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Write On with Screenwriting Fellows, WGA East's Made In NY Writers Room

August 29, 2017

We recently sat down with members of the Made in NY Writers Room - Sarah Kraus, Sofia Quintero, Bryan Parker and Joyce Wu - to learn more about their incredible experience with mentors like Beau Willimon (House of Cards).

Write On with Screenwriting Partners Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie Talk "Good Time," Starring Robert Pattinson

August 24, 2017

After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine "Connie" Nikas (Robert Pattinson) embarks on a twisted odyssey through the city's underworld in an increasingly desperate—and dangerous—attempt to get his brother Nick (Ben...

Write On with Screenwriter Pen Densham on "Riding The Alligator"

August 8, 2017

Pen Densham is an Oscar-nominated producer, screenwriter and director best known for his work on Robin Hood: Prince of Theives, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone.

Literary Manager and Big Break Judge Kailey Marsh Reveals How to Catch Her Eye with Your Script!

July 11, 2017

Kailey Marsh takes us through the early years of her career, starting her own firm and how The Blood List has taken on a life of its own.

Write On with Madhouse Entertainment Manager and Big Break Judge, Adam Kolbrenner: How He Can Tell if You're Serious About Screenwriting

June 22, 2017

Madhouse Entertainment manager, Adam Kolbrenner, shares how he learned the art of representation in the industry, why continued education is so important for screenwriters and the very reason he volunteers his time as a judge for our Big Break Screen...

Write On with Good Fear Manager and Big Break Judge Scott Stoops on His Love for Screenwriting Contests and How to Grab His Attention as a Writer

June 7, 2017

Scott Stoops, literary manager at Good Fear and veteran Big Break Screenwriting Contest Judge, talks how to hook him in the first 10 pages of a read.

Sanjeev Sirpal On Random Tropical Paradise & How He's Reviving Original Comedies

June 1, 2017

Sanjeev Sirpal takes us from landing his first job in Los Angeles to what got him "in the room", which ultimately led to writing original comedies that actually got made. "Random Tropical Paradise" is an epic journey about a jilted groom and his best...

Dwain Worrell on "The Wall" and how to wow them in the end

May 11, 2017

Listen as Drew Goddard gives Insider View host, Pete D'Alessandro the scoop on writing the critically acclaimed The Martian as well as plans for Daredevil Season 2.

Manager Marc Manus talks unearthing gems and the scripts that catch his eye

May 5, 2017

Big Break judge and Zero Gravity literary manager Marc Manus discusses how he got his start, what types of scripts excite him, and how he “goes to the mat” for his screenwriters.