Cross Genre Storytelling (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, read exclusive interviews with prolific showrunner Carlton Cuse about developing, adapting, writing, and directing “Five Days at Memorial” for AppleTV+ and Leah Fong, co-creator behind Netflix’s “The Midnight Club,” on adapting and her writing principles.
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, read exclusive interviews with prolific showrunner Carlton Cuse about developing, adapting, writing, and directing “Five Days at Memorial” for AppleTV+ and Leah Fong, co-creator behind Netflix’s “The Midnight Club,” on adapting and her writing principles. Catch up on the latest podcast episodes from TV Writer Podcast and Selling Your Screenplay and so much more.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep.452 - The Multi-Camera Technique with Michael Baumgarten
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Michael Baumgarten about Hollywood Laundromat (2022), a feature Michael Baumgarten is the Director, Producer and one of the writers of, which was set in a laundromat.
The Balancing Act Between a Character’s Personal and Professional Life: An Interview with “East New York” Co-Creator, EP, and Co-Showrunner Mike Flynn
Mike Flynn speaks with Script about how an article was the perfect tinder to create this very specific show, their process in establishing character voices and tone, specific symbolic wardrobe choices, and so much more.
Cross Genre Storytelling and Emotional Translation onto the Screen with “Five Days at Memorial” Showrunner, EP, and Director Carlton Cuse
Carlton Cuse shares with Script the decisions behind breaking up the mini-series into two parts, not taking a narrative point of view, departing from the literal narrative, out of dramatic necessity, and so much more. Plus, Cuse shares his process when tackling an adaptation.
UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: A Great Read, and Some Sundries.
Tom Stempel offers you a good book, Beyond the Hero’s Journey, a so-so film, Three Thousand Years of Longing, and a bunch of oldies.
TV Writer Podcast 132 - Creator / Showrunner Brent Piaskoski
This week, host Gray Jones interviews TV show creator and showrunner Brent Piaskoski.
Best Idea Wins: Interview with Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday Filmmakers the Kirby Brothers
The Kirby Brothers spoke with Script about their collaborative relationship with action star Scott Adkins, the importance of previs as directors and editors, and how action and fight scenes should push character development. Plus, they share advice for screenwriters tackling action scenes.
How to Make a Heavy Topic Human and Accessible: Leah Fong Discusses “The Midnight Club”
Leah Fong recently spoke with Script about the journey of developing “The Midnight Club” and her general writing principles.
