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5 Screenwriting Takeaways: 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'

October 26, 2020

The Trial of the Chicago 7 has heavy hitters across the board. It’s very much an Aaron Sorkin film in addition to being a Netflix fall cornerstone release with Oscar® hopes. The cast is also jam-packed with star power, even in minor roles, while the ...

Write On with 'Scare Me' Writer-Director-Producer and Star Josh Ruben

October 20, 2020

Phil Galasso and co-host Sade' Sellers discuss Scare Me with writer-director-producer-star, Josh Ruben. He shares his experience in every facet of production, bringing the story to life with Aya Cash and Chris Redd, and more!

5 Screenwriting Takeaways: There Is a World Crazier Than 2020, and it's ‘Utopia’

October 19, 2020

Utopia has undeniably scary parallels to our present day world, even though Gillian Flynn (of Gone Girl fame) started writing it six years ago. There’s a flu that’s heavily affecting children (some are dying), there’s wavering confidence in the effic...

‘The Opening Act’ is an Honest Look at the Stand-Up Comedy Grind

October 14, 2020

Opening act slots are coveted by newer comedians. It’s a chance to open for an established act, gain new fans, and actually get paid (sometimes pretty decently) for doing comedy after years of free open mics — usually a gateway to more paying gigs. C...

Spec Spotlight: Lionsgate Purchases Stephen Herman's 'The Culling'

October 13, 2020

Screenwriter Stephen Herman is hoping to invigorate the horror genre with his new spec script The Culling, which was recently sold to Lionsgate with David F. Sandberg attached to direct.

Q&A with Gemma Hurley, Rob Savage and Jed Shepherd writers of Shudder's 'Host'

October 13, 2020

Phil Galasso, the host of Final Draft's Write On podcast, chats with the team behind Shudder's hit horror movie Host. They dive deep into bringing the story to life, answer pre-submitted audience questions, and more!

Write On with 'Blood Quantum' Writer-Director Jeff Barnaby

October 13, 2020

Jeff Barnaby discusses his fresh approach to the zombie genre, balancing theme and story, and more! Blood Quantum is about a zombie virus that decimates all of Earth's population except the native community of Red Crow who now has to contend with the...

Write On with 'Host' Writers Gemma Hurley, Rob Savage, and Jed Shepherd

October 13, 2020

HOST co-writers Gemma Hurley, Jed Shepherd, and Rob Savage discuss how they managed to produce the film safely during the on-going pandemic and more.

5 Screenwriting Takeaways: 'Love Life' on HBOMax

October 12, 2020

HBO is known for head-turning, risqué shows that are must-see television. The Sunday night block of Sex in the City and Six Feet Under is still fondly remembered as water-cooler fodder back when people went to offices and actually had shared water co...