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Screenwriters' Rant Room

Screenwriters' Rant Room

By Hilliard Guess

This is the Official Site for "Hilliard Guess' SCREENWRITERS' RANT ROOM!"

Our host is Hilliard Guess, a WGAw writer, director, TV/Film producer and most recently, the former Director of Development (now producer) at Blue Monday Prods. Hilliard does one-on-one interviews with guests or rotating co-hosts stop by to drop industry bombs in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working writers!

Our motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"
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486: "ZADOC ANGELL - ECHO LAKE ENTERTAINMENT"

Screenwriters' Rant RoomMar 25, 2024

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486: "ZADOC ANGELL - ECHO LAKE ENTERTAINMENT"

486: "ZADOC ANGELL - ECHO LAKE ENTERTAINMENT"

In this episode, Hilliard and Rene Rodriguez-Lopez (Development Exec at BET+), sat down for a fun, inspiring conversation with Literary Manager ZADOC ANGELL who began his career as a TV Literary Agent at Paradigm, where he worked for seven years. Transitioning to Literary Management 2010, Zadoc joined forces with manager Dave Brown and grew a team of literary managers which they brought with them to Echo Lake in 2013. Angell's journey to Hollywood is not a conventional one. Growing up on a 400-acre dairy farm in rural upstate New York, Zadoc and his sister Amy were integral to his parents' family-run business. The son of a minister and a local politician, Angell pursued his academic and creative endeavors to Harvard University, where he graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Visual & Environmental Studies: Film. In addition to being a full-time manager, Angell has taught classes in pilot writing at UCLA. He lives in Redondo Beach with his husband Sean, a high school English teacher, and their twins Conor and Catherine.
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Mar 25, 202401:20:17
485: ROSALIND Y JACKSON - EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT

485: ROSALIND Y JACKSON - EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT

In this episode, Hilliard and actor/filmmaker Dalila Ali Rajah sit down and have an amazing conversation with ROSALIND Y. JACKSON - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCER EDMONDS ENTERTAINMENT". We talk about her journey into Hollywood, working her way up through film school, becoming an assistant at Edmonds Ent and working her way up to DOD/Producer, being a hands on producer in reality TV and scripted, structuring your screenplay, do's and don'ts when submitting to production companies and so much more!
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Mar 12, 202401:35:20
484: VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN

484: VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN

In this episode, Hilliard & lil bro actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker (BlackPanther, The Great Debaters), sit down for a fun interview with VERVE LITERARY AGENT - DAVINA HEFFLIN. We talk about her amazing journey growing up in the East Coast, writing and filmmaking in college, making her way up on the desk at the Gersh Agency, the love of your first client, becoming a full-time agent, handling the agent/writer relationship, how to attract a rep, do's and don'ts, pitching, aligning yourself with good work, genre blends that move her, writers over 50 who have something to offer a writers' room and so much more!
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Mar 04, 202401:56:42
483: THE STAND-UP CYPHER

483: THE STAND-UP CYPHER

In this episode, Hilliard had a blast talking with a group of friends who are standup comics: DONALD LACY JR (writer, director, actor, comedian, radio talk show host and activist), JOEL BOYD (Just for Laughs New Faces of Comedy 2018, Drop the Mic, History of Swear Words - writer, actor, producer & director) and KIMBERLY ALLEN (writer on S1 & 2 of Kold x Windy, The Average American, Ticker and Nola to list a few), these talented hyphenates talk about their journey into standup, the industry, the ups-and-downs in today's climate for black comics on and off camera, pivoting post the WGA strike and so much more!


A ton of game dropped in this one y'all!


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Feb 26, 202401:55:28
482: "THE COMEDIAN & THE PRODUCER"

482: "THE COMEDIAN & THE PRODUCER"

In this episode, Hilliard was joined by comedian/filmmaker NILES ABSTON and producer/literary manager KALA GUESS...
...we talk about their journeys to Hollywood, the ups-and-downs of struggling in Hollywood and pivoting careers to find your destiny! Niles talks about how he got staffed on the last season of Dave and Kala looks back on how she combined two passions. Producing and becoming a Literary Manager...


Another One y'all!


