In this episode of 3 Movies That Changed Your Life screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Storytelling 360 founder Zack Gutin about: Scream, Almost Famous, and Little Miss Sunshine. Discover how these films shaped his screenwriting journey, personal growth, and understanding of cinema’s power. Plus, get details on the upcoming State of The Story Conference in London.
Use the code BRIT for 20% off all live tickets, in person or for the online access option. Both are available here: Storytelling360.com
Movies That Changed Your Life
Find out about the STATE OF THE STORY: LONDON screenwriter conference and the lasting impact of cinema on Zack Gutin’s life with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.
[1:20] What is the State Of The Story conference and what writers and industry people will be presenting/talking at the London debut?
3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life
Scream (1996): Discovering Screenwriting as a Career
[19:00] Zack vividly recalls him as a 14 year old, lying in bed staring the movie poster for Scream on his bedroom wall and noticing the credit: “WRITTEN BY” Kevin Williamson. It had never dawned on him that it was someone’s job to write a movie.
Almost Famous (2000): Pursuing Dreams and Feeling Out of Place
[24:30] Almost Famous is Zack’s favorite film, He finds it an incredibly warm story that can impact anyone who has ever pursued something that seemed untouchable, only to find yourself feeling like a fish out of water once you’re in close proximity to it.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006): Appreciating Screenwriting Craft
[29:30] Little Miss Sunshine is the film that made Zack appreciate the craft of screenwriting more passionately and understand how well it can be done.
Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth.
Learn about why UK based screenwriters should attend the State Of The Story Conference: London, 12 July 2026 at BFI South Bank, London.
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Zack Gutin is the founder of Storytelling 360 and the creator of The State Of Story Conferences
State Of Story Conference: London is 12 July 2026 at BFI South Bank, London - For more details and tickets for this full-day screenwriting conference built around one idea: that the best way to learn storytelling is to hear it from the storytellers themselves see https://storytelling360.com/state-of-the-story-london-2026/
Michael Arndt’s video essay on endings see https://youtu.be/gWHfsEJ5JJo?si=p95vJBoitQdL-fDx
Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)
Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)
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