Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy

By Rachanee Lumayno and Tom LovemanTV & Film
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Writers Group Therapy episodes

  • Session #130 - Is Hollywood Dead?

    It’s hard to open YouTube without seeing a video on the “Exodus” from Los Angeles and the death of Hollywood. In this session, we debate the health status of Hollywood from the writers’ room to the movie theaters and everything in-between.

    SHOW NOTES:

    • Hollywood’s Obitutary, the Sequel. Now Streaming - The New York Times
  • Movies aren’t dead but Hollywood is struggling
  • Is ‘Everyone’ Leaving Los Angeles in a ‘Mass Exodus’?
    • 33 min
  • Session #129 - Writing movies for the streaming market with writer/producer/director Jeff Deverett.

    We speak with producer, director and writer Jeff Deverett about writing movies for the growing streaming market and how his experience, as a lawyer and distributor helped in producing seven movies and distributing three of them on Netflix.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Deverettmedia.com: https://www.deverettmedia.com

    How To Get A Movie On Netflix - Jeff Deverett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNXGhUcJArw

    35 min
  • Session 128 - Interview with “Antebellum” writers/directors Bush and Rentz

    The writing/directing team of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz discuss the genesis of their collaboration and creative journey to “Antebellum” and their upcoming movie and TV projects.

    SHOW NOTES:
    Antebellum (Lionsgate): https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/antebellum
    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BushRenz
    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushrenz
    Website: http://www.bushrenz.com
    Hollywood Reporter: From Social Action Campaigns to ‘Antebellum’: Meet Hollywood’s Power Directing Duo

    35 min
  • Session #128 - Interview with "Antebellum" writers/directors Bush and Rentz

    The writing/directing team of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz discuss the genesis of their collaboration and creative journey to “Antebellum” and their upcoming movie and TV projects.

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    Antebellum Website (Lionsgate): https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/antebellum

    From Social Action Campaigns to 'Antebellum': Meet Hollywood's Power Directing Duo: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/from-social-action-campaigns-to-antebellum-meet-hollywoods-power-directing-duo

    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BushRenz

    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushrenz

    Website: http://www.bushrenz.com

    35 min
  • Session 127 - Interview with Heather-Fitzgerald - YA Fantasy Author

    Heather Fitzgerald is the author of the young-adult fantasy series The Tethered World. Heather discusses her path to becoming an author, the influences that inspired her and launching a franchise in the Christian book market. 

    SHOW NOTES:

    Website: http://www.heatherllfitzgerald.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherLLFitz
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherllfitzgerald/

    29 min
  • Session #127 - Interview with Heather-Fitzgerald - YA Fantasy Author
    Heather Fitzgerald is the author of the young-adult fantasy series The Tethered World. Heather discusses her path to becoming an author, the influences that inspired her and launching a franchise in the Christian book market. 
     
    SHOW NOTES:
    Website: http://www.heatherllfitzgerald.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherLLFitz
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherllfitzgerald/
     
    Audio Book Giveaway!
    First ten (10) to email Heather via her website get a code for a free audio version of one of her books! Make sure to mention you heard her interview on WGTherapy! http://www.heatherllfitzgerald.com/contact/
    29 min
  • Session 126 - Taxes for Creatives with Mike Miller, CPA

    Our guest is Mike Miller, CPA from Cleveland, Ohio, (disclaimer: Mike is Tom's accountant) to discuss what creatives should consider when preparing their tax returns. Including: What qualifies as a creative performer? Do you need an LLC? What's deductible and what's not? What about stimulus checks and more!

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    Contact Mike Miller at ?(440) 461-4066? or [email protected]

    Tom and Rachanee are NOT certified public accounts and this interview is provided for general informational purposes only. Be sure to check with your own tax professional or irs.gov and your state/local tax offices for specific questions regarding your taxes.

    19 min
  • Session #126 - Taxes for Creatives with Mike Miller, CPA
    Our guest is Mike Miller, CPA from Cleveland, Ohio, (disclaimer: Mike is Tom's accountant) to discuss what creatives should consider when preparing their tax returns. Including: What qualifies as a creative performer? Do you need an LLC? What's deductible and what's not? What about stimulus checks and more!
     
    SHOW NOTES:
    Contact Mike Miller at ‭(440) 461-4066‬ or [email protected]
    Tom and Rachanee are NOT certified public accounts and this interview is provided for general informational purposes only. Be sure to check with your own tax professional or irs.gov and your state/local tax offices for specific questions regarding your taxes.
    19 min
  • Session 125 - Year End Wrap Up with Special Guest Steven Smith

    Join us for a not-so-nostalgic look back at this year, a look forward at what’s coming, and our special guest Stephen Smith and The Story Behind “A Christmas Carol” webinar.  

    SHOW NOTES:
    Steven Smith: www.mediasteven.com
    ‘A Christmas Carol: The Surprising Story behind Dickens’ Classic’ Webinar (12/23/2020)
    by the New York Adventure Club

    36 min
  • Session #125 - Year End Wrap Up with Special Guest Steven Smith
    Join us for a not-so-nostalgic look back at this year, a look forward at what's coming, and our special guest Stephen Smith and the Story Behind "A Christmas Carol" webinar.
     
    SHOW NOTES:
    Steven Smith: www.mediasteven.com
    'A Christmas Carol: The Surprising Story behind Dickens’ Classic' Webinar (12/23/2020)
    by the New York Adventure Club
    36 min

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