Max & Shayna discuss the shakeup happening at Warner Discovery, the new less-is-more mandate at Netflix, confront rewriting fears, celebrate The Sandman & feel thankful they're not on the It's a Small World ride. Time...

There are many ways to get connected with an agent or manager. ISA founder Craig James discusses one way you can get a reps attention on the ISA site.

Facing Nolan director Bradley Jackson grew up idolizing pitcher Nolan Ryan, a Major League Baseball legend whom Jackson personally considers the best pitcher of all time. Jackson says it was a dream come true to get to make a...

Max & Shayna discuss a variety of topics ranging from the implications of the sale of the Golden Globes award ceremony to how and why you should prep for a general meeting. Plus, they share some shameful secrets and talk about a...

We take a look at what's going on over at the Bigfoot Script Challenge while also checking in with a past winner in the original feature category.

ONE DOWN AND…: Join me and animator/writer Glenn Dion (King of the Hill/Big Mouth/Human Resources) while we talk two films about people eliminating one’s enemies one by one. “Don’t you talk to me about...

ISA founder Craig James answers some questions about writing gigs that are listed on the International Screenwriters' Association website.

Early in The Breach, the new horror film from Rodrigo Gudiño, a body turns up on the Porcupine River and a driving, powerful riff kicks in: It’s the sound of the film’s executive producer and composer making his presence...

Shayna & Max take a look at which streaming companies are adding the most new subscribers in 2022. Shayna gushes over the new Jordan Peele movie, "Nope," but they have very different feelings about "The Gray...

It might makes sense in a practical way to see what movies are succeeding and to try to come up with something that mirrors that. However, that's not a path to actual success.

This week, Alrik and Liz chat with writer/director Anna Gutto on the show to talk about her first feature film Paradise Highway starring Morgan Freeman and Juliette Binoche! Anna talks about how she was able to make her first...

Down with the King tells the story of a very successful rapper named Money Merc (real-life rapper Freddie Gibbs), who goes into the mountains to complete his latest album. But as Down With the King director Diego Ongaro and...

Stand-Up comic Dobie Maxwell has lived through it all in his comedy career, from meaningful chats w/ Rodney Dangerfield & George Carlin to driving the getaway car after a bank heist (without knowing it), but he's still looking for...

Finding your voice as a screenwriter is what makes your story YOURS.

Max & Shayna discuss the marketability of horror comedies and the deeper meanings of Jordan Peele films. Lee Jessup reminds writers that their personal stories are important - be prepared to tell your story too! Topics:Summer Camp...

Still Working 9 to 5 co-directors Camille Hardman and Gary Lane say it’s a “blessing and a curse” that Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin agreed to be in their documentary. The filmmakers were grateful that the stars...

This week Alrik and Liz chat with Bay Area filmmaker Marc Smolowitz as part of the inaugural Bay Area Media Makers Summit. We also talk about the Academy's newest class of membership and consistency in filmmaking. Enjoy! This week...

Shayna & Max tough it out through COVID to bring this one to you, discussing the importance of constantly generating new screenplay Ideas & the just-announced Emmy Nominations. Topics: - Top Story: Emmy Changes &...

Episode 66: We also talk Paul Haggis, Abigail Disney’s Chapek challenge and more This week on TheWrap-Up podcast, TheWrap sits down with “Elvis” director, co-writer and producer Baz Luhrmann to discuss his epic biopic, while...

It’s the usual story: energy being meets boy meets girl. What has to change to turn this unlikely trio into the perfect couple? Find out when we put Metamorphosis into the Mission Log.