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Write On with 'The Thing About Pam' Creator/Showrunner Jenny Klein

March 15, 2022

Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband, Russ' conviction, though he insisted he did not kill her. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp, played by Ren...

Write On with 'King Richard' Screenwriter Zach Baylin

March 11, 2022

King Richard tells the story of how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams, played by Will Smith. Academy Award® nominated screenwriter Zach Baylin talked to Write On abou...

‘Fresh’ writer Lauryn Kahn on the transition from comedy to horror

March 11, 2022

Though she grew up consuming the genre, at a certain point in her life screenwriter Lauryn Kahn became unable to watch horror. She was still intrigued by the genre, but would instead watch trailers and read plot synopses of films, opting to interact ...

Rising Through the Ranks: Screenwriter and playwright Lisa Dring on the love of linguistics

March 10, 2022

From the moment Lisa Dring begins speaking, you can’t help but be drawn in—her beautiful command of language is pure poetry. It’s something the Emmy®’s took note of as well, awarding Dring’s 2021 Outstanding Interactive Program win for Welcome to the...

Pamela Adlon reflects on the final season of 'Better Things'

March 8, 2022

Pamela Adlon’s nearly singular vision for Better Things has always been bright, even when willing to embrace darkness. As the show enters its final season, it’s also a triumph. It survived scandal when Adlon’s collaborator and champion Louis C.K. adm...

Write On with 'Mass' Writer-Director Fran Kranz

March 7, 2022

Winner of the Robert Altman Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Mass is the story of the aftermath of a violent tragedy that affects the lives of two couples in different ways. Writer-Director Fran Kranz talks to Write On about his inspirati...

Big Gold Brick' filmmaker Brian Petsos on allowing stories to be

March 7, 2022

Starring Emory Cohen (Blue Bayou), Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven), Megan Fox (Transformers Franchise), Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), and Oscar Isaac (Dune), Big Gold Brick recounts the story of fledgling writer Samuel Liston and his experiences with...

‘House of Gucci’ screenwriter Roberto Bentivegna on adapting his first feature film

March 1, 2022

The second Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) laid her eyes on Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), she knew there was something. He was awkward and shuffling behind a bar and even though it was a chance encounter, Patrizia recognized the importance of this meet...

Director Jason Orley discusses bringing the many faces of ‘I Want You Back’ to life

February 25, 2022

While shepherding a story from another person’s script to the screen as a director can be difficult, Jason Orley felt like he “jumped onto a train” when directing I Want You Back, highlighting the “excellent” script and cast that propelled the projec...