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Feb 19, 202401:06:58
481: KRISTINA THOMAS - WRITER/FILMMAKER

481: KRISTINA THOMAS - WRITER/FILMMAKER

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, emerging filmmaker Jade Hunter Alexandriia, sat down for an in-depth conversation with writer/filmmaker KRISTINA THOMAS -- a rising talent in the documentary world, made her mark by winning a contest for $50,000 to direct a compelling TV pilot in New Orleans for MTV/Endemol. Transitioning through roles like script coordinator on acclaimed shows such as “Greenleaf,” “Lovecraft Country,” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor” (S2), Kristina's journey reached a pivotal moment when her feature script, "WORTH IT," garnered well-deserved recognition as a semi-finalist in prestigious competitions like Women in Film/The Black List and BET's Project Cre8 Feature.
She has lent her expertise to scripted comedy podcasts like "YES WE CANNABIS" and "STRANDED" for Broadway Video. A former mentee in Women in Film Mentorship Program for directors and Amy Aniobe's TRIBE, Kristina recently finished Film Independent's Project Involve fellowship as a directing fellow. She has been staffed on JJ Abrams HBO show ‘Demimonde” and Dick Wolf’s CBS drama, “FBI: INTERNATIONAL.


We talk about producing network tv, knowing who you are as a writer, surviving hollywood as a black woman and so much more!
Kristina’s actively developing her feature, "Worth It!"

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Feb 12, 202401:33:01
480: PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ - EPISODIC DIR

480: PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ - EPISODIC DIR

In this episode, Hilliard sat down with busy comedy/drama episodic director PRINCESS MONIQUE FILMZ (Grand Crew, The Godldbergs, Our Kind of People, Black-ish) and so many more. This amazing writer/author and co-chair of the DGA's African American Steering Committee, went through her amazing career and critical self discoveries like: moving to LA, writing/directing her award-winning short film, getting into the Disney Directors Program, her Lifetime movie, the10 year journey to becoming an episodic director, shadowing on the set and so much more. A ton of industry game in this one for any of you filmmakers who dream of succeeding as a filmmaker and network TV director.


Be sure to purchase Princess Monique's book: "Hood to Hollywood: How to Be Discovered & Discover Yourself"


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Feb 06, 202401:55:40
479: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 2

479: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 2

In this episode, Hilliard had a blast of conversation with actor/hyphenates KAREEM GRIMES (All American, S.W.A.T.), SHAWN CARTER PETERSON (Pitch Perfect 2, Pretty Freaking Scary), HANSFORD PRINCE (Babylon, Grey's Anatomy) and KIRK BOVILL (Vice, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty)!


We have an amazing cypher, covering these artists journeys as they each became actor/hyphenates (they do more than one skill) and the ups and downs of working in Hollywood -- from 20 years back -- to how the culture has changed today!


Lots of important game dropped y'all. A don't miss episode!


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Jan 29, 202401:28:17
478: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 1

478: ACTOR HYPHENATES - PART 1

In this episode, Hilliard sat chopped it up with three amazing black female actor hyphenates: Lanett Tachel (Angie's Cure, Pump), Joni Bovill (Bosch, Better Call Saul) & Aasha Davis (Friday Night Lights, South of Nowhere) -- in a hilarious discussion about their big breaks and what it's like to work in the industry with more than one title under your belt. Lots of fun gems, tips and tricks to help you sustain your career while constantly pivoting and being at the ready to recreate oneself at all times.
So much game dropped y'all!


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Jan 22, 202401:15:35
477: JEFF BYRD - EXEC PRODUCER - YELLOW JACKETS

477: JEFF BYRD - EXEC PRODUCER - YELLOW JACKETS

In this episode, Hilliard & Exec Producer Tracy Grant sat down with the big homie - JEFF BYRD - who's currently Directing EP on Showtime's Emmy Nominated series YELLOWJACKETS!


Jeff tells us his amazing journey starting back in Brooklyn NY, coming up under the Spike Lee camp and lessons learned from back then that he still utilizes on the set today. So many gems for all of you directors, a real front row seat into the life of a former music video director who worked his way up to become an Episodic TV Director. We go deep into how to apply yourself when you're a guest director and the ins-and-outs of the directing producer on a network series!
Another don't miss episode!

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Jan 15, 202401:47:38
476: PLANS VS GOALS - 2024

476: PLANS VS GOALS - 2024

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down in a fun writers' cypher with Amadou Diallo (Billions), Rah Johnson ((Staff Writer), and Rene Rodriquez-Lopez (Manager of Content BET+). They talk about the differences writers should think about when setting their Plans and Goals in the New Year and a bunch of other hot topics in a podcast jam packed with industry game!


