EPISODE 33: UFDP fellowship graduates Hannah (WB) and Jess (CBS) go behind the curtain on what doing a TV fellowship is actually like: the day-to-day, the lessons learned, people met, and of course the effect their fellowships have had on their careers.
EP 32: UFDP fellowship graduates Hannah (WB) and Jess (CBS) go in-depth on the misc. materials needed to apply for TV writing fellowships - essays, statements of interest, Q & A's - and, more importantly, how to make your stories and prose stand out from the pile.
EP 31: UFDP fellowship graduates Hannah (WB) and Jess (CBS) give us the down-low on why and how to apply to the TV writing fellowship programs. RESOURCES Fellowship and Program List 2022 (UPDATE IN PROGRESS): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WJ7VHqvLYWH2TsBC5M0rlL3kWkvYjO8B875QVruppoI/edit#gid=0 WGA Fellowships & Writing Programs List: https://www.wgfoundation.org/fellowship-writing-programs-for-screenwriters-masterlist...
EP 30: Happy new year, ya filthy animals! (We know, that's not how it goes...) In this special final episode of 2021, UFDP reflect on their professional and personal bests and worsts of 2021 - the successes, the rejections; what they celebrated, what they learned; and their goals for the next year in writing.
EPISODE 29: RED FLAGS. This episode is all about what to consider when you're considering (taking a job). UFDP discusses how to prepare for a job interview, whether it be entry-level or a staffing gig; questions to ask, what to watch out for, and yellow and red flags we've seen in our careers (sometimes too late).
EPISODE 28: UFDP delves back into all the weird terms writers and other industry folks use. Listen in to learn which of these terms are real and which are fake: Freewrite, Emo Journey, Amuse Bouche.
EPISODE 27: Around the Horn. Four Quadrants. Sophie's Choice. These are just a few examples of shorthand phrases thrown around in Writer's Rooms when breaking story. In this episode, we discuss what they mean along with a lot more jargon used by writers (and execs, producers, and other industry people). Listen in to learn the lingo of professional screenwriters so that when you get your first WR job, you won't feel like you're on the wrong end of the Chowder Spout (is that actual jargon T.V. wri...
EPISODE 26: Ever wanted to reach out to someone for advice, but weren't sure where to start? UFDP breaks down how to make a good first impression on an industry contact (and/or a potential mentor) — and how to form a genuine, meaningful connection that can last throughout your career.
EPISODE 25: UFDP goes into detail on how to rock one of the most important meetings you'll ever have— the one that could get you hired for a TV writers' room! Listen in to learn how to stealthily enchant your potential new boss/showrunner, and everyone else whose support you need to get that coveted job.
EPISODE 24: In this episode, UFDP talks to a very special guest... Rebekah Berlin, esteemed editor (and secret fourth member) of the Untitled Female Driven Podcast! Rebekah breaks down everything writers should know about editing, how she got her start, and how to make sure what begins on the page doesn't end up on the cutting room floor.
EPISODE 23: We've been over who and where and why, now strap in for the WHAT! UFDP gets into how, exactly, to craft a pitch for a feature or series. Complete with secret tips, how and when to break the rules, and how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd.
EPISODE 22: Ever wondered about the whats/wheres/whens/hows of everything pitch-related? Love 'em or hate 'em, pitches are a vital part of a screenwriter's career...and UFDP is here to break down the process!
EPISODE 21: How do you create iconic characters who stand out, who feel like real people, who your audience will root for? This week we talk about how to craft characters that leap off the page (or screen!) and what makes a great protagonist (and antagonist - everyone loves a good villain!)
EPISODE 20: UFDP wonders: what's the difference between an original pilot and a TV spec script? Or the difference between a TV spec script and a Film spec script? What are the uses for all these different types of scripts, and how can you make yours stand out? Tune in to learn all these things and more!
EPISODE 19: You wrote an episode of television! And it's getting made! And you get to be involved in producing it... so what exactly does that entail? UFDP breaks down a writer's role and responsibilities during pre-production and on set.
EPISODE 18: UFDP answers a listener's question on how to juggle multiple projects at the same time and wrangle demanding producers. It's not easy!
EPISODE 17: UFDP answers a listener's question on worldbuilding— what it is, how to build up the mechanics of a world properly, and and what questions you need to answer, especially as a genre writer. Part two of two!
EPISODE 16: UFDP interviews Writer/Director/Actor/Producer/Badass Ellie Foumbi about how to wear many hats in development, on set, and everywhere else.
EPISODE 15: UFDP answers a listener's question on worldbuilding— what it is, how to build up the mechanics of a world properly, and and what questions you need to answer, especially as a genre writer. Part one of two!
EPISODE 14: UFDP offers a free therapy session on how to deal with the most common aspect of starting a screenwriting career: rejection.
EPISODE 13: The UFDP survival guide on how to navigate your first TV staff writing job.
EPISODE 12: UFDP talks about the different types of day jobs writers can take in order support themselves while pursuing their dream career. Here to destigmatize surviving in this crazy entertainment world.
EPISODE 11: UFDP interviews Erin Cancino, former Shonda Rhimes Creative Assistant, SCANDAL Writer's Assistant and BRIDGERTON Researcher, on how she worked her way up to become a Staff Writer on the new Marvel/Disney+ show HAWKEYE. A significant and scandalous detour into the writing of BRIDGERTON was bound to ensue, gentle listeners.
EPISODE 10: UFDP digs into how to get your first job writing features, whether through pitches, OWAs, or selling your first spec script.
EPISODE 9: UFDP advises on getting (and surviving) your first job as support staff or a staff writer in a TV Writers Room.
EPISODE 8: UFDP interviews the amazing Maggie Levin (MY VALENTINE, Blumhouse: Into The Dark/Hulu) on how to break in not just as a writer but a writer/director.
EPISODE 7: UFDP breaks down the hierarchy of a TV writers' room, from Showrunner to Writer's PA, focusing on the roles of support staff and how to best shine in those jobs.
EPISODE 6: UFDP dives into the best ways to get feedback, how to navigate the infamous "bad note," and how to take notes effectively and gracefully.
EPISODE 5: UFDP discusses the different types of representation a writer will work with during her career— the differences between agents, managers and lawyers; how to get one (or two, or three), how to manage your relationship with your reps; and hey, what was that whole WGA/ATA dispute about, anyway?!
EPISODE 4: UFDP discusses the importance of networking and how to put your best foot forward (hint: it does not involve putting your actual foot on Jess's foot).
