
Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

John and Craig tackle the scourge of free work and offer strategies to avoid it. They look at established norms, potential remedies, the things that should work but often don't, and how writers should think about the time and effort they're putting i... more
John welcomes writer-directors Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh (Two People Exchanging Saliva) to ask, what happens when your short film is nominated for an Oscar? They look at each step from their initial idea to awards season to see how they po... more
John and Craig gather our listeners' favorite news articles and ask, How Would This Be a Movie? Stories include an underground network delivering menstrual supplies in Minneapolis, a millennial travel group, how the US hacked ISIS, and a fake college... more
John welcomes writer and director Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value, The Worst Person in the World) to ask, how do you introduce your characters and their world to the audience? Using the screenplay for Sentimental Value, Joachim lays out how he sets ... more
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I think they’re going to talk about something important related to craft, pitching, etc. and then I have to listen to thirty minutes of discussion about when to proofread an email.
One of my four must-listen-weekly shows
Was very excited for this podcast. Unfortunately the crazy swerve into how “truth social is a funny way to lie” was it for me. I’m not even a republican. It’s a toxic us vs them landscape and I won’t have any part of it.
I love these guys. They are enormously generous, critical of entities that harm or manipulate writers, and marry experience with theory. It does take time to find its rhythm and I really had to let Craig grow on me (mostly by just disagreeing with his articulation, not his feelings) but once that happened, the podcast became an easy daily fixture on my evening walks. The Dennis Palumbo and Aline Brosh McKenna episodes are particularly great and replay-able and I’m excited to buy the book when it... more
I’ve sampled a ton of podcasts over the last decade. I listen to only a few regularly. Though I am a writer, I’ve never pursued screen or scriptwriting - and don’t intend to. With that said, I love the “inside entertainment writing” that Craig and John give us weekly, the guests, the content, almost everything about it. The writing tips here are good for everyone. IMO, this is the best of them all.
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This podcast features in-depth conversations on screenwriting and the intricacies of the film and television industries. The hosts, experienced screenwriters, explore a wide variety of topics, including character development, narrative structure, the impact of awards on careers, and the dynamics of collaboration in filmmaking. Episodes often consist of interviews with accomplished guests such as writers, directors, and other industry professionals, providing valuable insights into the creative process and practical advice for aspiring writers. Themes often reflect on the evolving landscape of Hollywood, touching on issues of authenticity, storytelling complexity, and the business aspects of screen production.
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