The Diversity Hires

Is this the last episode of The Diversity Hires?! Shu and Sherm talk about endings. What makes a good ending, why they are so hard to write, and why this will be the last episode of the podcast... at least for a little while. LISTEN NOW!

Shu and Sherm are back with another craft episode!  This week, it’s all about Antagonists: what they are, why they’re necessary, and how to make them interesting.  Listen now!

In this check-in episode, Shu and Sherm fill you in on what’s happening in their lives and careers as well as discuss the balance between work and home life.  They answer some questions from listeners and give tips on how to manage your time. Listen now!

Shu and Sherm delve into the craft of screenwriting in this episode all about crafting your First Act.  They talk inciting incidents, character choice, and everything else you need to know to make your first act bussin'. Listen now!

This week, Shu and Sherm break down when and why rewrites happen in addition to how they differ between television and movies.  They share their experiences and dole out some advice on how to navigate both being rewritten and rewriting someone else's script.

In this week's episode, Shu and Sherm go through the ScreenCraft article “23 Reasons Why Your Script Was Rejected”.  They give their opinion on this list and offer up some of their own advice about how to make your screenplay better. Listen now!

Melinda Hsu Taylor (Nancy Drew, Lost) joins Shu and Sherm as they continue to reflect on the tragic violence against Asian Americans. Melinda shares what drew her to writing and discusses her experience as a showrunner. Listen now!

This week, Phil Buiser (Shameless, Bates Motel) joins The Diversity Hires to discuss his career as a screenwriter and producer.  Phil, Shu, and Sherm reflect on the recent uptick in hate crimes against Asian Americans  and talk about the experiences that led Phil to pursue a career in the industry.

In this episode, Shu and Sherm take a deep dive into the McKinsey report on Black representation in film and television.  They discuss everything from the barriers to entry for Black talent to the actionable steps that Hollywood can take to remedy the problem.  Listen now!

Shu and Sherm vibe out with Vanessa Baden-Kelly (Animal Kingdom, Giants)! She talks about her transition from an actor to a screenwriter, her Nickelodeon days, her Emmy and so much more!