On Writing Your First Screenplay and Being Gay in Hollywood - Me on High Level with Axel Arzola
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
Today on Screenwriter Survival Guide, we're doing something pretty special. Way back in Season One, I had my friend and creative partner, Axel Arzola, on the show to talk about the development process. This year, I went on his amazing show, High Level with Axel Arzola, and discussed the process of writing your first screenplay, among other things. I thought his episode of Screenwriter Survival guide was fantastic, and he was a big fan of my episode of High Level. In that spirit, we decided to give our listeners something special. So today, I'm bringing you my full episode of High Level on this ..read more
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Ridley Scott’s Producer, Rebecca Feuer, on Making It in Hollywood and What to Write if You Want Your Script to Sell
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
Today, I sat down with Rebecca Feuer, the Vice-President of Film & TV at Ridley Scott's production company, Scott Free Films, who brought us Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, and Blade Runner 2049, to name a few. Rebecca had so many fascinating insights to share about how production companies work behind the scenes, and the best ways new writers can get their scripts sold. If you're a screenwriter who's looking to be "discovered", you're not going to want to miss this chapter of Screenwriter Survival Guide. If Screenwriter Survival Guide is providing value for you, we would really appreciate a ..read more
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I F**cked Up - Leaving Los Angeles
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
On this quick bonus episode of Screenwriter Survival Guide, Sam checks in from a Ski Resort in Utah to revise his firmly-held belief that screenwriters must live in Los Angeles. Sam recently made the decision to take a break from LA, something that runs in diametric opposition to Chapter 1 of Screenwriter Survival Guide's first season (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chapter-i-why-and-how-all-screenwriters-should-move-to-la/id1579992191?i=1000531159758), in which he says that all screenwriters should move to LA. Today, he breaks down why he's decided to leave California, how he plans to ..read more
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'Home Before Dark' Creator Dara Resnik on Screenwriting, TV Production, and Working with Aaron Sorkin
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
Today on Screenwriter Survival Guide, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Dara Resnik, co-creator of the Apple TV+ series 'Home Before Dark' and the upcoming Amazon Prime series 'The Horror of Dolores Roach'. Beyond her work as showrunner, she's written on virtually every series under the sun, from 'Castle' and 'Daredevil', to 'Jane The Virgin' and her first-ever job working for Aaron Sorkin on 'Studio 60 on The Sunset Strip'. We had a fascinating discussion, covering everything from Dara's writing process to how a newbie writer should behave when meeting with a showrunner. Connec ..read more
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'Law & Order: SVU' Screenwriter Aaron Tracy on The Future of Screenwriting
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/BgFjE_yQcc4 Today on Screenwriter Survival Guide, I had an amazing chat with screenwriter Aaron Tracy, who was a writer on Law & Order: SVU and the creator of the Crackle series Sequestered. He's recently made the leap to audiodramas, where he's made projects with the likes of James Patterson, Shonda Rhimes, and Steve Nash that have gone on to premiere #1 on Audible. We talked about everything from pitching and selling scripts, to the importance of finding fulfillment before you've "made it", to why audiodramas are the future of screenwr ..read more
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'The Guilty' Star Adrian Martinez on Directing His First Feature Film
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nqE1EOYdYIw Today on Screenwriter Survival Guide, I sat down with actor Adrian Martinez who you may recognize from films like 'I Feel Pretty' and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', or TV shows like 'Stumptown' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. He recently wrote and directed his first feature film, iGilbert, which is now available in theaters and On Demand. It's a twisted fairytale about connection and voyeurism. I always find it fascinating to talk with indie filmmakers and hear details about how they get their movies made. Adrian was very happy t ..read more
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Top 5 Movies and TV Shows of 2021 w/ Filmmaker Sabur Tahir -- NEW YEARS SPECIAL
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWtlF2pgxqY Happy New Year! To celebrate 2022 and all of the amazing things that are sure to be on the horizon this year, I sat down with filmmaker Sabur Tahir, and we both broke down our favorite films AND TV shows of 2021. We both have very different tastes in entertainment, so this was quite an exciting conversation. To those of you who've listened to Screenwriter Survival Guide throughout 2021, thank you so much. Everybody says this, but we truly could not do it without you.  And if you're new to the family, we've got ..read more
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How To Write a Sprawling Sci-Fi Epic on a Budget w/ Jacob Baldy (SPOTLIGHT ON)
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rrDd7PXRwqI This is the second episode in our "Spotlight On" series, where I’ll be chatting with some of the coolest young screenwriters, directors, and other industry professionals in Hollywood using a less-structured format. Our goal is to spotlight excellent up-and-comers with unique experiences and perspectives on the industry. Episodes will premiere throughout the year (basically whenever we have one to air). On this episode, I sat down with my good friend writer/director Jacob Baldy, whose new film 'Ryn' is an epic sci-fi blockbuster made w ..read more
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If You Want To Be A Screenwriter, Do This - Michael Hitchcock
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/v5nqZaph3fw Today on Screenwriter Survival Guide, I’m thrilled to welcome a legendary writer, actor, producer, and director whose writing credits include shows like Glee, MADtv, and Crazy-Ex Girlfriend. He’s also one of the credited writers on Will Smith’s first feature film, and has himself appeared in more than 80 films and TV shows like Bridesmaids, Super 8, Waiting for Guffman, Veep, and Black Monday. As if all that weren’t enough, he also tours the world performing improv for US troops abroad in as far-flung locales as Iraq. But to me, he wi ..read more
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Screenwriter Survival Guide - Trailer
Screenwriter Survival Guide
by Sam Brooks
11M ago
I'm excited to announce my newest project: the Screenwriter Survival Guide. In this bi-weekly podcast (airing every other week on Thursday mornings), I'll sit down with entertainment industry professionals, from writers to actors to directors, who have specific insights into one aspect of the industry. In one episode, we'll talk solely about networking. In another, we'll discuss how to write effectively. And in another, we'll talk about how to get that fabled first industry gig. Over the first 10-episode season, I aim to bring listeners from their first lonely night in Los Angeles all the way ..read more
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