The Social Screenwriters Podcast

Making an Indie Crime Thriller with Josh Guffey - Screenwriter/Director (ALL GONE WRONG starring Jake Kaufman, Tony Todd)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to Josh Guffey, screenwriter and director behind the new crime thriller, ALL GONE WRONG, starring Jake Kaufman and Tony Todd, who you might know from MF'in CANDYMAN (1992). It's an indie feature shot here in my home city of St. Louis on some Sony DSLRs and they stretched every dollar of modest budget to make a rad crime thriller. It comes out January 27 on Amazon, Apple TV+, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, cable on-demand--pretty much anywhere you can rent a movie, it will be there. I got to see this film in the 2022 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase and I was blown away by this little indie gem. PLUS, Josh is a great dude. We talk about the film, but also all the other fun stuff we usually talk about on this pod. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Screenwriting for Animation with Aiko Hilkinger - Screenwriter (2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest Winner)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Aiko Hilkinger. Winner of the 2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest and 2020 Fast Track Fellowship in the Holiday and Animation category, Aiko has been making waves in the TV animation space. Not to mention, she was named one of Network ISA's Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2021. We talk about all those accolades, her process, contests, work/life balance, and more! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Screenwriting with a Historical Twist with Gina DeAngelis - Screenwriter/Director (Silver Prize winner in PAGE Awards)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Gina DeAngelis. A Silver Prize winner in the PAGE Awards Competition, Gina has placed consistently across many of the top screenwriting competitions, including both Austin Film Festival and the Nicholl Fellowship. We talk about those accolades, in addition to some of the exciting career developments she's having, with one feature currently in post-production! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Winning at Austin Film Festival with Nick Gambino - Screenwriter (Best Drama Feature Screenplay at 2022 Austin Film Festival)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Nick Gambino. His feature screenplay, The Fuck-It List, just won Best Drama Feature at Austin Film Festival which as many of us know is a HUGE deal. A freelance writer by trade, Nick's been in the professional writing game for a few years now, but with this recent momentum, he's ready to take that next step into securing representation and making screenwriting his main gig. We had an awesome conversation and I think all you writers are going to enjoy it. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Gabe Braxton RETURNS - A Gettysburg Haunting Crowdfunding Special

Hey there, everybody! Today we have a very special, quick hit edition of the pod. I'm bringing back my first guest ever, writer/director Gabe Braxton, to share details of his crowdfunding campaign for his first indie horror feature, A Gettysburg Haunting! In it, we talk about the story, his cast and crew, and details on how you can help him get this awesome indie horror flick made! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Writing for a Network Procedural with Katie White - Screenwriter/Director (NCIS)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Katie White. After paying her dues as an assistant, Katie had the opportunity to write a couple episodes of NCIS. Upon completion, rather than staying on the network procedural, Katie gambled on herself and left the show to carve her own path in the industry. In this episode, we talk about writing on NCIS, what it takes to be part of a writer's room, filing taxes as a professional writer, how to navigate meetings, and more! Katie is a wealth of knowledge and shares it here with all of us. I really enjoyed our chat. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

 

Signing an Overall Deal at Sony Pictures Television with Saeed Crumpler - Screenwriter (FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS, BLINDSPOTTING, HIP HOP FAMILY CHRISTMAS)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Saeed Crumpler. A former Nickelodeon Fellow, some of his credits include Showtime's Flatbush Misdemeanors, Starz series Blindspotting, and the film Hip Hop Family Christmas. Most recently, Saeed inked a multi-year, overall deal with Sony Pictures Television! He's a very cool, humble dude and drops a lot of top-tier advice and knowledge. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

From College Football to Screenwriting at Disney+ with Jake Lawler - Screenwriter (Staff Writer at Disney+)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Jake Lawler. Jake is a 6'4", 245 lb. former linebacker from University of North Carolina who transitioned from football into screenwriting. His quick ascension landed him a rep at Industry Entertainment, and nine months later, his first staff writing gig on a show at Disney+. Jake is a cool, humble dude and I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you do too! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Going Deep in the Nicholl with Wilandrea Blair - Screenwriter (2021 Nicholl Top 50 Semifinalist, AFI Conservatory Graduate)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, Wilandrea Blair. Wilandrea is a 2020 AFI Conservatory graduate and 2021 Nicholl Top 50 Semifinalist. She's repped at Romark Entertainment and has a bunch of exciting things happening right now in her career that she tells me about in the episode. She is a very cool and very smart lady and we had a fantastic conversation. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

From Twitter DMs to a Shared Shopping Agreement with Dan Healey & Todd Foley - Screenwriting Duo

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to a screenwriting partnership that began on Twitter of all places. It's Dan Healey and Todd Foley! Dan is based in Denver and Todd in Vancouver Island but through the power of the internet, these two came together, wrote a script together, and it's now had a shopping agreement attached to it! Very cool story from these guys and we had a great chat. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us, @SocialWriterPod! If you'd like to support us with a donation, you can now do so by going to our Linktree in the bio of our Twitter or Instagram and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy