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Media@RiskThe Emmys After #TimesUpIn this episode, we’re trying out a new format. We’re calling it an acoustic panel. Doctoral candidate Megan Genovese sent questions to leading voices in the ongoing debates around diversity in the entertainment industries. Each respondent sent in a recording of their responses and we’ve edited them together to make up a virtual panel.We asked our expert panelists about the state of the American entertainment industry in light of the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and a year into the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. The panelists include Marjorie David, television writer and producer and Vic...2025-06-1923 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW PodcastEp. 385 - WGAW Public Policy Priorities with Laura Blum-SmithOn this episode, with 2024 elections just a few weeks away, campaign season is in full swing. WGAW Senior Research and Public Policy Director Laura Blum-Smith joins Kristina Woo to talk about WGAW’s policy priorities. To learn more about the guild's policy priorities visit https://www.wga.org/public-policy2024-10-1733 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW PodcastLulu Wang | Ridiculousness Writers Get First ContractTimed to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, WGAW Asian American Writers Committee Chair Kristina Woo speaks with Expats creator-showrunner & filmmaker Lulu Wang about her Amazon series, authentic representation, transitioning to television, and more. (1:00) Next up, WGAW member Jonterri Gadson talks with Ridiculousness writers and new Writers Guild members Erin Conroy and Greg Edwards about the fight to achieve their first-ever WGA contract, the power of solidarity, and more. (41:14)2024-05-0957 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW PodcastEp. 371 - Jen D'Angelo | Chris Keyser & David A. Goodman's Morgan Cox Acceptance SpeechesIn this episode WGAW member Susie Singer Carter talks with 2024 Writers Guild Award-winning writer Jen D’Angelo (01:10) about crafting films such as Quiz Lady and Totally Killer, how her improv comedy experience informs her creative process, and more. For the Union Town segment (31:31), 2023 WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chairs and past WGAW Presidents David A. Goodman and Chris Keyser receive WGAW’s Morgan Cox Award at the recent 2024 Writers Guild Awards, honoring their outstanding Guild service and leadership which played a key role in the WGA achieving unprecedent gains during last year’s MBA negotiations and 148-day writers’ strike.2024-04-2446 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast- Brit Marling | AFM Local 47 President Stephanie O’KeefeIn this episode’s Union Town segment (01:03), WGAW member “Jazz” Peck talks with American Federation of Musicians Local 47 President Stephanie O’Keefe about representing musicians in the industry, the power of solidarity, and the magic that both musicians and writers create with their work. Then, WGAW member Aaron Fullerton talks with A Murder at the End of the World co-creator-showrunner-writer and co-star Brit Marling (23:26) about telling stories that blend real emotions with big ideas, the unique pitching process she has with her writing partner, and more.2024-04-131h 00
Screenwriters' Rant Room468: WGAW Board CandidatesSupport the show for $1/month
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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with friends -- a group of four 2023 WGAW Board Candidates (Niceole Levy, Rob Forman, Jackie Penn & Leah Folta) -- discuss why they are running, the effect of mini-rooms on the community, BIPOC writers, moving up in the room, producing your episodes, education, staff writer script fees, WGA insurance and so much more!If you are a WGAW member, be sure to listen to this super fun episode and to vote for your favorite...2023-09-171h 38
Sidecast | johnaugust.comSidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket LineCory Reeder interviews writers and performers at the joint WGA/SAG-AFTRA disability picket at Disney.
Big thanks to Cory and everyone he spoke with!
Links:
WGAw Disabled Writers Committee
SAG-AFTRA Diversity Committees
SAG-AFTRA Empowering Performers with Disabilities on Set
Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses
2023 WGA Strike Rules
Strike Rules FAQ
Picket Schedules and Locations
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
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Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt with help from Cory Reeder.
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You...2023-09-0600 minWGA | johnaugust.comSidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket LineCory Reeder interviews writers and performers at the joint WGA/SAG-AFTRA disability picket at Disney.
Big thanks to Cory and everyone he spoke with!
Links:
* [WGAw Disabled Writers Committee](https://www.wga.org/members/membership-information/committees/disabled-writers-committee)
* [SAG-AFTRA Diversity Committees](https://www.sagaftra.org/get-involved/diversity-committees)
* [SAG-AFTRA Empowering Performers with Disabilities on Set](https://www.sagaftra.org/empowering-performers-disabilities-set)
* [Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/uploadedfiles/members/member_info/contract-2023/wga_proposals.pdf)
* [2023 WGA Strike Rules](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/strike-rules)
* [Strike...2023-09-0600 minScreenwriters' Rant Room466: Writer/Activist ALEX O'KEEFESupport the show for $1/month
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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with super awesome ALEX O'KEEFE y'all. Growing up, he was a community organizer for Obama, became a speechwriter for Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, a movement leader for The Green New Deal, and a staff writer on Season One of the hit series The Bear!We spend a lot of time talking about Alex's Campaign for WGAW Board of Directors and some of the hot topics that move him to stand...2023-08-282h 13Scriptnotes PodcastSidecast: ElectionsWith union elections on the horizon, John and Drew present an overview of the voting process and governing structures of the WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA. Links: SAG-AFTRA 2023 Elections and Voter Guides SAG-AFTRA Governance DGA Leadership WGAw 2023 Elections WGAe 2023 Elections Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org John on Twitter, […]
The post Sidecast: Elections first appeared on John August.2023-08-1600 minWGA | johnaugust.comSidecast: ElectionsWith union elections on the horizon, John and Drew present an overview of the voting process and governing structures of the WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA.
Links:
SAG-AFTRA 2023 Elections and Voter Guides
SAG-AFTRA Governance
DGA Leadership
WGAw 2023 Elections
WGAe 2023 Elections
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
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Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
You can download the episode here.The post Sidecast: Elections first appeared on John August.2023-08-1600 minSidecast | johnaugust.comSidecast: ElectionsWith union elections on the horizon, John and Drew present an overview of the voting process and governing structures of the WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA.
Links:
SAG-AFTRA 2023 Elections and Voter Guides
SAG-AFTRA Governance
DGA Leadership
WGAw 2023 Elections
WGAe 2023 Elections
Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt
Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
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Writer's BoneFriday Morning Coffee: Erika L. Sánchez, Author of Crying in the BathroomAuthor, poet, and National Book Award finalist Erika L. Sánchez joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her memoir Crying in the Bathroom (now out in paperback). Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the WGAW, WGAE, and SAG-AFTRA strike and what's at stake for labor everywhere. Be sure to watch screenwriter and actor Kyra Jones' interview with Salary Transparent Street on TikTok for a perfect picture of how and why compensation is so messed up right now. To learn more about Erika L. Sánchez, visit her official website and follow her on Inst...2023-07-2134 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelThe WGA and the changing nature of workIn an effort to get a fair deal with the AMPTP - the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2nd of this year. A month later, in early June, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) authorized their own strike. As we post this episode, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have extended their deadline to make a deal until July 12.In this episode, Hello Monday producer and SAG-AFTRA member Sarah Storm hosts WGA Strike Captain Laura Jacqmin for a c...2023-07-1034 min
A Conversation With host Floyd Marshall JrA Conversation With host Floyd Marshall Jr.- EPS 87 - Hilliard Guess - More than a WriterHilliard Guess is one the busiest people in Hollywood. Along with being an accomplished screenwriter, he's also a director, producer, documentarian, and showrunner. He also dedicates his time to the committee of black writers, mentoring up-and-coming writers, and so much more. We touched on all the great work he's doing, and we took a deep dive into the WGA Writers strike. Tune in!
Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/lCOef8HqGLs
Hilliard Guess Short Bio:
Hilliard is a writer/producer who has written on shows such as The Russo...2023-06-201h 36
Going RogueStriking Out: The OfficeIn 2005, an American adaption of a UK cringe-com written by a former Simpsons writer became an unexpected hit on iTunes. So despite middling ratings, the show was given a second season and a second chance.
It went on to become the defining sitcom of a generation, and one of the most streamed series of all time.
Through every early development of online content, The Office was right there, riding the wave of technology and culture trends. And when the Writers Guild of America went on strike in 2007, one of...2023-05-211h 04
Eating For FreeThe Great Big Writer's Strike Episode (feat. Ashlyn Thomas) Friend of the show and Tinseltown icon Ashlyn Thomas joins us to discuss the lead up to and impact of the most prominent organized labor movement of 2023 so far! Solidarity with all striking writers 🫡 and a perpetual "FUCK TED SARANDOS FOREVER!" Links: Striking screenwriters look to shut down Marvel set [Youtube] Writers Guild of America Calls Strike, Effective Tuesday, May 2 [WGAW] LIST OF DEMANDS [WGACONTRACT2023.ORG] WGA NEGOTIATIONS - STATUS AS OF MAY 1, 2023 [WGAW] WGA Raises Solidarity Assistance Funds [May 10] [WGAW] Why Are TV Writers So Miserable? [The New Yorker] [April 29, 2023] Studios Demand Showrunners Work During Writers Strike [THR...2023-05-181h 55
The Gen X Journey Podcast2008 TVWelcome to the Wayback Chronicles Podcast!
