The Social Screenwriters Podcast

What Managers Look For in New Writers with Jarrod Murray - Literary Manager/Producer (1BR, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to literary manager and producer, Jarrod Murray (@theofficialword). Jarrod is actually my manager at Epicenter! He was kind enough to come on the show and give us a manager's perspective on common questions screenwriters might have, especially those seeking representation. 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 from Vulnerability with Sam Thompson - Screenwriter/Director (Network ISA’s Top 25 to Watch in 2022)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter, director, and one of Network ISA's Top 25 to watch in 2022, Sam Thompson (@SamWritesMovies). This episode is a little rambly as Sam and I both are ramblers. We cover a wide range of topics including mental health struggles as a writer, genre switching while maintaining a "brand," writing from vulnerability, 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

Winning at Austin Film Festival with Melissa Turkington - Screenwriter/Director (Winner at 2020 Austin Film Festival)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to screenwriter and director, Melissa Turkington (@Leftovers_Movie). Melissa was the winner of the Austin Film Festival Drama Teleplay Competition in 2020 for a pilot she penned. In addition to her writing, she has a short film LEFTOVERS in the works, along with a short documentary MARGINALIA, both of which she talks about in this episode and they sound fantastic. We get into all of that and more! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us! 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, @SocialWriterPod, and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Winning Screenwriting Competitions with Brian T. Arnold - Screenwriter/Director/Performer (Winner in Tracking Board Launch Pad & Script Pipeline First Look)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm talking to writer, director, and performer, Brian T. Arnold (or BTA as I am calling him for the rest of my life). BTA moved from West Virginia to L.A. a decade ago and he's been working towards his dreams ever since. He's the winner of multiple screenwriting competitions which helped him land his reps at Bellevue Productions and APA. He's done improv and sketch comedy at many prominent institutions such as UCB and Groundlings. We get into all of that and more! Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us! 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, @SocialWriterPod, and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Breaking into Hollywood with Nabil Chowdhary - Screenwriter/Director (Winner of 2019 ScreenCraft Sci-Fi Competition)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, I'm speaking with Australian-based writer/director, Nabil Chowdhary! Nabil was the winner of the 2019 ScreenCraft Sci-Fi Competition, and has been on a ROCKETSHIP to THE MOON ever since. No, I don't know. I just thought that could be funny because he writes sci-fi. But seriously, he's been doing really well for himself ever since. We get into how he broke into the industry and landed his reps, his writing process (that's only Monday through Friday!), and what it's like to take the leap to writing at a professional level. Nabil is awesome and I'm thrilled to have him on the pod. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us! 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, @SocialWriterPod, and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Finding a Manager with Edith D. Rodriguez - Screenwriter/Director (ASHES - Short Film)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, we have Screenwriter and Director, Edith D. Rodriguez (@edithdrod)! Edith is a recently-repped writer with wisdom to share that goes beyond the page as she juggles her ascending screenwriting career with raising kids and holding down a full-time job. She recently finished a fantastic short film titled ASHES that you can watch on her website at EdithDRodriguez.com. Edith is awesome and I'm thrilled to have her on the pod. Give this episode a listen, like, follow, subscribe, say something nice on Twitter/Instagram and remember to tag us! 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, @SocialWriterPod, and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Creating the Screenwriting Notes Community App with Jennifer Dunn - Screenwriter/Producer

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, we have the creator of the brand new Notes Community App that helps screenwriters find the perfect writers group for them, it's Jennifer Dunn (@WriterJennDunn). Jennifer is a screenwriter and producer based in Georgia, and in this episode we talk about her brand (White trash liberal elite), her writing process, her background in tech and how it helped her come up with the idea for the Notes Community App. She is one of the good ones in our community and it was such a pleasure to speak with her. Give this episode a listen and be sure to follow the podcast! 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, @SocialWriterPod, and click the Donate button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for the support, y'all. -Andy

Twitter Networking for Screenwriters with Guy Crawford - Screenwriter (New Orleans-based, Screenwriting Twitter Legend)

Hey there, everybody! Today on the show, we have infamous Screenwriting Twitter good guy, Guy Crawford. Based in New Orleans, Guy is an extremely friendly and supportive fella to all in the community and we all love him for it. In the episode we talk about who he is as a writer, his views on respectful networking with pros, near-death experiences, and more! Give it a listen and be sure to follow the podcast! 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, @SocialWriterPod, and click the top button. Anything helps! Thanks so much for your support, y'all. I've been having a blast doing these and look forward to many more! - Andy

Finding a Manager with David L. Williams - Screenwriter (Final Draft Big Break Top 5 Finalist)

Hey there, everybody. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with screenwriter David L. Williams. David and I have an interesting connection to bond over in this episode as we were both repped one week apart at the end of December. Recently repped at Gramercy Park Entertainment, and having some exciting things happening at CAA, David is buzzing right now. I was glad to catch him now before he blows up. I hope you enjoy our conversation and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks, y'all!

Becoming a Coverfly-Endorsed Screenwriter with Cara Rothenberg - Screenwriter

Hey there, everybody. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with fellow screenwriter and funny person on Twitter, Cara Rothenberg. Cara is based in New York where she works in television. She's been added to the Coverfly Endorsed Writer List so you know she's legit. We get into all kinds of fun stuff and had a now hilarious technical mishap halfway through the episode, but IT'S ALL THERE. Cara is awesome and I hope you'll enjoy this episode! Give it a listen and follow the pod!