We speak with writer, producer and director Jeff Deverett about writing movies for the growing streaming market and how his experience, as a lawyer and distributor helped in producing seven movies and distributing three of them on Netflix.
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Session #117 – Interview with Susan Gallagher, Actor/Writer/Producer
Susan Gallagher is an actor, writer, and producer who can be seen on the Netflix (former YouTube) show “Cobra Kai” as Homeless Lynn, as well as the upcoming Sam Medina film “22 – The Unforgotten Soldier.” We discuss building your own career and how she’s doing it outside of Hollywood.
Listen NowSession 116 – Interview with “Power Project” screenwriter Mattson Tomlin – 2020 WGA MBA – Mulin on Disney+ – Back on Set with Covid
In this session, we talk with Mattson Tomlin, the screenwriter of the action/sci-fi Netflix film “Power Project.”
Listen NowSession #103 – Interview with Daybreak Writer/Executive Producer Aron Eli Coleite & More
In this session, we interview Aron Coleite, the Executive Producer and writer of Netflix’s new apocalyptic show “Daybreak.” We also discuss how streamers are taking films from theaters and how that impacts writers, Tom’s latest Masterclass update, film festival fiascos and how to avoid them, and fellowship deadline changes of which you should be aware.
Listen NowSession #81 – Writing in a (Genre) Rut
Are you stuck in a genre rut? We’re often told, as writers, to focus on one genre. Does being in a rut, in what we write and watch, make us less well rounded as writers? What can you do to get out of a rut?
Listen NowSession #59 – In Other News
Catch up with your writing therapists Rachanee and Tom as they discuss the latest news in the industry of which writers should be aware as well as from their own adventures in Hollywood.
Listen NowSession #57 – The Rise of Subscription Movies & TV
First it was Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Then the TV and cable netowrks – HBO Now, Starz and CBS All Access. Then came MoviePass (R.I.P.), Sinemia and AMC’s A-List. DC Universe just launched and soon Apple and Disney will be OTT subscription services themselves. It seems EVERYONE is going to a subscription model. We discuss how the evolving film and TV markets effect writers in today’s session.
Listen NowSession #4 – Streaming
We discuss the newest developments in the world of streaming TV and films, and the implications for writers looking to break in.
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