zeppelin and Ron Howard, and so much more. His story will not only inspire, but also humble every artist who hears it.This one isn't just for musicians. It's for artists of all stripes! We dive deep into the mindset of the creator.(Apologies for Jeanne's sound sucking in the intro. Don't worry, it's fine for the full interview. Turns out earbuds can't compare to a real mic.) Resources from this ep...2024-03-121h 18Reckless CreativesThe "I Need That" Episode: Advice on Making Goals, Endless Writing Resources, and Guarding Your GraveIt's time to pull back the curtain and discuss how the sausage gets made. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dive deep into their writing process, making goals, sharing a zillion resources they use to get words on the page and thoughts on juggling a crazy life with trying to be creative.This one has more resources than we even realized, and even more to come, so check back later for Sadie's list of writing books!And, of course, Jeanne talks about graves. No shock there. Resources from this episode: ...2024-01-1953 minReckless CreativesBonus Episode: Maryam Keshavarz and The Persian VersionSadie talks with Maryam Keshavarz about The Persian Version's Sundance run, writing comedy vs. drama, indie filmmaking, multi-generational stories, and playing the sitar ... because music is at the center of everything creative. The Persian Version is available on all digital platforms.Sadie's interview of Maryam on Script MagazineInstagram:@marakeshfilm@thepersianversionmovie Purchase or rent at: APPLE TV, PRIME VIDEO, GOOGLE PLAYPipeline ArtistsScript MagazineSymposiumAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as...2024-01-0230 minReckless CreativesPhil Stark, Screenwriter Turned Therapist ... Advice Writers NeedTime for therapy! Sadie and Jeanne chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter of Dude, Where's My Car, "South Park" and more. They discuss his journey from breaking into Hollywood to saving partners from breaking up. You have the questions. Phil has the answers. "Ask Phil" column on Script Magazine gives you a chance to get all your writing questions answered. Email Phil at starktalktherapy@gmail.com Resources from this episode: "Ask Phil" on ScriptmagPhil Stark on X: @pbstarkok Phil's Website: starktalk.netDude, W...2023-12-1958 minReckless CreativesWhat About Bob ... Saenz, That IsWhat can we say about Bob? He's a screenwriter, actor, musician and now ... novelist. He's also a hell of a fun interview! Sadie and Jeanne talked with Bob about adapting his very first script (written decades ago) into a YA novel. Oh, yes, he did it! And it's fabulous! But we also address important screenwriting advice, especially on how to keep a career going for a very long time. Grab your earbuds and get ready! Resources from this episode:Bob's YA book: Jessica's Vampire DiaryBob's screenwriting book: That's...2023-12-011h 06Reckless CreativesCorey Mandell: Build It and They Will Come ... Teams, Writing, and CareerScreenwriter and teacher extraordinaire, Corey Mandell, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about everything from the post-strike landscape in film and TV to building a team to help you get discovered.Oh, and we talked about yo' mama. Maybe. Resources from this episode:Corey's website: coreymandell.net Modern Story Tools Masterclass On-Demand Class (NOTE: Special offer just for RC listeners, if you purchase this on-demand class before November 21, 2023, you can get a full refund if you don't love it after listening to 5 sessions!)All of...2023-11-011h 15Reckless CreativesJust Don't Suck"What's the point of anything anymore?" ... that question launched a rambling convo between Sadie and Jeanne which culminated in many thoughts. Maybe too many thoughts.We aren't sorry.Resources from this episode:Deadlocked documentaryFloyd Abrams: Speaking Freely documentary"Ask Phil: Learning to Set Professional Boundaries"All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag2023-09-2054 minReckless CreativesMario O. Moreno is Amazing ... And He Owes Us a Rap. (Not to be confused with a wrap.)This is a true reunion of the Three Amigos, but instead of drinking margaritas, the convo is all about writing. The talented Mario O. Moreno branched out from screenwriting and adapted his script into a novella … that’s written as a rap! Trust us, you want to listen to this one.Oh, and there's a Sexy Clock™.Watch for Sadie, Mario and Jeanne to rap in the