In this episode, Keith continues our discussion of 2008 with the year in television. American labor unions the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) went on strike in late 2007 to early 2008. This, coupled with advancements in technology, caused a very interesting transition in the way we watch Television going forward.
Join us, and our Wayback Time Machine, as we go way back to some of the greatest events that shaped our world!
Visit our 'Official' Website for episodes, information, and attributions: 2023-03-2034 minThe Gen X Journey Podcast2008 TVWelcome to the Wayback Chronicles Podcast!
In this episode, Keith continues our discussion of 2008 with the year in television. American labor unions the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) went on strike in late 2007 to early 2008. This, coupled with advancements in technology, caused a very interesting transition in the way we watch Television going forward.
Join us, and our Wayback Time Machine, as we go way back to some of the greatest events that shaped our world!
Visit our 'Official' Website for episodes, information, and attributions: 2023-03-2034 min
Shadows in the Limelight#44 - David Leaf (Award-winning writer, director, and producer)David Leaf is the guest on the podcast today. David stops by the show to talk about his new book, God only knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and the California Myth. Check out the link to buy the book below!David Leaf is a Peabody and WGAW award-winning writer, director and producer, the creative visionary behind such critically acclaimed films and festival favorites as Focal Award winner The Night James Brown Saved Boston, The U.S. vs. John Lennon (winner of the Exhibitors’ Award at The Venice Film Festival), the Grammy-nominated Beautiful Dreamer: Br...2022-12-0442 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW PodcastDavid GoodmanHost David Sheftell speaks with past WGAW President David A. Goodman (The Orville, Family Guy) about writing the dark comedy Honor Society and more.2022-10-111h 03
TV Writer Podcast - Audio131 - Niceole Levy (The Writers’ Room Survival Guide)
After interviewing over 130 TV writers, I can't count how many times I've heard how lost writers felt when they first stepped into a writers' room. Wouldn't it be great if there was a book to help you understand how to succeed in all types of staffs, with all types of personalities, working for all types of showrunners? Well, now there is -- Niceole Levy's comprehensive book "The Writers' Room Survival Guide" is now available! CLICK HERE to order -- I guarantee you will want it on your shelf, and it makes a great gift for the budding...2022-10-041h 17
TV Writer Podcast - Video131 - Niceole Levy (The Writers’ Room Survival Guide)
After interviewing over 130 TV writers, I can't count how many times I've heard how lost writers felt when they first stepped into a writers' room. Wouldn't it be great if there was a book to help you understand how to succeed in all types of staffs, with all types of personalities, working for all types of showrunners? Well, now there is -- Niceole Levy's comprehensive book "The Writers' Room Survival Guide" is now available! CLICK HERE to order -- I guarantee you will want it on your shelf, and it makes a great gift for the budding...2022-10-041h 17
Script LockRob Forman & Andrew WalshWe've got a unionization-heavy episode for y'all as we've got Rob (additional writer on Indivisible for Lab Zero Games, writer on Spider-Man 2 for Insomniac Games, and current co-chair of the WGAW's LGBTQ+ Writers Committee) and Andrew (writer, narrative designer, narrative director, story consultant, and more on games like Horizon Forbidden West, Horizon Call of the Mountain, Watch Dogs Legion, The Division, Prince of Persia, Fable Legends, and more) in to talk about fate meeting preparation with getting that first job, finding your voice as a writer, changing your voice for the market and work-for-hire, living in fear of “no no...2022-09-191h 35
Screenwriters' Rant Room420: CHRISTOPHER J MOOREHilliard & Chris sit down with Christopher J. Moore, writer of the high octane thriller "End of The Road," currently the number one film on Netflix and starring Queen Latifah, Ludacris and Beau Bridges!