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Dec 18, 202301:42:21
475: BLACK QUEER WRITERS

475: BLACK QUEER WRITERS

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In this episode, Hilliard sits down with super talented writers/actors Dalila Ali Rajah and Tristan J. Shuler for a fun, laugh out loud discussion about being Black and Queer in the industry as well as some of the trials and tribulations black creatives face in Hollywood and the entertainment industry! Tune in y'all!
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Dec 11, 202301:38:31
474: 2 Writers Talkin Shit - Saeed Crumpler & Melanie Maras

474: 2 Writers Talkin Shit - Saeed Crumpler & Melanie Maras

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In the episode, Hilliard & Chris sat down with the team behind the popular '2 Writers Talkin Shit' podcast. I'm talking about Writer/Producer Saeed Crumpler and Writer/Comedian Melanie "Mel" Maras. These two drop a ton of industry game y'all - from Mel's journey in the theater, to becoming a produced playwright, to relocating LA and selling a pilot to HBO and of course, Saeed's crazy journey of tenacity from Hip Hop artist in the Bay Area to TV writer in LA writing on Showtime's Flatbush Misdemeanors and soon afterwards, his current Sony Overall Deal!


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Dec 04, 202302:10:35
473: ECHOBEND PICTURES - ZUBIN ANKLESARIA & RYAN TURNER

473: ECHOBEND PICTURES - ZUBIN ANKLESARIA & RYAN TURNER

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In this ep, Hilliard chopped it up with two of the smartest, most talented young filmmakers currently out here doing BIG THANGS y'all! I'm talking about Zubin Anklesaria Head of Productions & Ryan Turner Head of Post Production at the amazing, award-winning ECHOBEND Pictures - a company known for their visuals and effects on films, post, music & publishing - who have worked on over 200 productions for some of the top music artists in the business, including feature films, documentaries and commercials! These two drop so much game on how they built a multi-million dollar company from idea to execution!
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Nov 27, 202301:56:32
472: Carole Kirschner

472: Carole Kirschner

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sat down with big sis, Carole Kirshner - author, former executive, director of the WGAW Showrunner's Training Program, CBS Mentorship Program and all around Career Consultant!
This is another don't miss episode for all of you aspiring and working writers out there. So much industry game dropped from one of the most respected people in the industry!
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Nov 13, 202301:30:37
471: CO-EP Angela Harvey

471: CO-EP Angela Harvey

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Hilliard and Tristan J. Shuler (of Roadmap Writers) sat down for an awesome episode with CO-EP Anglea Harvey - writer | producer | director | activist - who launched her entertainment writing career with a trans media experience for the pop culture smash Teen Wolf. That earned her a Webby Award and a spot in the show’s S3 writers' room. After a hundred episodes of Teen Wolf, Angela went on to serve as a writer/producer on Salvation (CBS), Station 19 (ABC), and American Horror Story (FX) among others. Angela is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for CARE Action, the political advocacy arm of a global anti-poverty agency. She also serves on the Board for the Writer’s Guild of America’s PAC and as co-chair of the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (TTIE), a consortium of TV writers dedicated to expanding the voice and reach of historically excluded peoples in the entertainment industry!
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Nov 07, 202301:33:47
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Oct 09, 202306:24
470: Co-EP Danielle Iman

470: Co-EP Danielle Iman

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with lil' sis, Strike Captain and Co-Executive Producer - Danielle Iman! They talked in depth about her incredible journey - being raised by strong ass women, growing up a nerd and track & field jock, navigating different worlds in college, becoming an editor at sports networks, her move to LA, USC life, her rise from writers PA to CO-EP on shows like (Swagger, Riverdale, PanHandle and Pretty Little Liars; Original Sin) and so much more industry game for y'all!





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Oct 02, 202301:49:40
469: Jeff Melvoin - Running The Show

469: Jeff Melvoin - Running The Show

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In this episode, Hilliard and Chris sat down with Showrunner Jeff Melvoin, the man who has produced hundreds of hours of network television and the genius behind the iconic WGAW Showrunner's Training Program.
We talk about Jeff's amazing new book: RUNNING THE SHOW Television From the Inside. Jeff tells us about his long journey and early career, the starts and finishes of writing the book, the job of the showrunner, the Showrunner Training Program, staffing, producing in the UK vs the US, six rules of making a TV writer, preproduction, post production and so much more.