near future. Tamborine donations welcome. Send them all to Mario.Resources from this episode:Mario's Website: mariomorenowrites.com Killa: A Mixtape Novella by Mar...2023-08-041h 05Reckless CreativesReal Talk™ with Writer/Director Christopher DerrickWhere do we begin? How about with the raw truth, delivered by the one and only Christopher Derrick. We dive into his experience breaking into TV writing, the bumps and bruises he got along the way, the challenges of A.I., and even the lessons learned by getting ripped off. Oh, yeah, it's a big, bad world out there in La La Land.Most importantly, when we shed light on the struggles and realities of being a professional writer, maybe someone can be spared a tiny bit of pain. At least that's our hope. Grab...2023-07-201h 15Reckless CreativesScreenwriter Tom Vaughan: What's the Story You're Trying to Tell?Everyone says, "It's all about the story" ... but what even is story? Tom Vaughan dives deep into structure, and how having a clear process can not only help you get the words down, but it can also dig you out of the ditch when your story goes off the rails. And, yes, Jeanne's plant is still alive. Resources for this episode:Tom's Story and Plot websiteGet 15% off with this coupon code for any of Tom's classes: RECKLESS15Tom on Twitter: @storyandplotTom on IMDb2023-06-131h 20Reckless CreativesAudio Fiction: Podcast Producing Dynamic Duo and Signal Award Winners K.A. Statz and Travis VengroffSadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chatted with award-winning audio-fiction podcasters, K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, about their multiple, incredibly successful podcast series (yes, 25-million downloads kind of success!!!!), finding a work/life balance (good luck with that), their writing and producing schedules, and so much more. If you ever wanted to create an audio-fiction podcast, this is the overview you need.Episode Resources: K.A. Statz (Kaitlin Statz) on Twitter: @StatzInkTravis Vengroff on Twitter: @VenTravis Fool & Scholar Productions K.A. Statz websiteTravis Vengroff website ...2023-05-1057 minReckless CreativesAmanda Deibert: You Already Have the Answers ... That's a YesWow ... this one is definitely a favorite. Sadie and Jeanne make room on their therapy couch for the one and only Amanda Deibert—multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. Like, seriously, she does everything— author, screenwriter, and bestselling comic book and graphic novel writer. And she's also a must-follow on Twitter. Big lesson: If you want to stretch yourself, learn to say yes, until you have to say no.Listen and find out what we mean. Resources from this episode:Amanda Deibert on Twitter @AmandaDeibert Instagram: @amandadeibertofficialTikTok: @amandadeibertAmanda's site.Y...2023-03-281h 12Reckless CreativesThe Sh*t Show Episode: Inside the Mind of Multi-Hyphenate Joe FavalaroWe're calling this "The Shit Show" not because Joe Favalaro is a "shit show," but because Jeanne was having a shit-show day of mattress delivery and chaos. Sadie and Jeanne have an in-depth convo with screenwriter/novelist/musician, Joe Favalaro—better known as Joe Straynge—about music, screenwriting, feedback notes, childhood dreams, being dark and broody ... and starting a cello trio.Cellos are cool as hell. You heard it here first. Resources from this episode:Script Pipeline Script NotesStar Wars DiscoCamper Van BeethovenWhere to find Joe's...2023-03-041h 17Reckless CreativesScott Myers: It's Time to Shun the ShouldSadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman have an in-depth talk with the amazing Scott Myers about his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling.To say they have writers' crushes on Scott, is an understatement. He's simply the nicest, most generous man in the industry, living to help writers. And this book is his gift to all of us.Resources from this episode:Scott Myers on Twitter @GoIntotheStoryThe Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and StorytellingGo Into the Story Blog on the...2023-01-131h 13Reckless CreativesThe Legendary John Truby: "You've Got to Be Smart About It"What do you do when the legend that is John Truby walks into the Reckless house? You soak up every piece of advice he offers. Sadie and Jeanne chat with John about his new, amazing book—The Anatomy of Genres. Every writer needs it. It'll be the new "required reading" in Tinsel Town. Seriously, it's a game-changer!Resources from this episode:John Truby's website.The Anatomy of Genres (THE new, amazing book!)The Anatomy of StoryJess King's Reckless Creatives episode.John Truby on Twitter: @JohnTrubyAll...2022-12-151h 01Reckless CreativesDramatist Jeff Kitchen Attacks Storytelling with a Burn Rod"If you're not in over your head, you're not doing your job as a writer." Yep, that about sums up the theme of Sadie and Jeanne's convo with Jeff Kitchen. If you're looking for inspiration to push your story to its limits (and beyond), look no further. Oh, and a plant's life might be in danger. Or maybe not. We'll see.UPDATE: Jeff has a new book out, The Hero's Dilemma: Drama at the Heart of Your Story. Available now! "Decades in the making, The Hero’s Dilemma was written by one of the world’s top...2022-12-0147 minReckless CreativesDon't Try This at Home: Bank Robber Turned Published WriterWhile Sadie galavanted around Europe, Jeanne put reckless on steroids and talked with Jeff Frye, bank robber turned writer. Yes, a bank robber who got 20 years in a maximum security prison is now a published writer. So, what's your excuse?Resources from this episode:Symposium's NaNoWriMo Write-In Sprint, November 1st Skip the Vomit, Make a Plan by Craig WeedenWriter's Market Guide to Getting PublishedSymposium's One-on-One with Lane Shefter BishopMark Dawson YouTubeJeff Frye's websiteAll (read that as "most") OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found...2022-10-281h 03Reckless CreativesIf Trigger Warnings Could Have Trigger Warnings: Cactus Jack's Jay Thornton and Michael GullNow that we have your attention ... While Sadie is vacationing in Europe, Jeanne decided to shake things up and invited writer/director/producer/filmmaker and uber reckless creative Jay Thornton on the show with actor/comedian Michael Gull—the star of the Thornton Brother's new film, CACTUS JACK.If you want reckless, look no further. There's a lot of swearing, a lot of honesty about Hollywood and indie filmmaking, how limiting the industry is for creatives who push the envelope, and the origin story of CACTUS JACK—the most daring indie flick you'll ever watch. That's a prom...2022-09-281h 25Reckless CreativesWriting Routines, Community and Naps: Ralph Walker and the #5amWritersClubSometimes you need a good kick in the butt to get writing done ... or an alarm clock. Ralph Walker from the #5amwritersclub talks about finding a community to keep him engaged and productive, while Sadie takes a nap just at the thought. If your regular routine isn't working, switch it up and give an early start a try! The gigantic list of resources from this episode:Join the #5amwritersclub on TwitterSymposium's "One-on-One Animation Convo with Joshua Pruett"Pipeline Artists: "Balancing Art and Ambition" by Jeanne"The Book...2022-09-151h 18
Red Sky Fuel For ThoughtHow to Write Content That Cuts Through: Ep. 26 of Red Sky Fuel for Thought PodcastHow to Write Content that Cuts Through: Ep. 26 of Red Sky Fuel for Thought PodcastWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:· Why are companies struggling to find strong writers? Are writing skills are a dying art?· How can writers break out of their comfort zones and avoid block?· What are some tricks for writing copy that actually gets read?Writing and storytelling are two of the most powerful ways to put ideas into the world. As written communication skills decay around us, both skills have also bec...2022-06-2349 minReckless CreativesImplementing Inclusivity Into Your Storytelling with Jess KingFilmmaker and professor Jess King joins Sadie and Jeanne for an honest dialogue about how screenwriters can change the world and the obstacles traditional Hollywood has put in the way of writers, including flaws with the classic "hero's journey." Resources from this episode:Jess King's Inclusive Screenwriting for Film and TelevisionPipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the ArtsJess King on Twitter: @kingisafinkAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:...2022-06-161h 03Reckless CreativesTurn Your Bitching Into a PlanWhat's a new season of Reckless Creatives without a plan? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman launch Season 2 sharing their thoughts and tips for creating a productive plan to create your art. There's some barking, some smack talk, and ... yes, a plan to make donuts. Resources from this episode: Jeff Willis on the Future of HollywoodPipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the ArtsGreta Heinemann's Writers Wright Journal Timer Clock - someone buy one for Sadie!"Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?" by Jay Thornton2022-05-241h 13Reckless CreativesPoetry Month ... Goes Fast. Try to keep up, people!What do biscuits, butter and poetry have in common? You'll learn that, and so much more, when Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with poets/writers/filmmakers Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie.Resources from this episode: Jade and Wilnona's WebsiteJade and Wilnona's BooksJade and Wilnona on FacebookAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag 2022-04-301h 12Reckless CreativesZack Ford Hijacked HollywoodScreenwriter and producer Zack Ford is one cool dude. Not only has he written a zillion scripts (if you want to know how many, you have to listen), but he also ran for mayor of Skaneateles, NY. But what's better than that, you ask? It's the unbelievably ballsy thing he did when his back was against the wall and quitting was not an option. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:How I Hijacked Hollywood or: How To...2022-03-1154 minReckless CreativesTaking Feedback: When to Cry, When to Cheer, and When to Scream, "This meeting is over!"Taking feedback on your writing can be gut wrenching and soul crushing, but it doesn't have to be. Sadie and Jeanne share tips on how they give and receive feedback, Sadie interrupts the podcast with a call from her DP, and Jeanne actually prepared for this one! Oh, and if we get 100,000 RC episode downloads, Matt will buy them a VW van! All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Getting Honest Feedback (interview of Doug R...2022-01-261h 08Reckless CreativesLet's Talk About MoneyMoney. It's what everyone wants. But how do you juggle the job with the art ... or the art with a family and a mortgage? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman attempt to give advice, but by no means should you ever take financial advice from either of them! Instead, tune in for a candid talk about moola, exhaustion, and, yes, Nicholas Cage. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Symposium"Words of Prey" podcast by...2021-12-171h 05Reckless CreativesBonus Episode: Paula L. Pedene - From Whistleblower to MemoiristIn honor of National Novel Writing Month, Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman go off road and bring you an interview with author and whistleblower Paula L. Pedene. She shares how she exposed corruption in the VA system, was literally banished to the basement, won a lawsuit, and then wrote all about it. Paula's memoir, A Sacred Duty, How a VA Whistleblower Took on the VA and Won, comes out on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2021. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.R...2021-11-1044 minReckless CreativesRejection RandomnessRejection. It's the name of the game for all artists. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman share how they handle rejection and offer honest, Real Talk™ solutions for how to turn the sting of disappointment into motivation ... after wallowing in a full-on cryfest, of course.Update: Yes, Andy came to the reunion. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Writing the Blockbuster Novel by Albert ZuckermanSymposium"Hard Truths" Free Symposium Town HallPip...2021-10-201h 10Reckless CreativesWe Don't Know Jack About Animation But Katiedid Langrock DoesSadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat it up with writer and story editor Katiedid "Did" Langrock. We don't know jack about animation, but Did schooled us on being a head writer and story editor, navigating that world from Georgia, and advice on moving to (and away from) L.A. What do you really need to succeed? Tune in to find out. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch RC episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Katiedid Langrock on IMDbKatiedid on IG...2021-09-2049 minReckless CreativesI Am My Own Pet PeeveHave you ever had a week that just kicks you in the head and takes you prisoner? Welcome to our world. Jeanne & Sadie have a pet-peeve vent session that's raw, real, and full of laughter. If you're in need of some Real Talk™, this is an episode for you.Surprisingly, they don't just bitch, they also offer actionable solutions to whatever is pissing you off. And believe us, there's a lot. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch the full episode on YouTube.Resources from thi...2021-09-021h 02Reckless CreativesLucas McNelly: "Stop Worrying About What Other People Think"Jeanne sat down with her old buddy Lucas McNelly about everything from working on set, the "value" of film school, depression, lessons learned from making a short film, tons of crowdfunding tips, why you shouldn't give a sh*t what people think, and how Lucas got 238 million views for his short film. Yep, you read that right. Settle in. So many lessons packed into this hour. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes of Reckless Creatives on YouTube.Resources from this episode:T...2021-08-241h 08Reckless CreativesFrom Farm to Celluloid: Skyler Lawson Brings Cinema Back HomeWhen you have an Indiana grain field, a high-school sweetheart, and a dream, what do you do? You make a film, of course! Writer/director Skyler Lawson talks with Sadie and Jeanne about the monumental task of bringing his film, Whelm, to life ... on celluloid, no less!All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes of Reckless Creatives on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Twitter: @skyler_j_lawson Instagram: @skyler_j_lawsonTwitter: @whelm_filmInstagram: @whelm_filmWhelm 35mm Roadshow TrailerWhelm opens digitally August 3rd: Wat...2021-08-041h 06Reckless CreativesHere's the Thing... What They Don't Tell You About Writing PartnershipsEver wonder what it's like to work with a writing partner? Or how to find one? Or if it's worth looking for one? Before you dive into a writing partnership, listen to Sadie and Jeanne. Well, maybe listen to Sadie and Jeanne for more than that, but it's a start. Get advice on contracts, collaboration, and maybe even a few thoughts on what it's like to have Larry David as a dad. Even though he's not their dad. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch the full episode on...2021-07-201h 08Reckless CreativesLucia Lucas & James Kicklighter: The Value of Authenticity, Taking Risks, and the Challenges of Living as an Artist ... and Opera. Yes, Opera.Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talks with opera singer, Lucia Lucas, and The Sound of Identity's director, James Kicklighter. Lucia shares her experiences being the subject of a doc, the first transgender opera singer to take on a lead role, and a peek behind the curtain of the world of opera. Together with James, they explore all aspects of an artists life—realities not often discussed, like money, relationships, and film festival challenges for LGBTQ+ films.Whether you're an opera lover or not, this is an episode full of important details of living an authentic artistic life. Oh, an...2021-06-301h 30
Reckless CreativesStarting Projects: Get $h!t Done 15 Minutes at a TimeNo one likes staring at a blank page or struggling to find time to write every day. Stop the guilt trip! Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean share advice on how they choose projects, how to create time to write while juggling a day job (and sometimes 2 or 3 jobs), and tips for outlining your stories and organizing your life. There's talk of tequila, skills to kill people, writing partnerships ... yes, Jeanne gets a tad tipsy. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch the full episode on YouTube.2021-06-111h 04
Reckless CreativesSpike Scarberry: Drunk History Meets ScreenwritingReckless Creatives Podcast co-hosts Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat with Spike Scarberry about what it takes to succeed in screenwriting. Spike is a veteran of the Hollywood development landscape, having worked for an agency, a prod company, and a TV network. A super-sized episode full of everything from "do I have to move to L.A. to be a successful writer?" to the question everyone has—"how much champagne can I fit in this mimosa?"All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch the full episode on...2021-05-231h 20Reckless CreativesSpooning FailureWhat better way to launch a new podcast for artists than to lament about failure right out of the gate. Sadie Dean of Script Magazine and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman of Pipeline Artists channel their inner Larry David to share their most epic failures. Big spoon, little spoon, whichever way you embrace failure, JUST DO IT. Follow Reckless Creatives: @recklesscr8tive Follow Sadie: @SadieKDeanFollow Jeanne: @jeannevbVisit Pipeline ArtistsVisit Script Mag2021-05-1256 min