The Beat Sheet

This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with writer/producer Mercedes Brazier-Thurman about some of her biggest lessons from film school, what to do after you vomit out your first draft, the benefits of film festivals, why episode 3 of your show is so important, and more.

This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with writer/producer Kimberly Williams (the Unwritten rules, everything i did wrong in my 20's) about her serendipitous entry into the industry, why it's important on your own time, what makes a successful webseries and more.

This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with writer/producer/director Gabrielle Collins (Throwback Holiday, Love In An INSTAnt, MadTV) shooting independent content, how reading novels and scripts help your screenplay, the importance of listening to feedback, what it means to "option" your work, and how you can take your script from good to great.

** Hey, ya'll- this episode was recorded....before the sickness. You may hear us talking about working from home and life being normal, but...it's obviously not. Just wanted to let you know- thanks for listening and be safe!**

This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with TV writer Yesha Callahan (Don't Sleep! Hosted by TJ Holmes) about transitioning from HR to screenwriting, what it's like to write for a late night talk show, listening to your own creative voice, and more.

We're back for Season 2! This week on The Beat, I talk to screenwriter Aimiende Negbenebor Sela (Hermit, Utopia) about her production process and setting a great budget, when to hire a location scout, all the work that comes AFTER your write that beautiful script and more.

This week on #beatsheetpod, I speak with filmmaker + educator Tamika Guishard (In Vivo, Jackie.) about her creative upbringing in East New York, how she became the "doula of cinema and pedagogy", how she used her teaching experience to make purposeful and more.

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk to with writer/director Maya Cozier (She Paradise, Dimebag) about Nicki Minaj helping to spark her interest in filmmaking, how she finds inspiration for her short films, how Trinidadians should truly be captured on film, being secure in your creativity, and more.

This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with writer + actress Barbara Mamabolo (The Kall, Stranger) on her process of creating short films, her experience as a story consultant, her work as a voiceover artist, and more.

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with Dr. Robin J. Hayes (Black and Cuba, Beautiful Me(s): Finding Our Revolutionary Selves in Black Cuba) about the process of funding documentaries, the differences between a narrative and documentary screenplay, the origin story of the film 9 Grams, and more.

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with TV writer Racquel Baker (Boomerang) about her what it takes to be a phenomenal writer's assistant, how a serendipitous DM to Lena Waithe helped jumpstart her career, the inception of @hillmangradmentorship, and more.

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