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Write On with Emmy® Nominated Writer and Director Leslye Headland

November 3, 2020

Emmy® nominated writer-director-producer Leslye Headland joins our host Phil Galasso to discuss her transition from playwright to screenwriter, her time working on the cult-classic The Terriers, the unique challenges of writing Russian Doll, and much...

Q&A with Emmy® Nominated Writer and Director Leslye Headland

November 3, 2020

Write On with 'The Wolf of Snow Hollow' Writer-Director-Star Jim Cummings

October 30, 2020

The Wolf of Snow Hollow writer-director-star Jim Cummings discusses his unique writing process, what inspired him to become a filmmaker, scary movies, and much more. Set in a small, quiet, and snowy town, a werewolf starts killing people. Cummings st...

Rising Through the Ranks: Lisa Jay

October 29, 2020

Aspiring Hollywood screenwriter Lisa Jay isn't just sitting around, patiently waiting to hear back on whether the options have gone through for her multiple scripts. Jay kept busy through the pandemic writing a new horror feature her manager, Scott F...

LIVE Q&A with 'Bring It On' Screenwriter Jessica Bendinger

October 27, 2020

Bring It On screenwriter Jessica Bendinger answers pre-submitted audience questions, discusses her newly released screenwriting book 'The Bring It On Book,' and much more!

Write On with 'Spontaneous' Writer-Director Brian Duffield

October 27, 2020

Spontaneous writer-director Brian Duffield discusses managing the tricky tone of the film, getting the audience to fall in love with your characters, his writing process, and some major spoilers if you haven't yet seen the film. Spontaneous is a hear...

Rising Through The Ranks: Maya Rose Dittloff

October 21, 2020

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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!

‘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...