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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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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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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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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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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!

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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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Walter Isaacson's STEVE JOBS

June 23, 2023 2pm-4pm at TCL Chinese Theatre (Hollywood & Highland) Dances With Film FF.

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In this super fun episode, Hilliard, Chris and Lynelle sat down with amazingly talented Showrunner Dan Hernandez (Koala Man, The Tick, One Day at a Time, Adams Family 2, Ninja Turtles, Pokeman: Detective Pikachu) in a fun and hilarious discussion as we looked back on his journey to Hollywood, ups and downs of the writers' room and studio films, writing and producing animation, running a series and many difficulties of the mini room, and we couldn't end the conversation without talking about the current 2023 Writers Strike and our personal takes on what this means for writers and our future!

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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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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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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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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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