#36 Screenwriter Eric Heisserer (Arrival): The Advantages of Being Stubborn

On today's episode, screenwriter Eric Heisserer shares how he managed to break into the incredibly competitive world of narrative for the big screen. Believe it or not, he didn't attend a prestigious university, but instead used good old fashioned hard work and persistence to get where he is today. is quickly becoming a recognized force in the world of screenwriting. He is best known for writing the screenplay for Arrival, which earned him a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination at the 89th Academy Awards in 2016. He has also written horror films A Nightmare on Elm Street, Final Destination 5, The Thing and Lights Out, and wrote and directed "Hours" with Paul Walker. Eric: https://twitter.com/HIGHzurrer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKNFPGK Valiant Entertainment: https://twitter.com/ValiantComics http://valiantentertainment.com/ Music provided courtesy of BenSound.com.