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The Diversity Hires — TV & Film
The Diversity Hires

Two professional screenwriters living and working in LA discuss the craft, culture and business of writing for Film and TV from a decidedly Black point-of-view.

Copyright: © 2020 The Diversity Hires

Latest Episodes:

THD 047: Screenwriter Commandments (part 2) Nov 03, 2022

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Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments. Finally! Listen now!

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TDH 046: Screenwriter Commandments (part 1) Jun 16, 2022

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Shu and Sherm are setting truth in stone. Part One of the Screenwriter Commandments. Thou shalt write, write, write every day! and more... Listen now!

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TDH 045: Ideas that Slap Apr 05, 2022

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A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is an idea worth? Shu and Sherm break down what makes an idea worth pursuing in your writing, they discuss the difference between high concept and low concept ideas, and they discuss a slap that somehow we all felt. You know the one. Listen now!

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E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

TDH 044: Adaptation Sep 08, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Shu and Sherm talk all about adaptations. They give you pointers on how to write a screenplay from existing source material and share their views on film and TV adaptations. Listen now!

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TDH 043: How to Get Your Show on TV (feat. Anil Kurian) Sep 01, 2021

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This week, Shu and Sherm talk to a Development Executive. Anil Kurian, Head of Development for G-Unit Film & Television, joins The Diversity Hires to discuss the development process from the perspective of an executive and gives new writers tips for getting their work recognized.

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TDH 042: Fuuuuuck (Crafting Scenes) Aug 25, 2021

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Shu and Sherm discuss the craft of screenwriting in this week’s episode about scenes. They give you practical advice on how to improve your writing and craft great scenes. They also weigh in on a Twitter debate about nepotism and whether or not Hollywood is a meritocracy. Listen!

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TDH 041: Shu Hates Genre Aug 18, 2021

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This week, Shu and Sherm talk about genre. They define the term and share their thoughts on how the use of genre affects storytelling. They also address the demand for livable wages by writers’ assistants. Listen now!

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TDH 040: Put Some RESPECT on Her Name (feat. Tracey Scott Wilson) Aug 11, 2021

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Tracey Scott Wilson, writer of the new Aretha Franklin Biopic, Respect, joins The Diversity Hires to discuss her career. From novels and plays to television and film, Tracey has conquered it all. She shares her journey and drops some knowledge for aspiring writers. Listen now!

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TDH 039: Inclusion Rider Die (feat. Fanshen Cox & Kalpana Kotagal) Aug 04, 2021

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This week, Shu and Sherm are joined by two of the creators of the Hollywood Inclusion Rider: Fanshen Cox and Kalpana Kotagal. They discuss what The Inclusion Rider is, why it’s necessary, and how it can improve diversity across the entertainment industry. Listen now!

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TDH 038: THE RETURN Jul 28, 2021

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We're back and better than ever! In this episode, Shu and Sherm reflect on a Wall Street Journal article criticizing the elite Master’s programs that leave its students with crippling debt-- including the film program at their alma mater, Columbia University. Plus, they answer some fan questions. Listen now!

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