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Katie Crone, Fast Track Fellow | Writing Tips from Fellowship Winners Aug 05, 2023

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We sit down with recent Fast Track Fellow Katie Crone to discuss her award-winning screenplay, her writing process & her experience going to meetings as part of her Fast Track experience

FSS 41: Comedy Night! Patti Vasquez, Stand-Up Comic, Screenwriter & Mom Breaking into Hollywood while living outside of LA Aug 01, 2023

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As we call into session this meeting of the Fantastic Story Society, we are thrilled to induct a new member. Her life as a writer and performer has evolved on stage in front of an audience, from Leprechauno to pregnant party girl to mamacita, the diaper diva. She's a staple of Chicago radio, having hosted shows on the city's biggest stations. You can currently drive home with here everyday at WCPT 820-AM. You also might catch her on the random episode of the series Chicago Fire. Oh & she even ran for public office recently and is an advocate for individuals with disabilities. She also started With Kind Words, an organization that provides consultation for healthcare providers. She's kind of done it all. She's fearless. She's the newest member of the Fantastic Story Society. Welcome, Patti Vasquez!

AJ Bermudez, Emerging Screenwriter: Production is an Invitation to be Generous Jun 14, 2023

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AJ Bermudez has utilized screenplay contests to forward her screenwriting career, including Shoot Your Sizzle, where she shot a concept of her thriller pilot, Nightingale.

Wendy J. Wilkins, Writer's Assistant to stand-up comic & Award-Winning Emerging Screenwriter Jun 05, 2023

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Wendy Jean Wilkins might have a long history as a writer, storyteller and production crew member. However, it was more recently that she's found her voice as a writer and now her career is reaching new heights.

Minda Wei, Emerging Screenwriter: Engineer-Turned-Comedy Screenwriter Jun 01, 2023

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Minda Wei's just your typical comedy writer-slash-former supercomputer builder. Her writing explores themes of freedom, love, and the choices we make when anything is possible.

Joey Day Hargrove, Emerging Screenwriter May 22, 2023

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Joey Day Hargrove is a comedy writer, focusing on quirky stories about finding belonging. She's utilized screenplay contests to build her career. She believes in using laughter to shape culture.

Ariane Hahusseau, Historical & Darly Comedic Emerging Screenwriter May 15, 2023

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French writer Ariane Hahusseau, an AFI alum, writes empowering screenplays with passionate protagonists. She loves period dramas & dark humor. She's recently optioned an original script & was hired to write a thriller drama feature.

Emily Wahlund, From Acting at Groundlings to being a Video Game Writing Mom, Emerging Screenwriter May 08, 2023

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Emily Wahlund was raised on television (in a good way), initially gravitated towards acting before realizing how important writing was to her personal creative pull. She's currently a mom who writes features, pilots and for video games.

Ryan Shrime, Actor-turned-Emerging Screenwriter May 06, 2023

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Ryan Shrime has gone through just about any high-end acting training you can name. He's taken that knowledge of acting and character to successfully applied it to his screenwriting career.

FSS 40: Cassie Carpenter, LA & Hollywood Ghost Stories: Warner Pacific Theater & the Hillview Apts Speakeasy May 05, 2023

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Cassie Carpenter regularly leads tours of Haunted Los Angeles and Hollywood. After attending a haunted University in Southern California to major in theatre, it's only fitting! In this episode, we discuss a number of her favorite haunted LA locations.

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