Tough Drafts

A sneak peak into the glitz, glam, and drama to expect at this year's Oscar awards

First, we discuss what we learned during season two. Then, we read MINION: NEW NIGHTMARE

First, we answer the question "As the originators of every film, how do screenwriters such as yourselves prevent information and plot points from leaking to the public?" Then, we read two scripts generated using an AI chatbot!

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "Do you ever look back at your early works and rewrite them?" Then, we read THE SEA'S ARCANE HEART, a swashbucklin' pirate tale by Andrew Heder

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What are your New Year's writing resolutions?" Then, we read DON'T CLICK THIS LINK, a classic reverse-Bridgerton by Peterson Peters

Check out Where The Poddy At by our friend Kevin Bartelt! First, we answer the question "How do you get into the holiday spirit?" Then, we read "North Pole, LLC", a business focused holiday script by Kody Schmidt

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "How do you base a character on someone without them knowing it’s them?" Then, we read VAULT OF POWER, an epic fantasy with a unique language, by Kody Schmidt

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What other creative endeavors do you pursue outside of writing? Then, we read ANY GIVEN SOMEDAY, an inspiring sports story by Andrew Heder

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! We're joined by Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists hosts Jeremy Culhane and Angela Giarratana First, we answer the question "What film job have you not had the opportunity to do, that you want to do?" Then, we read THE CASTING ASSISTANT, an Oscar-bait film by Steve Clark

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What piece of advice are you most thankful for?" Then, we read FAST AND 14IUS, the thrilling next installment of the Fast Franchise

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "As a writer, what can I 'write' off on my taxes?" Then, we read the first script Kody ever wrote, from back when he was six years old!

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer @heyharko's question "Don't you think you've done enough?" Then, we read FAMILY STORY, a family drama by Andrew Heder

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What is your Hollywood horror story?" Then, we read AVENGERS: SCARY HALLOWEEN by Steve Clark

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we discuss new rules for season two. Then, we answer the question "How did you get started in the film industry?" Then, we read VIGILANTE JUSTICE by Peterson Peters

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the scripts and read along!

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we reflect on season one - what went well and what we learned. Then, we answer the question "Musicians cover songs in their own style all the time. Which script would you want to cover most?" Then, we read WAY OF THE WORLDCORP by Andrew Heder

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "I’m having trouble finding a character’s ‘why’ — can you help?" Then, we read OLD SHELDON by Steve Clark

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "If you could write a script while on a train ride to anywhere, where would the train go and what would you write about?" Then, we read A HOLE by Kody Schmidt

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "When did you first know you wanted to be a writer?" Then, we read QUANTUM SECRETS by Peterson Berg

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What can I do to make my dialog sound realistic?" Then, we read PEANUT BEGINS, a gritty reboot of one of America's most beloved characters, by Steve Clark

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What tools do you use in your writing process?" Then, we read VAQEURO VENTURES by Andrew Heder

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "When you are at a big social event and inspiration strikes, how do you excuse yourself so you can write the idea down?" Then, we read FOR SALE: BOAT, NEVER SAILED by Kody Schmidt

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What are you reading?" Then, we read COOL SHOTS by Peterson Berg

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "How does music inspire your writing?" Then, we read THE MOON WITH TWO MOONS by Tommy Bowe

Visit us on Twitter @toughdraftspod to download the script and read along! First, we answer the question "What is the juiciest real-life secret you've used in a script?" Then, we read THE ROMEO PROJECT by Andrew Heder