July 01, 2025

I've Sold A Dozen Screenplays... Here's What I've Learned - Jason-Shane Scott

1 hour 36 minutes

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0:00 - 'One Life To Live' Made Me Believe It Was Possible To Have A Career In Hollywood

16:59 - I Was Never Going To Sell A Screenplay If I Didn't Learn This

25:46 - The Cheat Code I Use To Develop Screenplay Ideas

34:51 - Pro Screenwriter Advice On Finding Work

44:32 - If You Want To Sell A Screenplay... Here's What You Need To Know

58:46 - How To Write A Great Thriller

1:08:46 - 9 Act Story Structure For Romantic Comedy Movies

1:20:08 - How To Write A Meet Cute For Rom-Coms

1:28:10 - True Story Behind Video Game Character Jackson Caine (CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6)

With a career spanning over two decades, Jason-Shane Scott has become a dependable and recognizable name in the entertainment industry worldwide, amassing over 85 professional film and television credits. His versatility as an actor spans a broad range of genres-from drama, where he has starred in countless thrillers, to comedy, embracing roles from sitcoms to lighthearted Christmas rom-coms. Jason's journey began in daytime television, where his role as Will Rappaport on One Life to Live earned him two Soap Opera Digest Award nominations and a Daytime Emmy nod.

Jason-Shane has also quickly made a name for himself as a versatile and dependable screenwriter in Hollywood, seamlessly transitioning from a successful acting career into writing. In just a few years, he has achieved an impressive level of success, having written over 15 produced films with several more in development-a testament to his talent and work ethic. Scott's filmography covers a wide range of genres, including thrillers, romantic comedies (from festive Christmas favorites to heartwarming everyday tales), and psychological dramas.

His films have reached audiences across nearly every continent, from South America to Europe, Asia, and beyond, finding homes on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Max. Notably, Staged Killer, which he wrote and produced, earned him a Telly Award and held the number one spot on Netflix in America for over two weeks in 2020.