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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.

Netflix Original "Sand Castle" scribe Chris Roessner talks to Final Draft

April 19, 2017

Chris Roessner talks to Final Draft about his Netflix Original movie "Sand Castle", and how joining the military paved the way for film school and a reunion with his military Father.

"The Discovery" Writer Charlie McDowell Discusses His Netflix Original & More

March 29, 2017

Charlie McDowell lets Final Draft in on how his Sundance film "The Discovery" grabbed the attention of Netflix. Jason Segel, Robert Redford and Rooney Mara star in the science-fiction, romantic drama about a scientist's discovery of afterlife and its...

Former Big Break Finalists Talk Landing Jobs as Showrunner's Assistants on "Supernatural" and "The 100"

March 27, 2017

What is it like to be a Showrunners' Assistant on a hit show? 2016 Big Break finalists Meghan Fitzmartin and Paula Sabbaga take us behind the scenes of Supernatural and The 100, discuss their journeys from Big Break to The CW and remind us the import...

John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions Talks Selling Scripts

March 1, 2017

John Zaozirny, principal at Bellevue Productions, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk with us about selling scripts, scripts that top the Black List and what it means when a script is "set up".

"Hidden Figures" Writer Allison Schroeder & Writer/Director Ted Melfi Discuss Layered Storytelling

February 14, 2017

In our first ever double episode, we talk with Allison Schroeder and Ted Melfi about Hidden Figures and how subverting expectations can lead to complicated, layered characters and compelling storytelling.