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347 - BLACK BODIES ON SCREEN Mar 02, 2021

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Hilliard and Chris are joined by Bianca Sams, TV writer and co-chair of the WGAW Committee of Black Writers to discuss “Black Bodies on Screen” with a look at the popular Think Tank Inclusion and Equity Factsheet that went out to the industry: research-driven one-pagers to help guide writers rooms, writers, and all content creators toward better representation in their stories!

You can find the Inclusion and Equity Factsheet HERE: https://www.writeinclusion.org/factsheets?mc_cid=0a365949e7&mc_eid=f4fe056be4

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s other competition:

The Tirota/Finish Line SOCIAL IMPACT competition. The year 2 competition celebrates film and television scripts that seek to raise awareness and inspire change regarding urgent issues with critical relevance across our society now, such as racial, gender or economic inequality; climate change; drug addiction; the broken foster care system; gun violence and more.

Link: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com/tirota-finish-line-social-impact-script-competition/

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346- RACHEL MILLER, STAFFING A SERIES Feb 22, 2021

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris talk with Literary Manager/Producer Rachel Miller about her viral Twitter Thread that came out a few weeks ago listing some do's-and-don'ts that herself and showrunner uncovered while staffing their new Streamer thriller series which is a month into the writers' room!

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s other competition:

Link: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com/tirota-finish-line-social-impact-script-competition/

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Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

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345 - EMERGING WRITERS - Part 2 Feb 15, 2021

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In this super fun episode, Hilliard, Chris & Lisa sat down over Skype with four amazing Emerging Writers on the come up: Keena Ferguson, Amadou Diallo, Danielle Nicki and Larry Solidarity. We literally drop two hours of nothing but industry game y'all!

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s other competition:

Link: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com/tirota-finish-line-social-impact-script-competition/

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344 - MATT DY, LIT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Feb 08, 2021

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In this episode, Hilliard & Lisa sit down with MATT DY to discuss his amazing career.
Matt previously worked at Austin Film Festival (AFF) since 2008 where he rose the ranks to Director of Script Competitions and facilitated the evaluation of thousands of annual script submissions. In 2019, Matt joined LIT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP as a literary manager - utilizing his skills at AFF to service his strong list of top TV/Film writers.

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s other competition:

Link: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com/tirota-finish-line-social-impact-script-competition/

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343 - GENO BROOKS & MYLES GRIER Feb 01, 2021

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In this ep, Hilliard, Chris & Lisa chop it up with writer/dir/prod Geno Brooks and his partner, actor/writer/prod Myles Grier, in an amazing discussion about their journeys in the industry from indie work to network TV. We also go deep into their company, The Artistic Standard, a boutique media studio with a mission that specializes in developing, producing, and distributing disruptive, culturally impactful content while supporting emerging filmmakers with bold voices!

Contact: Assistant@TheArtisticStandard.com

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s other competition:

Link: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com/tirota-finish-line-social-impact-script-competition/

Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at http://www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!

Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

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342 - HOLLYWOOD HERE Jan 25, 2021

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Hilliard & Lisa chop it up with writer/actor/producer Jessie B. Evans and comedy writer Richard Scott of the popular HOLLYWOOD HERE on Twitter/IG/FB - a group that provides creatives with tools, knowledge & connections to become game changers regardless of their location! Hollywood uses the hashtag: #RaiseThePercentage

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

If you want to check out Finish Line Script Competition’s other competition:

The Tirota/Finish Line SOCIAL IMPACT competition. The year 2 competition celebrates film and television scripts that seek to raise awareness and inspire change regarding urgent issues with critical relevance across our society now, such as racial, gender or economic inequality; climate change; drug addiction; the broken foster care system; gun violence and more.

Link: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com/tirota-finish-line-social-impact-script-competition/

Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at http://www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!

Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

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341 - SOUL & ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Jan 18, 2021

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In this episode Hilliard and Lisa have an absolute blast talking with KEMP POWERS, co-writer/dir of Pixars SOUL and also the writer/EP of the new hit film ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI directed by the great Regina King!

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

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340 - Akilah Green Jan 11, 2021

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Hilliard, Lisa & Chris chopped it up with comedy writer Akilah Green. Akilah currently writes for Black Monday on Showtime and has a pilot in development at ABC. She has previously written for a number of shows including both seasons of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, which has received three Emmy nominations, NBC's Perfect Harmony, and specials like The 72nd Primetime Emmys hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, Yearly Departed on Amazon, and NBC's A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy!

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!!

Check out the Screen Writers Rant Room website HERE!

Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

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339 - End of Year Goals and Plans Dec 21, 2020

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Hilliard, Lisa, Chris and Emerging Writer Amber Brown talk about their upcoming goals/plans for 2021 that will help give writers a fresh start or new way of progressing into the New Year... and so much more!

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!!

Check out the Screen Writers Rant Room website HERE!

Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

Connect with Us on Social Media:

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Chris Derrick on Twitter

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338 - 2020 FINISH LINE SCRIPT WINNER Dec 14, 2020

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Hilliard, Lisa and Chris chat it up with Stepane Dunn, the 2020 Finish Line/Tirota Social Impact Screenwriting Competition and Jenny Frankfurt, former Lit-manager and owner of Finish Line Script Competition (also our new sponsor)!
The conversation was jam packed full of game including, historical projects, writing while living in Atlanta, Morehouse College and so much more!

This episode is brought to you by The Finish Line Script Competition! They are here to help writers succeed - visit https://finishlinescriptcomp.com for more information!

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