Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode Hilliard had a writers cypher with talented filmmakers Lenny Barszap & Aaron Brown who have the new feature film HOME FREE - which was the closing night film at this years 2023 Dances With Films Film Festival! The two talk about their journey in the indie world and how they continue to survive the industry and grow their artistry while living outside of LA! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.scr...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Support the show for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard sat down with Lanett Tachell & Corey Grant filmmakers behind the Dances With Films Film Festival's 2023 Grand Jury Prize winning film ANGIE'S CURE! This is one of those don't miss podcasts y'all. These two drop so much industry game, you will certainly learn a ton as they go deep into the development of their film from script-to-screen and also include some of the obstacles they overcame in the process of making their amazing movie! Che...
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 10 min
Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with black, queer actor/writer (of Broadway Tours & Director of Access Program at Road Map Writers) Tristan J. Shuler and TV writer (Poker Face) Charlie Peppers. We talk about the journeys for these two emerging creators, growing up as queer artist, why me, why now, when you know better, you do better, pitching, indie producing, the trials and tribulations of surviving in La La La...
Jul 31, 2023•2 hr 27 min
Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard & Chris have a blast of a conversation with veteran writer-executive producer Jose Molina (Agent Carter, Sleepy Hollow, Vampire Diaries, Without a Trace, to list a few)... We go all the way back to his humble beginnings, taking a deep dive into his long and amazing journey, from assistant and talking about his experiences all the way up to Executive Producer on some of our favorite TV Series ov...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard sat down with emerging writers Chris Moore (producer at The Artistic Standard) and Jerry Jerome (filmmaker and wga strike photographer) for a fun, knowledgeable conversation about tv writing, being in the writers' room where it happens, being genuine, brand identity, dealing with reps, being your own boss, selling to PODS and so much more! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard & Chris sit down with the homie, Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker (Luke Cage) in a fun, insightful episode that's full of game, tips and tricks for working or aspiring writers and filmmakers. We also talk a lot about the climate of the 2023 WGA Writers Strike and the importance of staying healthy in order to maintain that writer muscle! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.co...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard sat down with filmmakers Graham Streeter & Alex Lebosq of Imperative Pictures and talked about their journey, working their way up in the indie world, starting with award-winning short films and moving into feature films that deal with human topics everyone can relate to. These two inspiring artist are a fabulous team and have such an amazing voice on and off the screen. They drop some life les...
Jul 03, 2023•50 min
Support the show for $1/month Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard chops it up with writer/producer Kevin A. Garnett (The Republic of Sarah, Dynasty, House of Payne) to talk about his journey from assistant to script coordinator, to writer-producer in network TV. There are lots of fun stories and antidotes for writers. Some diamonds dropped y'all! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon! We invest coun...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Subscribe to Chris's newsletter - THIN ICE Support the show for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and Richard sit down with founder and producer Leslee Scallon and talked about the amazing journey of the long-running and popular Dances With Films Film Festival which is premiers at the Chinese TCL 6 Theater on June 22, 2023, runs for eleven days and screens some amazing indie-films from all over the world you won't want to miss! Get your tickets at www.DancesWithFilms.com We'e doing a LIV...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month Subscribe to THIN ICE - Chris's Substack In this episode, Hilliard & Chris are joined on the Rant Room for an amazing Writers Cypher with Showrunner Mark Blutman and Writer/Producer Saeed Crumpler. We talk a whole bunch of sh** y'all. Some of the topics are: the WGA Writers Strike, show bibles, the first episode of a series, newer writers and the need to pivot, the DGA and so much more! The Screenwriters Rant Room LIVE PODCAST TAPING! June 23, 2023 2pm-4pm ...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month Subscribe to THIN ICE - Chris's Substack In this episode, Hilliard & Chris talk SCREEENWRITING CRAFT with the amazing DMA - a producer, executive, author and strategic consultant in entertainment and technology. We talk about elements of the first ten pages, pitching, theme, characters and so much more! Follow her at @planetdma on Twitter, and subscribe at planetdma.com to download a copy of her free e-guide, “Shift.” and be the first to get access to her n...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Suppo rt the show for $1/month Chris's Substack - THIN ICE In this episode, Hilliard & Chris chop it up with writers Saeed Crumpler and Richard Scott in this super fun episode. We go IN about the current state of the 2023 WGA Writers Strike and so much more. Tune in for two hours' worth of nothing but industry game! Books Mentioned in the show : Walter Isaacson's STEVE JOBS The Screenwriters Rant Room LIVE PODCAST TAPING ! June 23, 2023 2pm-4pm at TCL Chinese Theatre (Hollywood & Highlan...
May 29, 2023•2 hr 1 min
In this super fun episode, Hilliard, Chris and Lynelle sat down with amazingly talented Showrunner Dan Hernandez (Koala Man, The Tick, One Day at a Time, Adams Family 2, Ninja Turtles, Pokeman: Detective Pikachu) in a fun and hilarious discussion as we looked back on his journey to Hollywood, ups and downs of the writers' room and studio films, writing and producing animation, running a series and many difficulties of the mini room, and we couldn't end the conversation without talking about the ...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard and actor David Ashley sat down with first-time showrunner Kaye Singleton, creator of the new suspenseful drama/thriller anthology series - COVENANT - stories that transform Bible stories and characters we all know - currently streaming on AMC's ALLBLK network (on Amazon). We had a blast y'all... We looked back into Kaye's background in marketing and she tells us some fun stories of how that skill helped her become in-demand actress st...