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Sep 25, 202301:43:07
468: WGAW Board Candidates

468: WGAW Board Candidates

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with friends -- a group of four 2023 WGAW Board Candidates (Niceole Levy, Rob Forman, Jackie Penn & Leah Folta) -- discuss why they are running, the effect of mini-rooms on the community, BIPOC writers, moving up in the room, producing your episodes, education, staff writer script fees, WGA insurance and so much more!
If you are a WGAW member, be sure to listen to this super fun episode and to vote for your favorite candidates!


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Sep 16, 202301:38:54
467: The Long Game

467: The Long Game

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In this episode recorded a few weeks back, Hilliard & Chris sat down with TV/Film writer Rich Redlo, (Hilliard's new 'older' mentee - cuz he's always mentoring younger writers) and talked about a ton of useful writing topics like AI, elitism, writing short stories as an introduction to screenplays, the wisdom of older writers in the writers' room, the long game of surviving Hollywood and so much more!


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Sep 04, 202301:14:40
466: Writer/Activist ALEX O'KEEFE

466: Writer/Activist ALEX O'KEEFE

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with super awesome ALEX O'KEEFE y'all. Growing up, he was a community organizer for Obama, became a speechwriter for Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, a movement leader for The Green New Deal, and a staff writer on Season One of the hit series The Bear!
We spend a lot of time talking about Alex's Campaign for WGAW Board of Directors and some of the hot topics that move him to stand up for us and fight, saying things like: "Writers didn’t burn down Hollywood. Billionaires wrecked Hollywood just like Twitter, submarines, and everything else they touch."
You can find out more about him on his candidate site, such as his statement and so much more!
https://elections.wga.org/2023/alex-okeefe


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Aug 28, 202302:13:17
465: Filmmaker David Shen Miller

465: Filmmaker David Shen Miller

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Hilliard & Chris met on zoom with talented writer, director, and producer David Shen Miller - and talked about his work on his amazing animated short film “The Cocoon,” which just screened and won Best Animated Short at the Arizona Film Festival! The film also premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival and continued its run at New York Cinefest.


David’s films often explore themes of identity, paradox, and disillusionment, as seen in the “The Cocoon.” In the short film, he tells the story of a man who inadvertently creates more of a mess as he tries to clean his room. David wrote, directed, and produced this animated short film, which is his first animation directorial, in association with Confidential Creative. Featuring over 11,000 frames of hybrid hand-drawn and computer-generated animation, the film marks David’s directorial debut in the animation genre. Among various awards and accolades, the film is also currently nominated for a Remi Award from WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.


David’s work is both imaginative and thought-provoking, which he is excited to prove further in his upcoming live action short film, “Paint It Black,” an existential dark-comedy about two brothers who can’t stand each other on a fishing trip gone wrong. 


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Aug 21, 202301:46:33
464: Lenny Barszap & Aaron Brown

464: Lenny Barszap & Aaron Brown

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In this episode Hilliard had a writers cypher with talented filmmakers Lenny Barszap & Aaron Brown who have the new feature film HOME FREE - which was the closing night film at this years 2023 Dances With Films Film Festival!
The two talk about their journey in the indie world and how they continue to survive the industry and grow their artistry while living outside of LA!

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Aug 14, 202301:40:33
463: FILMMAKERS LANETT TACHELL & COREY GRANT

463: FILMMAKERS LANETT TACHELL & COREY GRANT

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with Lanett Tachell & Corey Grant filmmakers behind the Dances With Films Film Festival's 2023 Grand Jury Prize winning film ANGIE'S CURE!
This is one of those don't miss podcasts y'all. These two drop so much industry game, you will certainly learn a ton as they go deep into the development of their film from script-to-screen and also include some of the obstacles they overcame in the process of making their amazing movie!

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Aug 07, 202302:10:27
462: BLACK QUEER WRITERS

462: BLACK QUEER WRITERS

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In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with black, queer actor/writer (of Broadway Tours & Director of Access Program at Road Map Writers) Tristan J. Shuler and TV writer (Poker Face) Charlie Peppers.
We talk about the journeys for these two emerging creators, growing up as queer artist, why me, why now, when you know better, you do better, pitching, indie producing, the trials and tribulations of surviving in La La Land.

