All tagged Screenwriting

S4 E3: Jamie/Lee/Curtis

Today we are joined by Reese Givens (she/her), a talented screenwriter whose work includes Red Rectangle, Saints, and IRL which won the Feature Category in the Slamdance Screenwriting Competition. Our conversation focuses on the 2023 Academy Awards. Reese shares her takes on the nominees, inclusion and diversity at the Oscars, and how women have been treated in the film industry. She also gives advice for aspiring screenwriters.

Episode 5: Lights/Camera/Action

This episode’s a big one! Join Ahsha and Shelby as we dive into the world of film and television. First joined by writer, director, and editor Hannah Ragsdale (she/her), we discuss intense news rooms, deaf accessability, and the importance of women supporting women. For our second half we meet Ada Greene (she/her), a screenwriter and artist also studying film/tv at Columbia College. We share our opinions on mainstream media, the influence of television on children, and the odd formula for rom-coms. With a big volume warning at the topic of Brigerton, this episode is one ready for the screen.