May 15, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this powerful episode, Hilliard, Chris, Lynelle and special guest Danny Tolli (writer/prod The Catch, Roswell, Stalker, The Following) joins us for an in-depth conversation about the current WGA Strike and our personal takes on some of the proposals from the studios/networks. This episode is filled with industry game and insight for writers, people in entertainment and supporters/allies of the cause! Visit WGAStrike.org for more information. Check out the Sc...
May 08, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard goes deep with super indie producer Ramfis Myrthil to talk about pivoting from on camera talent to producing award-winning films that have travel the world and red carpets across the globe! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with incredible staff/writers Meagan Daine and J.R. Zamora-Thal (Cross on Amazon) to talk about the ins-and-outs of working as support staff in writers' rooms and their super dope podcast that everyone in the industry can relate to "Hollywood Confessional." Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is lo...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard does a one-on-one with lil' bro writer/actor/performer Jamil Akim O'Quinn and they talk about his amazing journey to the writers' room and some of the profound lessons learned producing his episode on the final season of NCIS LA ! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to...
Apr 17, 2023•2 hr 3 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard and Chris sit down with Jenny Frankfurt, founder of the Finish Line Script Competition , and its 2022 Social Impact award-winner, Alexandra Qin to discuss her potent script, THIRSTYGIRL, and the proof-of-concept short film she directed based on her feature script. Alexandra Qin is an award-winning screenwriter and independent filmmaker based in New York with a background in technology and social justice. She was born and raised in Pari...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode Hilliard does a one-on-one with lil' sis, Aasha Davis - TV/Film actor most known for breakout roles in Friday Night Lights, South of Nowhere, Pariah and Drunk History. We talk a lot about her pivoting to indie producer with the hit digital series The Unwritten Rules and shared some of our tricks of the trade for filmmakers making the plunge into production and behind the camera! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard chopped it up with (editor of the Rant Room), Director of Development, editor, producer Eric Harbin to talk about his journey from editor to development and the world of Reality Shows, how they work and how to sell and pitch them! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to...
Mar 27, 2023•54 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episdoe, Hilliard and Chris sat down with writer/director Joe Carroll to talk about his long journey from Tennessee, doing background and PA work, writing and directing short films and music videos, moving to LA and writing a "who done-it" novel 'Sinful Confessions'', becoming a Script Coordinator on some top shows (one of a few, rare black men chosen for the position), co-writing and directing a film for streaming and so much more! You can find out mor...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard and big bro, Executive Producer Geoffrey Thorne (Magnum P.I., POWER Book II GHOST, Black Panther: Quest, The Librarians and more) talk about some amazing topics: going from actor to writer, talking yourself into lanes, making projects out of nothing, I like it, you don't like it, who's your nemesis, the phrase "you'll never", your public perception, adding nuance to your characters and so much more! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and TV writer Amadou Diallo (Billions) talk about all kinds of screenwriting and writers' room goodies for y'all to sink your teeth into. Lots of industry game dropped! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this pod...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and writer Richard Scott talk about a lot of fun topics including: the WGA Strike, Structure & Procrastination, the all informing '80 - 20 Rule', British Actors and so much more! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and Lynelle talk about some of our favorite screenwriting techniques and spend some time talking about the first three episodes of the new HBO series THE LAST OF US! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcas...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month Hilliard & Chris sit down with writer/producer Ron McCants, who writes dramas that explore the human experience. His stories are often fueled by dark secrets and deep shames at the intersection of crime and family because his family’s full of addicts, pimps, prostitutes, murderers, CIA operatives, business owners, professional athletes, detectives and educators straight out of a Flannery O’Connor novel. He’s passionate about writing historical dramas that i...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month Subscribe to THIN ICE -- Chris' Substack Newsletter In this episode, writer/producers Hilliard, Chris, Saeed Crumpler and Rah Johnson pick up where they left off in last weeks teaser episode, continuing their conversation on "Elements of Pitching", performance/voice, creative ways to get the biggest bang and hopefully - a sale, and so much more! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the ...
Jan 23, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard, Chris and writers Saeed Crumpler and Rah Johnson talk about what it's like out there in the current climate to pitch tv and film, pitch decks, elements of a pitch that pop and lots of great gems dropped in this one y'all. You don't want to miss this one. Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Patreon ! Support the show via the Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest co...
Jan 16, 2023•25 min
Support the Rant Room for $1/month In this episode, Hilliard, Chris, and Tracy Grant - Exec Producer of LACE on AllBlk - talk about producing network TV, keeping it on a budget, having an amazing team around you, production good and bad, a PA with the right attitude and so much more. We also talk about Will Smith's new film Emancipation and how (his Oscar mistake) will affect his award season on a film he probably deserves - at least a nomination... Then we go off on a rant on Social Media and C...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min