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Jul 31, 202302:26:42
461: JOSE MOLINA - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

461: JOSE MOLINA - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris have a blast of a conversation with veteran writer-executive producer Jose Molina (Agent Carter, Sleepy Hollow, Vampire Diaries, Without a Trace, to list a few)... We go all the way back to his humble beginnings, taking a deep dive into his long and amazing journey, from assistant and talking about his experiences all the way up to Executive Producer on some of our favorite TV Series over the past few decades!
Another "don't miss" episode y'all!

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Jul 24, 202301:51:03
460: Writers on the Verge

460: Writers on the Verge

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with emerging writers Chris Moore (producer at The Artistic Standard) and Jerry Jerome (filmmaker and wga strike photographer) for a fun, knowledgeable conversation about tv writing, being in the writers' room where it happens, being genuine, brand identity, dealing with reps, being your own boss, selling to PODS and so much more!

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Jul 17, 202301:58:14
459: SHOWRUNNER - CHEO HODARI COKER

459: SHOWRUNNER - CHEO HODARI COKER

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with the homie, Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker (Luke Cage) in a fun, insightful episode that's full of game, tips and tricks for working or aspiring writers and filmmakers. We also talk a lot about the climate of the 2023 WGA Writers Strike and the importance of staying healthy in order to maintain that writer muscle!

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Jul 11, 202302:03:38
458: Graham Streeter & Alex Lebosq - UNFIX

458: Graham Streeter & Alex Lebosq - UNFIX

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In this episode, Hilliard sat down with filmmakers Graham Streeter & Alex Lebosq of Imperative Pictures and talked about their journey, working their way up in the indie world, starting with award-winning short films and moving into feature films that deal with human topics everyone can relate to.
These two inspiring artist are a fabulous team and have such an amazing voice on and off the screen. They drop some life lessons for filmmakers who are dying to write a screenplay, get behind the camera and produce top notch work that premiers at film festivals like Dances With Films during the prime time slot on closing weekend!


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Jul 03, 202350:23
457: Writer-Producer Kevin A. Garnett

457: Writer-Producer Kevin A. Garnett

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In this episode, Hilliard chops it up with writer/producer Kevin A. Garnett (The Republic of Sarah, Dynasty, House of Payne) to talk about his journey from assistant to script coordinator, to writer-producer in network TV. There are lots of fun stories and antidotes for writers. Some diamonds dropped y'all!


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Jun 26, 202301:10:40
456: Leslee Scallon - Dances With Films

456: Leslee Scallon - Dances With Films

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In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and Richard sit down with founder and producer Leslee Scallon and talked about the amazing journey of the long-running and popular Dances With Films Film Festival which is premiers at the Chinese TCL 6 Theater on June 22, 2023, runs for eleven days and screens some amazing indie-films from all over the world you won't want to miss! Get your tickets at www.DancesWithFilms.com

We'e doing a LIVE PANEL June 23, 2023 2pm-4pm at TCL Chinese Theatre (Hollywood & Highland) Dances With Film FF - RSVP at danceswithfilms.com seating will go fast!


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Jun 19, 202301:25:14
455: THE WRITERS CYPHER

455: THE WRITERS CYPHER

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris are joined on the Rant Room for an amazing Writers Cypher with Showrunner Mark Blutman and Writer/Producer Saeed Crumpler.
We talk a whole bunch of sh** y'all. Some of the topics are: the WGA Writers Strike, show bibles, the first episode of a series, newer writers and the need to pivot, the DGA and so much more!


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Jun 12, 202301:50:08
454: DMA - "Executive, Producer, Strategic Consultant"

454: DMA - "Executive, Producer, Strategic Consultant"

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris talk SCREEENWRITING CRAFT with the amazing DMA - a producer, executive, author and strategic consultant in entertainment and technology. We talk about elements of the first ten pages, pitching, theme, characters and so much more!


Follow her at @planetdma on Twitter, and subscribe at planetdma.com to download a copy of her free e-guide, “Shift.” and be the first to get access to her new digital board app, “Korgi”! Also please buy her book "WRITE IT. PITCH IT. SELL YOUR SCREENPLAY" on Audible or Paperback.