There is a ton of game dropped in this one y'all. Chris' journey, growing up in the hard streets of LA, playing football in college, his pivot to film school, writing a novel that sold over 140,000 units while writing spec scripts, landing in the writers' room of Meet the Browns, writing for Tyler Perry's House of Pain and working in such a fast-paced environment...2022-09-121h 42
Gather by the Ghost Light”NEW KID NEXT DOOR” by Arthur M. JollyNEW KID NEXT DOOR: Two siblings are stuck with the weird, creepy - and ultimately maybe not even human - kid from next door, on July Fourth, when there are firecrackers to be stolen and played with. Let freedom ring!
Written by Arthur M. Jolly
Directed by Jonathan Cook
Performed by:
Kelsie Johnson as KERRI
Sophie Cook as SIMONE
Luke Romagnoli as RAZIEL (the new kid next door)
Intro/Outro music: JK/47
Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop!
If you woul...2022-07-0424 min
The BraveMaker Podcast150: Writer, Showrunner + Author: Niceole Levyhttps://twitter.com/niceolecookies
After growing up near China Lake Naval Weapons Center in the middle of the Mojave Desert, Niceole
escaped to the bright lights of Los Angeles. While studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic
Arts, she realized her true love was writing stories, not playing them out. She worked as a police
dispatcher to pay her way through USC undergrad and then completed the Master of Professional
Writing program, also at USC. An alum of the CBS Writers Mentoring Program, NBC's Writers on the
2022-05-0446 min
IQ PODCASTSKimberly Seilhamer LIVE on The Real Tommy UnLeashed Ep 403Kimberly Seilhamer is a produced, award-winning feature film writer, director, producer, and television content creator. She is a member of the WGAw and a Marine Corps veteran. Aside from the big screen, some of Kimberly's projects have been seen on SciFi, Showtime, Chiller, Netflix, Lifetime, and nationally distributed through REDBOX. Kimberly also has several television shows (both scripted and unscripted) in development and is currently penning her FOURTEENTH FEATURE, FOUR OF WHICH HAVE BEEN PRODUCED.2022-04-2957 min
Screenwriters' Rant Room399: Assignment Writer Brian GaryIn this episode, Hilliard does a one-on-one with Brian Gary, a busy assignment writer and executive producer of the popular '3rd & Fairfax' WGAW Podcast.
We talk about this journey from The Actors Studio and studying acting and playwriting, landing work in Dramaturgy, starting over in LA, creating work for himself, landing assignments, tips for pitches that sale, how you can help companies turn signatory to the WGA and so much more!
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Scripts & ScribesS&S LIVE (Ep 33) Writer Q&A w/ writer & host of Screenwriter's Rant Room Hilliard GuessS&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!
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Hilliard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilliardguess
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Twitter: https://twitter...2021-12-191h 26Screenwriters' Rant Room384: Sheila Wilson - THE BLACK BOOKIn this episode Hilliard and Chris sat down with writer/producer Sheila Wilson to hear about her amazing journey, from writing features and studying at AFI under writer/producer/professor Michelle Amor, to becoming a TV writer and working her way up on shows like WARRIOR NUN and Hulu's HELSTROM!
We also go into the back story on how she created the WGAW "THE BLACK BOOK" a spreadsheet/grid with well over 150 black guild writers, featuring their interest, credits, pronouns, skills and availability for TV/Film Staffing & Writing Assignments!
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website a...2021-12-131h 46
The Quidditas FactorThe Dynamic Duo Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek on Creating and Writing Magic.Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek both started writing their first plays at the age of about seven. Lauren fell in love with the magic of movies visiting her dad (visual effects supervisor Joel Hynek) on the set of Predator as a little kid. Elizabeth spent her tween years writing (badly formatted) fan fiction episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In high school, we joined forces while working at the same Shakespeare theater in the summers. We continued to work in classical theater together after college, producing plays on shoestring budgets and getting paid out of a passed hat...2021-11-3041 min
Film Forums Podcast'FILMMAKING CHANGED MY LIFE!' with writer-director Edward Drake'I was homeless and living in my car four years ago.'This is that kind of interview. An inspiring, genuine conversation about Edward Drake, the life of a filmmaker who hit rock bottom and is now making movies with Hollywood stars.Edward is the writer-director of APEX, starring Neal McDonough and Bruce Willis.LOGLINE: Five elite hunters pay to hunt down a man on a deserted island, only to find themselves becoming the prey.APEX is in Theaters, On Demand and Digital from November 12, 2021.Edward Drake studied at...2021-11-1824 minScreenwriters' Rant Room377: WRITER'S ROOM SUPPORT STAFFDisclaimer: this episode was recorded just days before the news: Hollywood Strike Averted As IATSE & AMPTP Reach Deal On New Film & TV Contract
Hilliard talks with TV writer Corrine Van Vliet about the ins and outs of support staff -- working your way up from Writers PA, to Writers Assistant to Script Coordinator. We also talk about the IATSE strike, support staffs wants/needs/difficulties, etc and incase you didn't know -- Corrine is a member of both the WGAW & IATSE!
