Screenwriters' Rant Room

By Hilliard GuessTV & Film

Screenwriters' Rant Room episodes

January 17, 2022 388: FAN GIRL WRITER Q&A
In this episode Hilliard & Chris chop it up with one of the biggest fans of the podcast -- Emerging Comedy Writer Keshia Kola --answering some her most burning industry questions to help her prepare for an upcoming interview with one of the most prestigious programs in town, as well, we also rant about staffing and writing tips all writers who are trying to break in can utilize.

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Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Keshia Kola on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
2 hr
January 10, 2022 387: BURNOUT AND OUTLINES
In our very first episode of 2022, Hilliard and Chris chop it up, ranting ways to better your mind and writing when you've experienced Burnout and Fatigue... We also talk about some of the techniques we use to write TV Outlines that help keep them visually compelling, whether you're in the Writers' room or writing deadlines for yourself!

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Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 31 min
December 27, 2021 386: Movies and End of the Year Shit
Hilliard, Chris, Lynelle and Tracy go in deep on some of the top movies of the 2021 (example: West Side Story, King Richard, The Harder They Fall) and later, spend some time talking about their 2022 Plans & Goals that may help writers start off the New Year with a bang!
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

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Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Lynelle on Twitter
Tracy on Twitter
Sheila Wilson on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 19 min
December 20, 2021 385: PRODUCER - ADHRUCIA APANA
Hilliard, Chris and EP Tracy Grant chopped it up with Adhrucia Apana, a Filmmaker/Producer and Co-Founder of the new production company Curiosity Entertainment and is also GP of Curiosity Media Finance. Curiosity Entertainment is currently in development and pre-production of their inaugural slate including 5 films and 6 premium tv shows.

Tune in y'all, her journey is full of game. Not only is Adhrucia a super busy producer, she's also made herself an Intstagram icon; on her page she talks industry, fashion, the inner workings of international productions, elevating Asian and South Asian voices in the Entertainment Industry and beyond, and she has also served or been an advocate and volunteer for Los Angeles based non-profits Young Storytellers and Project Paper Bag. We have to add that she is a founding member of the Producers Guild of America's Social Impact in Entertainment (SIE) board.
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
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Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Adhrucia on Twitter and Instagram
Sheila Wilson on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
2 hr
December 13, 2021 384: Sheila Wilson - THE BLACK BOOK
In this episode Hilliard and Chris sat down with writer/producer Sheila Wilson to hear about her amazing journey, from writing features and studying at AFI under writer/producer/professor Michelle Amor, to becoming a TV writer and working her way up on shows like WARRIOR NUN and Hulu's HELSTROM!

We also go into the back story on how she created the WGAW "THE BLACK BOOK" a spreadsheet/grid with well over 150 black guild writers, featuring their interest, credits, pronouns, skills and availability for TV/Film Staffing & Writing Assignments!
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Sheila Wilson on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 47 min
December 06, 2021 383 - The Mandalorian Season 2 with Lynelle White
Special Guest Host Lynelle White returns to recap and dive deep into Season 2 of The Mandalorian!

Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Lynelle White on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 42 min
November 29, 2021 382 - SHOWRUNNER - ANTHONY Q. FARRELL
Hilliard sat down with Showrunner Anthony Q. Farrell to chop it up about his amazing journey and fining a lane in this industry that's full of ups and downs...

Anthony has served as showrunner for THE PARKER ANDERSONS, AMELIA PARKER, and the BAFTA-winning CBBC series SECRET LIFE OF BOYS, which he also created. Currently Anthony is the Showrunner and Executive Producer of the sci-fi primetime comedy OVERLORD & THE UNDERWOODS... He has also written for NBC’s THE OFFICE, Canada’s international hit LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE, and Nickelodeon’s THE THUNDERMANS to list a few!

Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Anthony Q. Farrell on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 24 min
November 15, 2021 381: MARC ANTHONY SAMUEL
In this one on one episode, Hilliard talks with old friend, actor Marc Anthony Samuel about his rise in theater and commercials, techniques he learned while becoming a soap star on General Hospital, making a living as a voice over actor and his journey to leading man!

Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Mark Anthony Samuel on Twitter and Instagram
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 43 min
November 08, 2021 380: DIRECTOR ON THE RISE
In this episode, Hilliard does another of his kick ass one-on-one's with the talented director, producer, creative -- CANDICE VERNON -- She talks about her amazing, unorthodox journey from casting to the directors chair. Tune in y'all, she drops a ton of game in this one!

Check out her website at TheCandiceVernonShow.com
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!

Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.

Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Candice Vernon on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 10 min
November 01, 2021 379: EPs of LACE
Hilliard and Chris chop it up with the EP's of the new, upcoming series LACE on ALLBLK & WE tv!

KemyTime Productions is a well oiled machine. The team is led by Katrina Y. Nelson, Michelle Ebony Hardy, Tracy Grant -- and Adam Starks (who was on location during this recording)..

We talk about the long journey from writing the script to selling the pitch in the room, from series order to the writers' room and from production to post. So much industry game dropped that TV writers don't wanna miss!

The series LACE drops on Thursday November 4, 2021 on ALLBLK network, WE tv and Amazon Prime!

Website: AllBlk.TV
Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron!
Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast.
Connect with Us on Social Media:
Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
Tracey on Twitter
Katrina on TWitter
Michelle on Instagram
Adam Starks on Instagram
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
1 hr 38 min