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Jun 05, 202301:02:40
453: Strike Shit

453: Strike Shit

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In this episode, Hilliard & Chris chop it up with writers Saeed Crumpler and Richard Scott in this super fun episode. We go IN about the current state of the 2023 WGA Writers Strike and so much more. Tune in for two hours' worth of nothing but industry game!


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May 29, 202302:00:57
452: Showrunner - Dan Hernandez
May 22, 202302:11:14
451: SHOWRUNNER - KAYE SINGLETON

451: SHOWRUNNER - KAYE SINGLETON

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In this episode, Hilliard and actor David Ashley sat down with first-time showrunner Kaye Singleton, creator of the new suspenseful drama/thriller anthology series - COVENANT - stories that transform Bible stories and characters we all know - currently streaming on AMC's ALLBLK network (on Amazon).
We had a blast y'all... We looked back into Kaye's background in marketing and she tells us some fun stories of how that skill helped her become in-demand actress starring on such shows as Tyler Perry's The Oval, Saints & Sinners and Sistas. Soon, itching to be her own boss, Kaye got the writing bug, studied screenwriting for several years and learned her craft. She developed several shows and features and eventually sold Covenant to ALLBLK where she became showrunner and quickly learned the ins-and-outs of writing and producing a network series - on the job!
This is another don't miss episode filled with lessons learned: producing, finding the right line producer and post supervisor, logistics, pitching tips and so much more!

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May 15, 202302:04:14
450: WGA ON STRIKE - 2023

450: WGA ON STRIKE - 2023

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In this powerful episode, Hilliard, Chris, Lynelle and special guest Danny Tolli (writer/prod The Catch, Roswell, Stalker, The Following) joins us for an in-depth conversation about the current WGA Strike and our personal takes on some of the proposals from the studios/networks. This episode is filled with industry game and insight for writers, people in entertainment and supporters/allies of the cause! Visit WGAStrike.org for more information.

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May 08, 202302:05:51
449: Ramfis Myrthil - Indie Producer

449: Ramfis Myrthil - Indie Producer

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In this episode, Hilliard goes deep with super indie producer Ramfis Myrthil to talk about pivoting from on camera talent to producing award-winning films that have travel the world and red carpets across the globe!

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Apr 30, 202301:13:11
448: "Support Staff"

448: "Support Staff"

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In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with incredible staff/writers Meagan Daine and J.R. Zamora-Thal (Cross on Amazon) to talk about the ins-and-outs of working as support staff in writers' rooms and their super dope podcast that everyone in the industry can relate to "Hollywood Confessional."

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Apr 23, 202301:10:14
447: Jamil Akim O’Quinn - NCIS LA

447: Jamil Akim O’Quinn - NCIS LA

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In this episode, Hilliard does a one-on-one with lil' bro writer/actor/performer Jamil Akim O'Quinn and they talk about his amazing journey to the writers' room and some of the profound lessons learned producing his episode on the final season of NCIS LA !

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Apr 17, 202302:02:41
446: Alexandra Qin - Finish Line Social Impact Award-winner

446: Alexandra Qin - Finish Line Social Impact Award-winner

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In this episode, Hilliard and Chris sit down with Jenny Frankfurt, founder of the Finish Line Script Competition, and its 2022 Social Impact award-winner, Alexandra Qin to discuss her potent script, THIRSTYGIRL, and the proof-of-concept short film she directed based on her feature script.

Alexandra Qin is an award-winning screenwriter and independent filmmaker based in New York with a background in technology and social justice. She was born and raised in Paris, France to a half-French, half-Filipina mother and a Chinese father, and moved to the United States when she was 18 to study Computer Science at New York University.  
Alexandra started writing her first screenplay, THIRSTYGIRL, in 2020. Since then, she has been the 2022 Page Awards Grand Prize Winner, a 2022 Nicholl Fellowship Semifinalist, the Winner of the 2021 Finish Line Social Impact screenplay competition, and has been selected as a 2023 Nostos Screenwriting Fellow. Her first short film, the proof-of-concept for the THIRSTYGIRL feature, was the winner of the 2022 Shore Scripts Short Film Fund, and is currently being submitted to festivals.  
Outside of her work in film, Alexandra is a prison reform activist. In 2022, she co-founded #Justice4Caesar, the collective that freed Ornell Caesar from Rikers Island after he was unjustly incarcerated in 2021. She is also the founder of Emergent Works, a non-profit that teaches formerly incarcerated people to code and helps them start careers in tech. 