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr...2021-10-181h 24Screenwriters' Rant Room372 - DAILYN RODRIQUEZ: QUEEN OF THE SOUTHIn this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with Showrunner Dailyn Rodriquez to talk about her amazing journey: working against crazy obstacles in her way, the Disney Fellowship, her first staffing job, repeating positions others wouldn't have to, rising to Number Two in a room, running the hit series QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, If-Come Deals/Pitching and her fight in the run to the WGAW Board of Directors!
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Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We i...2021-09-131h 57
HARD OUTHARD OUT: My Favorite Movie - PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET (with Alvaro Rodriguez)After a long hiatus, we're back with an episode we recorded on July 24, 2021 with none other than Alvaro Rodriguez—screenwriter of MACHETE, FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN 3: The Hangman's Daughter, Netflix "Mexanime" SEIS MANOS, indie film THE LAST RAMPAGE, El Rey's FROM DUSK TIL DAWN TV adapt, Showtime's upcoming AMERICAN RUST and more! He also talks Sam Fuller's amazing noir classic PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET, his uber-talented family (Robert Rodriguez is his cousin), and running for the Board of Directors of the WGAw (Writers Guild of America, West).
Dude's a great storyteller and more importantly a *great* guy... Alvaro, you've go...2021-08-281h 00
Empathy Media Lab169. Labor Radio Podcast Network Weekly Roundup - July 10, 2021
The Teamsters Podcast; Belabored; The Voice of Oregon’s Workers; CTU Speaks; Solidarity Breakfast; Trailblazers, Inc.; 3rd and Fairfax: The WGAW Podcast; Tales of the Resistance; LRPN Profiles
Joe Biden talks about building for the future on the Teamsters podcast; what rising U.S.-China tensions mean for workers and the labor movement in both countries, from the Belabored podcast; On The Voice of Oregon's Workers, a look at Oregon's growing union movement; CTU Speaks talks with longtime educator and activist Tara Stamps; the Solidarity Breakfast podcast reports on the lockout at the Collingwood Community Gardens; on Trailblazers, Inc. Kayla Va...2021-07-1354 minScreenwriters' Rant Room362 - IN THE HEIGHTSHilliard and Chris sit down with writer/prod Evette Vargas (co-chair of the WGAW Latinx Committee) & writer/prod Jorge River (Vice-chair of the WGAW Latinx Committee) in an amazing discussion and praise of Latinx joy for Lin Minuel-Miranda and John Chu's latest hit film:
"IN THE HEIGHTS"
GO SEE THIS FILM!
This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!
If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s oth...2021-06-141h 30The Quidditas FactorLivin' Her Life Like It's Golden With TV Writer, Screenwriter and Professor Michelle AmorMichael J. Arbouet talks with Michelle Amor who co-wrote PLAYIN’ FOR LOVE, directed by and starring Robert Townsend (FIVE HEARTBEATS, HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE) and Jenifer Lewis (BLACK-ISH), wrote OF BOYS & MEN starring Academy® Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett (BLACK PANTHER) and Robert Townsend, and co-produced and co-wrote the documentary film TUPAC SHAKUR: BEFORE I WAKE. In November 2019 she and collaborator Ali LeRoi (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS) sold her one-hour drama THE HONORABLE to CBS, a project inspired by her childhood in Chicago.Amor is serving her third elected term as co-chair of the WGAW Committee of Black Writers (CBW), whose miss...2021-06-0856 min
Scripts & ScribesS&S LIVE (Ep 5) Diversity in Hollywood w/ Liz Alper, Hilliard Guess, Jorge RiveraSupport 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://twitter.com/LizAlps
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Jorge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rive...2021-04-082h 02Scripts & ScribesS&S LIVE (Ep 5) Diversity in Hollywood w/ Liz Alper, Hilliard Guess, Jorge RiveraSupport 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://twitter.com/LizAlps
Hilliard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreenwritersRR
Jorge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rive...2021-04-082h 02
Paper TeamTV Access, Financial Support, and Finale History – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT211)Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about the usefulness of being an assistant, limited access for lower-level writers, and supporting yourself financially.
