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Write On with 'Dear White People' Creator Justin Simien

July 7, 2020

Dear White People creator Justin Simien discusses the themes and challenges the show deals with, the journey from crowdfunded Indy feature film to Netflix show, his advice to young writers, and more.

Carole Kirschner on Making An Impact During Your Fellowship Interviews

July 2, 2020

Carole Kirschner conducts a mock fellowship interview for our audience, answers their questions, and more!

Write On with Apple's 'Defending Jacob' Creator and Executive Producer Mark Bomback

July 1, 2020

Defending Jacob creator and executive producer Mark Bomback discusses finding the right balance of thriller elements and domestic drama in the show, his work on the critically acclaimed Planet of the Apes film, his advice to writers just starting out...

Rising Through the Ranks: Anngelica-Marie Eshesimua

June 30, 2020

Anngelica-Marie Eshesimua knows the importance of hard work and determination; it's what helped her land her current job as writer's assistant on the Netflix show Family Reunion. She's fulfilled her first goal of working inside a room after years of ...

Write On with Apple's 'The Morning Show' Showrunner Kerry Ehrin

June 30, 2020

The Morning Showshowrunner Kerry Ehrin discusses her approach to writing complicated characters, her experiences working on shows like Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, and Moonlighting, her advice to young writers, and much more.

Q & A with Creator of Netflix's 'Living With Yourself' Timothy Greenberg

June 30, 2020

'Living With Yourself' creator Timothy Greenberg discusses developing the show for Netflix, his writing process and answers audience questions. Watch now!

Becky' Reveals Unique Anti-Hero in its Titular Character

June 29, 2020

Becky is a fairly predictable thriller/horror piece reminiscent of both Hard Candy and Funny Games. The film truly shines in the performance of titular character Becky, played by Lulu Wilson. Wilson is a star in the making; an actor you cannot take y...

Write On with 'Love Life' Creator and Executive Producer Sam Boyd

June 23, 2020

Love Life creator and executive producer Sam Boyd discusses the innovative structure of the show, keeping yourself motivated as a writer, how he got his start, and much more.

North Fork TV Festival Partners with Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for 2nd Annual Science + Tech Script Development Competition

June 18, 2020

After a successful first year, the fifth annual North Fork TV Festival is partnering with Alfred P. Sloan Foundation again for the second annual science + tech script development competition, which aims to encourage screenwriters to create more reali...