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Apr 10, 202301:11:06
445: Aasha Davis - Actor/Producer

445: Aasha Davis - Actor/Producer

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In this episode Hilliard does a one-on-one with lil' sis, Aasha Davis - TV/Film actor most known for breakout roles in Friday Night Lights, South of Nowhere, Pariah and Drunk History. We talk a lot about her pivoting to indie producer with the hit digital series The Unwritten Rules and shared some of our tricks of the trade for filmmakers making the plunge into production and behind the camera!


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Apr 03, 202301:30:50
444 - Eric Harbin, Director of Development

444 - Eric Harbin, Director of Development

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In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with (editor of the Rant Room), Director of Development, editor, producer Eric Harbin to talk about his journey from editor to development and the world of Reality Shows, how they work and how to sell and pitch them!


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Mar 27, 202353:59
443 - Joe Carroll, Writer/Director

443 - Joe Carroll, Writer/Director

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In this episdoe, Hilliard and Chris sat down with writer/director Joe Carroll to talk about his long journey from Tennessee, doing background and PA work, writing and directing short films and music videos, moving to LA and writing a "who done-it" novel 'Sinful Confessions'', becoming a Script Coordinator on some top shows (one of a few, rare black men chosen for the position), co-writing and directing a film for streaming and so much more!

You can find out more info about Joe Carroll on his website www.JoeCarrollonline.com


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Mar 20, 202301:58:23
442 - Geoff Thorne, Executive Producer

442 - Geoff Thorne, Executive Producer

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In this episode, Hilliard and big bro, Executive Producer Geoffrey Thorne (Magnum P.I., POWER Book II GHOST, Black Panther: Quest, The Librarians and more) talk about some amazing topics: going from actor to writer, talking yourself into lanes, making projects out of nothing, I like it, you don't like it, who's your nemesis, the phrase "you'll never", your public perception, adding nuance to your characters and so much more!


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Mar 13, 202302:05:46
441 - Screenwriting and the Writers' Room

441 - Screenwriting and the Writers' Room

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In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and TV writer Amadou Diallo (Billions) talk about all kinds of screenwriting and writers' room goodies for y'all to sink your teeth into. Lots of industry game dropped!


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Feb 27, 202301:43:14
440 - The "80-20" Rule

440 - The "80-20" Rule

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In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and writer Richard Scott talk about a lot of fun topics including: the WGA Strike, Structure & Procrastination, the all informing '80 - 20 Rule', British Actors and so much more!


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Feb 13, 202301:41:47
439 - Screenwriting and THE LAST OF US

439 - Screenwriting and THE LAST OF US

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In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and Lynelle talk about some of our favorite screenwriting techniques and spend some time talking about the first three episodes of the new HBO series THE LAST OF US!


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Feb 07, 202301:27:41
438 - Ron McCants - TV & Film Writer

438 - Ron McCants - TV & Film Writer

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Hilliard & Chris sit down with writer/producer Ron McCants, who writes dramas that explore the human experience. His stories are often fueled by dark secrets and deep shames at the intersection of crime and family because his family’s full of addicts, pimps, prostitutes, murderers, CIA operatives, business owners, professional athletes, detectives and educators straight out of a Flannery O’Connor novel. He’s passionate about writing historical dramas that incorporate extensive research to tell emotional truths of characters and time periods he loves. Ron’s from a small town in Missouri where its chief exports are cotton and violence. He has 9 siblings and lucked out when Dartmouth College sent him a free application, and he began his odyssey. When you have 9 siblings and are from the corner of Nowhere and Nothing, your only goal when you leave home is to survive. That goal made Ron adventurous, unafraid and a well-rounded multitasker. While Ron received a B.A. in Engineering from Dartmouth College, the college unexpectedly taught him how to dream. He moved to California for an M.F.A. in Playwriting from UC, San Diego. He became an award-winning playwright, got married, had two girls and broke free from the talons of poverty. In 2016, he was selected as a Disney ABC Program Writer and staffed on Speechless. He’s written a music video for Nas, worked on Marvel’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier, staffed on Chicago Fire, and most recently was an executive story editor for Amazon’s new show, Cross created by his mentor Ben Watkins. Ron also competes as a classic physique bodybuilder, too.


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Jan 30, 202301:48:54