Plus, we discuss the latest TV writing news, including the Paramount+ presentation and a series finale's oral history.
Content
Review shout-out (00:32)
TV Writing Questions: Usefulness of being an assistant, supporting yourself financially, and limited access for lower-levels (01:18)
TV Writing News: Paramount+ presentation, revivals, and the oral history of Lost's series finale (22:25)
Links
Dunbar's number
James Hamilton's Twitter thread on supporting yourself financially
Michelle Denise Jackson's Twitter thread on diminishing lower-level access
TV Writing Incubators and the...2021-03-1528 minScreenwriters' Rant Room347 - BLACK BODIES ON SCREENHilliard and Chris are joined by Bianca Sams, TV writer and co-chair of the WGAW Committee of Black Writers to discuss “Black Bodies on Screen” with a look at the popular Think Tank Inclusion and Equity Factsheet that went out to the industry: research-driven one-pagers to help guide writers rooms, writers, and all content creators toward better representation in their stories!
You can find the Inclusion and Equity Factsheet HERE: https://www.writeinclusion.org/factsheets?mc_cid=0a365949e7&mc_eid=f4fe056be4
This episode is brought to you by The Fini...2021-03-021h 54The Quidditas FactorReading Between the Lines with Hilliard GuessHilliard Guess is a fun, ex-80s Mod/Punk with a knack for writing underdog/redemption stories in the bio, horror, gritty, or murder-death-kill world. His knowledge of the craft and instinct for unique, flawed characters have won him attention or awards at Sundance, Nicholls Fellowship, Scriptapalooza, Screenplay Festival, The Page Awards and AOF, to list a few.Hilliard serves on the following WGAW Committees: Vice Chair - Committee of Black Writers, Vice Chair - LGBT Committee as well as the Latino, Genre and Education Committees. In 2007, Hilliard won the Guy A. Hanks, Marvin H. Miller Fellowship...2021-02-021h 09Paper TeamThe 2020 Paper Team Holiday Special (PT202)Alex and Nick celebrate the end of 2020 by taking a look back at the year for Paper Team and TV writing, plus celebrating our fans and announcing our 2021 plans for the podcast.
What were the most popular and discussed episodes of Paper Team in 2020? Did we hit our 2020 goals for the podcast? What were our favorite shows, movies, music, books of the year? What are our 2021 Paper Team goals? What virtual gifts did Alex and Nick get each other?
Content
1 - Paper Team Shout-outs (00:00:47)
2 - Paper Team 2020: A year in review (00:02:30)
4 - Best of 2020: TV, episodes, movies, music, books (00:13:39)
5...2020-12-281h 00
Film GrainCrawl, Starfish and Sossie NovaExplore the rainy, alligator-infested world of Crawl with Erika, Jesse, John and Mike this week and stick around for a conversation on "Starfish" an independent film whose proceeds are being directly donated to fund cancer research. Also discussed: the WGA inclusion report - https://www.wga.org/uploadedfiles/the-guild/inclusion-and-equity/WGAW_Inclusion_Report_20.pdf
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"night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. Li...2020-07-201h 00Paper TeamBeing a Black Writer in Hollywood ft. WGAW Committee of Black Writers Chairs (Michelle Amor, Hilliard Guess, Bianca Sams) (PT181)Alex and Nick invite the Chairs of the WGAW Committee of Black Writers, Michelle Amor (Playin' for Love, Of Boys and Men, The Honorable), Hilliard Guess (Deadly Class, We Got Issues, Ticker), and Bianca Sams (Charmed, The Originals, Training Day), to have an in-depth discussion about systematic racism and injustice in the entertainment industry towards Black writers, representation in and out of the writers' room, plus various ways TV writers and professionals of all levels can be part of the solution.
NOTE: We recorded this episode remotely so please excuse some minor audio glitches.
