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297 - Writers' Room 5050 with Evette Vargas and Roberta Munroe Mar 04, 2020

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Hilliard and Chris are joined by Evette Vargas and Roberta Munroe to talk about their amazing director, writer, producer, and creator mentorship program WritersRoom5050 as well as the launch of their new anthology series Confessions!

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Check out the the Writers Room 5050's website or find them on Facebook!

Find out more info about Confessions on Facebook and Seed and Spark!

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BOOKS, FILMS, TV SERIES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

Sergio Leone's ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

The Nerdwriter's Video Essay on the film's production

"Once Upon A Time in the West: Shooting a Masterpiece" with a preface by Quinten Tarantino

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Evette Vargas on her Website, on Twitter, on Instagram

Roberta Munroe on her Website, on Twitter, on Instagram

Chris Derrick on Twitter

Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter

Hilliard Guess on Twitter

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!

Hilliard's Interviews on the WGA's 3rd & Fairfax podcast

Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast

Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

296 - Jaia Thomas - Diverse Representation Mar 02, 2020

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In this episode, Hilliard and Chris are joined by Jaia Thomas, Esq., the sports and entertainment attorney behind Diverse Representation, an initiative to connection Black entertainment talent with Black entertainment representatives.

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We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass?

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.

You can look for a Black attorney, manager, agent, and publicist at Diverse Representation's website.

Or follow the initiative on Social Media:

Diverse Representation on Twitter, on Facebook, on Instagram

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!

Hilliard's Interviews on the WGA's 3rd & Fairfax podcast

Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast

Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

Connect with Us on Social Media

Jaia Thomas on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram

Chris Derrick on Twitter

Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter

Hilliard Guess on Twitter

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

295 - Carl Seaton - Directing Episodic Television! Feb 24, 2020

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In this episode, über-fan and NAACP Image-award nominated TV director Carl Seaton returns to chop it up about his recent work on Batwoman, CBS's FBI, and handling his Image-award nominated episode of FX's Snowfall in the wake of John Singleton's tragic passing. Oh, and Carl throws down the gauntlet and steals Sonny's title as "Number One Fan".

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MOVIES & TV MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Long Day's Journey Into Night (trailer)

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (trailer)

I Saw The Devil (trailer)

Ford v Ferrari Cinematography Breakdown

The Look of 1917 - The Making of the WWI Epic

Looking for a Black representative (agent, manager, attorney, publicity)?

Check out DIVERSE REPRESENTATION for a current list and reach out.

Don't say you can't find them! Because now you can!

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!

Writers Guild of America's 3rd & Fairfax podcast

Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

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Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

294 - Noah Findling - Making Your Own Shit Feb 17, 2020

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In this episode, Hilliard, Lisa and Chris chop it up with stand-up comic, writer, and short-form content creator Noah Findling.

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We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass?
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.

Check Out Noah's Hollywood Assistant Master Class Short

FILMS & TV SHOWS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

Dave Chappelle's Netflix Special Deep In The Heart of Texas

Don't forget to check out Hilliard's latest interview on the WGA's 3rd & Fairfax

Nicole Tramble Spellman on 3rd & Fairfax

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!
Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Connect with Us on Social Media
Noah Findling on Twitter

Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

293 - Liz Alper #PayUpHollywood Feb 10, 2020

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In this episode, Hilliard, Lisa and Chris are joined by WGA Board Member and super-cool writer Liz Alper creator of the #PayUpHollywood hashtag!

This episode has been brought to you by http://www.avgearguy.com. Mention the Screen Writers Rant Room to receive 5% off your next purchase!
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We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass?
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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FILMS & TV SHOWS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
Long Day's Journey Into Night (trailer)
Ford v. Ferrari (trailer)

Parasite (trailer)

The Farewell (trailer)
Book Recommendation:
Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman

She Said by Jodi Kantor and Meagan Twohey
Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!
Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Connect with Us on Social Media
Liz Alper on Twitter

Liz Alper's WGA Board Member Email

Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

292 - Importance of Writers' Rooms Feb 03, 2020

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Hilliard, Lisa and #1 listener of the podcast Sonny Joachim, chat about the importance of writers’ rooms and why Showrunners share or split credit with their teams, ‘cuz after all, it is truly a COLLABORATION!

Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!!

We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass?
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.

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-292

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!
Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Connect with Us on Social Media
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Sonny Joachim on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

291 - Showrunner Felicia D. Henderson Jan 27, 2020

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Hilliard, Lisa, and Sonny Joachim are joined by writer/showrunner Felicia D. Henderson to talk about her amazing career, writing process, and journey!

Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!!
We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass?
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.

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-291

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!
Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Connect with Us on Social Media

Felicia D. Henderson on Twitter
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Sonny Joachim on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

290 - Inside The Literary Agent Jan 20, 2020

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In this episode, Hilliard, Lisa and Chris are joined by legit literary agent, Kiana Nguyen and Richard Scott makes an unsanctioned appearance!
Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!!
We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass?
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.
FILMS & TV SHOWS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
Murder, My Sweet (trailer)
Out of the Past (trailer)
The Banker (movie) Controversy
Book Recommendation:
What Makes Sammy Run?
Nickey Dreyden's The Prey of Gods
Kate Alice Marshall's Rules for Vanishing
Kiki's Email: query.knguyen@maasagency.com
Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!
Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast
Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Connect with Us on Social Media
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

289 - Characters That Drag Jan 13, 2020

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Hilliard, Lisa, and Chris are joined by Kiki Nguyen for an amazing episode of the Screen Writers Rant Room!

Solange's When I Get Home

Vijay Preshad's EVERYBODY WAS KUNG-FU FIGHTING

Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy!

Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast

Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

Connect with Us on Social Media

Chris Derrick on Twitter

Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter

Hilliard Guess on Twitter

Kiki Nguyen on Twitter

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook

The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-289

BONUS Episode! With John Singleton, Carl Seaton, and Jeff Byrd Jan 07, 2020

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In this BONUS episode, Hilliard produced a podcast for kick-ass TV/Film directors CARL SEATON (Snowfall, Supergirl, Batwoman, Chicago P.D, etc) and JEFF BYRD (Dynasty, Charmed, Black Lightning, Runaways, etc) as hosts and special guest, the great JOHN SINGLETON (Snowfall, Boyz in the Hood, Baby Boy, Rosewood and many others).

This was the first director interview on Carl and Jeff’s podcast series — where the two interview their favorite directors and chop game on their careers and strategy behind the camera! At the time of the taping, the two became in-demand TV Directors, so we had to put the series on hold. Maybe 2020 will be the year we bring the series back?

Twitter:

@MrCarlSeaton

@FeatherFilms

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