Screenwriters&#8217; Rant Room

In this episode recorded a few weeks back, Hilliard & Chris sat down with TV/Film writer Rich Redlo, (Hilliard's new 'older' mentee - cuz he's always mentoring younger writers) and talked about a ton of useful writing topics like AI, elitism, writing short stories as an introduction to screenplays, the wisdom of older writers in the writers' room, the long game of surviving Hollywood and so much more!

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466: Writer/Activist ALEX O'KEEFE Aug 28, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with super awesome ALEX O'KEEFE y'all. Growing up, he was a community organizer for Obama, became a speechwriter for Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, a movement leader for The Green New Deal, and a staff writer on Season One of the hit series The Bear!
We spend a lot of time talking about Alex's Campaign for WGAW Board of Directors and some of the hot topics that move him to stand up for us and fight, saying things like: "Writers didn’t burn down Hollywood. Billionaires wrecked Hollywood just like Twitter, submarines, and everything else they touch."
You can find out more about him on his candidate site, such as his statement and so much more!
https://elections.wga.org/2023/alex-okeefe

Alex O'Keefe on Twitter and Instagram

465: Filmmaker David Shen Miller Aug 21, 2023

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Hilliard & Chris met on zoom with talented writer, director, and producer David Shen Miller - and talked about his work on his amazing animated short film “The Cocoon,” which just screened and won Best Animated Short at the Arizona Film Festival! The film also premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival and continued its run at New York Cinefest.

David’s films often explore themes of identity, paradox, and disillusionment, as seen in the “The Cocoon.” In the short film, he tells the story of a man who inadvertently creates more of a mess as he tries to clean his room. David wrote, directed, and produced this animated short film, which is his first animation directorial, in association with Confidential Creative. Featuring over 11,000 frames of hybrid hand-drawn and computer-generated animation, the film marks David’s directorial debut in the animation genre. Among various awards and accolades, the film is also currently nominated for a Remi Award from WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.

David’s work is both imaginative and thought-provoking, which he is excited to prove further in his upcoming live action short film, “Paint It Black,” an existential dark-comedy about two brothers who can’t stand each other on a fishing trip gone wrong.

Follow this guy - he's one to watch!

David Shen Miller on Twitter

464: Lenny Barszap & Aaron Brown Aug 14, 2023

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In this episode Hilliard had a writers cypher with talented filmmakers Lenny Barszap & Aaron Brown who have the new feature film HOME FREE - which was the closing night film at this years 2023 Dances With Films Film Festival!
The two talk about their journey in the indie world and how they continue to survive the industry and grow their artistry while living outside of LA!

Follow @onioncreekproductions, @homefreefilm, @entertainprod, and @lbarszap on Instagram!

463: FILMMAKERS LANETT TACHELL & COREY GRANT Aug 07, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with Lanett Tachell & Corey Grant filmmakers behind the Dances With Films Film Festival's 2023 Grand Jury Prize winning film ANGIE'S CURE!

This is one of those don't miss podcasts y'all. These two drop so much industry game, you will certainly learn a ton as they go deep into the development of their film from script-to-screen and also include some of the obstacles they overcame in the process of making their amazing movie!

462: BLACK QUEER WRITERS Jul 31, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with black, queer actor/writer (of Broadway Tours & Director of Access Program at Road Map Writers) Tristan J. Shuler and TV writer (Poker Face) Charlie Peppers.
We talk about the journeys for these two emerging creators, growing up as queer artist, why me, why now, when you know better, you do better, pitching, indie producing, the trials and tribulations of surviving in La La Land.

461: JOSE MOLINA - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Jul 24, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris have a blast of a conversation with veteran writer-executive producer Jose Molina (Agent Carter, Sleepy Hollow, Vampire Diaries, Without a Trace, to list a few)... We go all the way back to his humble beginnings, taking a deep dive into his long and amazing journey, from assistant and talking about his experiences all the way up to Executive Producer on some of our favorite TV Series over the past few decades!
Another "don't miss" episode y'all!

460: Writers on the Verge Jul 17, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with emerging writers Chris Moore (producer at The Artistic Standard) and Jerry Jerome (filmmaker and wga strike photographer) for a fun, knowledgeable conversation about tv writing, being in the writers' room where it happens, being genuine, brand identity, dealing with reps, being your own boss, selling to PODS and so much more!

Jerry on Twitter @iamjerryjerome

Chris Moore on Instagram @chrismoore.atla and Twitter @moorescripts

459: SHOWRUNNER - CHEO HODARI COKER Jul 11, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with the homie, Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker (Luke Cage) in a fun, insightful episode that's full of game, tips and tricks for working or aspiring writers and filmmakers. We also talk a lot about the climate of the 2023 WGA Writers Strike and the importance of staying healthy in order to maintain that writer muscle!

458: Graham Streeter & Alex Lebosq - UNFIX Jul 03, 2023

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with filmmakers Graham Streeter & Alex Lebosq of Imperative Pictures and talked about their journey, working their way up in the indie world, starting with award-winning short films and moving into feature films that deal with human topics everyone can relate to.
These two inspiring artist are a fabulous team and have such an amazing voice on and off the screen. They drop some life lessons for filmmakers who are dying to write a screenplay, get behind the camera and produce top notch work that premiers at film festivals like Dances With Films during the prime time slot on closing weekend!