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Open Letter by the WGAW...2020-07-1300 minScreenwriters' Rant Room315 - Dear HollywoodHilliard, Lisa, and Chris have a no-holds-barred discussion about the viral Letter to Hollywood that went out to the industry a few weeks ago which revolutionizes the way our industry hires Black Writers -- by Co-chairs Michelle Amor & Hilliard Guess & Vice-chair Bianca Sams of the WGAW Committee of Black Writers!
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Der - Stereo - PodcastWas macht eigentlich ein Betriebsleiter, Backstagestories und immer noch Corona. WGAW, der Podcast - Folge 3.In der heutigen Episode haben wir unseren Azubi gezwungen mitzuquatschen. Wir reden über den Sommer, der nicht so stattfindet wird, wie gedacht (Danke, Corona.), reden über Erlebnisse bei Nachtbetrieb, Job eines Betriebsleiters und die depressive Stimmung durch Corona. Für Feedback und Fragen schreibt dem Stereo Bielefeld über Facebook und Instagram. 2020-05-0100 minDer - Stereo - PodcastMusikrotationen, Alkohol und immer noch keine Partys. WGAW, der Podcast - Folge 2In einer neuen Konstellation reden Ivan und Alfio heute mit Hanna (Grafikdesignerin), Lukas (Veranstaltungstechnicker) und DJ Dens über das immer noch anhaltende Kontaktverbot. Welche Musik rotiert aktuell durch unsere Anlagen? Wie kann ein DJ eine ganze Nacht, trotz Vodkaflasche im Rachen, durchhalten? Und was zum Teufel ist überhaupt Tinder+? Diese und mehr Fragen klären wir in der heutigen Folge von "Was geht am Wochenende" - der Podcast.2020-04-1000 minDer - Stereo - PodcastWie handelt ein Club in Zeiten von Corona? Der - WGAW - Podcast, Folge 1Die erste Folge dreht sich um ein aktuelles Thema, wovon mehr oder weniger jeder betroffen ist: Die Corona-Krise. Wie hat es uns getroffen und wovor stehen wir jetzt als Club? Darüber hinaus stellen wir unseren eigenen Fundraiser vor und wagen auch einen kleinen Blick in die Glaskugel und reden darüber, wie es nach der Krise weitergehen könnte.2020-04-0400 min
What The Fockery?VISIONARY WRITING -Episode 34Would you like to learn how to write from a more intuitive place? Whether you consider yourself a writer or not you may want to practice ways to empower your authentic voice, and silence the “critical voice” in your head? Meet KAREN KASABA @guidedwritingtours who shares ways to do just that & more! She even leads us in a writing prompt just for the Patreon supporters. You too can be one here: https://www.patreon.com/whatthefockery See her & other guests on our IG: @whatthefockery SUPPORT US here What The Fockery? • A podcast on Ancho Send us a voice memo via the Anc...2020-02-1236 minPaper TeamPreemptive Specs, Political Tweets, and Peacock – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT157)Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about political tweets, topic suggestions, and predicting fellowship specs.
Plus, we catch up on some TV writing news from the past few weeks, including the WGA election results, the announcement of a new OTT service, and a TV crossover event.
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Announcements and Shout-outs (01:07)
Audience Questions: Political tweets, TV writing education, and predicting speccable shows (05:56)
TV Writing News: WGA...2019-10-2800 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 40 - Small Town Love written by Sarah Haskins & Emily Halpern (Booksmart, Trophy Wife)Our pilot this time is Small Town Love by Sarah Haskins and Emily Halpern (Trophy Wife, Booksmart). Small Town Love is about a sparring mother and daughter in rural Michigan who are forced to lean on each other when they become pregnant at the same time. Listen to Andrew’s interview with Sarah and Emily to hear about how the first script they wrote together, Booksmart, took eleven years to reach the screen; what Emily learned from working with David Mamet; why they made the transition from film to TV; and how you can tell when an idea wi...2019-07-251h 25
Screenwriters' Rant Room244 - "WGA’s FIGHT AGAINST AGENTS”In this episode, Hilliard, Chris, Tracy and Showrunner Geoffrey Thorne go IN, from writers POV on the discussion and proposal for change between the WGAW and the top Agents in regards to Packaging. It’s a don’t miss episode with a ton of game from working, WGAW writers who are deep in the trenches y'all! Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-244 Hollywood Reporter Articles on The WGA Code of Conduct for Agencies. And some biased coverage. A little history lesson on how the Supreme Court dismantled the Holl...2019-03-041h 20