Summary

In this episode Skyler and Gary are joined by Keya Hall (Kay-uh), a screenwriter, shares her journey into screenwriting and the challenges she faced. Keya discusses the importance of having the right people around you and the support she received from her cousin. She also talks about the film festival experience and the networking opportunities it provides. In this conversation, Keya S Hall shares valuable insights and advice for screenwriters and filmmakers. She warns against the pitfall of relying too heavily on competitions and emphasizes the importance of networking with other writers. Keya also highlights the significance of investing in quality tools and being prepared when attending film festivals. She provides tips on making effective connections and emphasizes the importance of being likable. Keya discusses her current projects and stresses the importance of being a person of your word. The conversation concludes with an announcement about the upcoming movie tournament.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:09 Inspiration for Screenwriting

04:01 Writing Epic Screenplays

07:26 The Importance of Tangible Work

09:26 Agents and Opportunism

14:00 Understanding Film Festivals

23:08 The Importance of Networking

30:07 Being Prepared and Having Tangible Work

33:24 Projects in the Works

38:11 Announcement: Movie Tournament

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