Film Interviews · Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, JR Zamora-Thal
by Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, JR Zamora-Thal
TV Writers Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn invite aspiring screenwriters into their writers’ room and give them writing tips to develop their screenplays and TV pilots. Discussions include script notes, screenwriting tools, Hollywood career advice, and tips on navigating the entertainment industry. Sam and Jim’s credits include HAVEN on SYFY, Marvel’s DAREDEVIL, and CARNIVAL ROW on Amazon Prime. Producer J.R. Zamora-Thal and Co-Producer Meagan Daine also talk about their experiences on TV writing staffs and add commentary on today’s issues facing Hollywood, including women and Latinos in entertainment.
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I found especially helpful the advice of "cheap deep" and giving complex ideas a face. The podcast is thoughtful in how the episode topics are titled specifically enough so that if you're working on a particular kind of project you can go right to that episode for some guidance and inspiration.
Practical. Fun. Each episode’s a free masterclass in rewriting..
Sam and Jim’s podcast is fantastic. Their experience has equipped them not just with powerful insights into the writing process, but also with the soft skills to allow burgeoning writers to hear and feel heard. It’s an incredible lesson into the process, technique, and challenges of getting something written.
I am loving this podcast. The scriptwriting knowledge that Sam and Jim drop is gold. I’ve learned so much and I’ve only listened to seven episodes so far. Download this show!
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