Write On: A Screenwriting Podcast

The Broken Hearts Gallery writer-director Natalie Krinsky discusses her script's long journey to the screen, how her own life experiences inform the story, her work on TV shows like Greys Anatomy, and Gossip Girl, and much more. 

The film follows Lucy, a young woman living in New York City who after a breakup decides to start a gallery where people can leave trinkets from past relationships. The Broken Hearts Gallery is available now at select drive-ins and for streaming on Amazon. 

Final Draft's Senior Vice President Joe Jarvis and Chief Architect Steve Brost discuss how they work with professional writers when developing the software, the partnerships and integrations we've done with major studios like Netflix, and more. 

The Pale Door co-writer and director Aaron B. Koontz discusses his approach to juggling different genres, how he generates ideas for his stories, being vulnerable in your storytelling, and much more. 

After a botched train robbery, two brothers leading a gang of cowboys must survive the night in a ghost town inhabited by a coven of witches. 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

Rogue co-writer and director MJ Bassett discusses how the film came together, her passion for telling genre stories, how she found her way into becoming a filmmaker, and much more. 

Megan Fox stars as team-leader O'Hara as she leads a squad of soldiers on a daring mission to rescue hostages from their captors in remote Africa. But as the mission goes awry and the team is stranded, the squad must encounter a bloody and brutal encounter. Rogue is available now to stream! 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

Shudder's Cursed Films writer-director Jay Cheel discusses what writing a documentary really means, how he chose the films for the series, how he got his start in filmmaking, and much more. 

Cursed Films is the 5-part documentary series that explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood's notoriously cursed horror film productions. You can stream season 1 on Shudder now! 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

#StartWith8Hollywood partners Thuc Nguyen and Cheryl Bedford discuss the roadblocks underrepresented groups often run into, how the campaign got started, success stories they've already seen, and much more. 

The goal of #StartWith8Hollywood is simple; breakdown the industry's barrier of entry by challenging professionals to mentor at least eight women of color. 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

Heroes & Villains Entertainment Literary Manager Chris Coggins discusses her move from development executive to manager, the kind of work ethic she looks for in a client, and what she means by "screenwriters should swing for the fences" when dreaming up their latest spec. 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

The Rental co-writer and director Dave Franco discusses the tricky tone the film balances, his approach to working in and subverting the horror genre, what he learned from working with filmmakers like Barry Jenkins and Seth Rogen, and more. 

The film, starring Dan Stevens, Shiela Vand, Jeremy Allen White, and Allison Brie, follows two couples who rent a house for an idyllic oceanside getaway, but things go from celebratory to sinister once they arrive. The Rental will be available It's In Select Drive-Ins, Theaters and On-Demand July 24th!

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

Narcos: Mexico showrunner Eric Newman discusses the research involved in making the show, the advantages of telling a story like this in long-form television, his journey from producer to writer, and much more. 

The show explores the real-life origins of the modern drug war by going back to its roots in 1980's Mexico. You can stream all seasons now on Netflix. 

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! 

Ramy creator Ramy Youssef discusses finding the comedy in life's struggles, mining universal truths from experiences, and more. 

The show follows Ramy, son of Egyptian migrants, who begins a spiritual journey, divided between his Muslim community, God, and his friends who see endless possibilities. You can stream season one and two now on Hulu. Ramy has been greenlit for a third season!

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes!