Screenwriters' Rant Room

In this episode, Hilliard & Lisa chat with Premstar Santana and Roxanne Morrison on making feminist films and their hit Moonfaze Film Festival!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-132   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @Moonfazefemfilm @PremstarSantana #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producin...

In this episode, Hilliard & Lisa answer even more screenwriting questions from listeners around the world.  A must listen-to episode y’all!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-131   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing

In this episode, we answer popular screenwriting questions from listeners around the world. Hilliard sat in with genre writer/TV producer Geoffrey Thorne and from the popular Derrick Bros writing/dir team Christopher Derrick!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-130   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @GeoffThorne @Unautho...

In this episode Hilliard, Lisa and guest, Christopher Derrick of the Derrick Bros writing/dir team - talk about their favorite British Series on BBC and Netflix and why we writers/filmmakers should be watching!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-129   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnauthorizedCBD #Scre...

Hilliard, Lisa and Chris Derrick go IN for an episode dedicated to the new hit films Moonlight and Loving!   HIGHLIGHTS: Donald Trump, breaking down the WGA Screening of Moonlight, the new movie Loving and so much more! DIRECT LINK: SWRR_128   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnauthorizedCBD #Scre...

Screenwriters Rant Room presents a special panel discussion on HBO's new science fiction drama WESTWORLD, which was held in Los Angeles, CA at the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) .   Hosted by TV Correspondent & podcaster, Suchin Pak and featuring Lisa Bolekaja co-host of Screenwriters Rant Room, Joelle Monique of Black Girl Nerds & AfterBuzz TV, and Amber Garza of GeeksOut & Sequential Rights. WEST...

Hilliard and Lisa give hella game in this episode focusing on their favorite ways to add great dialogue and actions to your scripts!   HIGHLIGHTS: Tyler Perry’s BOO, the film Moonlight, writing action and dialogue, as well as a 3 page reading - breaking down Hilliard’s latest horror/sci-fi/action Zombie script “Man Made Plague.”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-126   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Re...

Hilliard and Lisa go IN with Horror writer/director Todd Nunes and Scream Queen/writer/director Jessica Cameron for a Halloween inspired episode that's all about making Indie Horror Films!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-125   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @Todd_Nunes @JessicaCameron_ #ScreenwritersR...

Hilliard, Lisa and joining us at the "writers' table" TV writer/producer, Geoffrey Thorne and writer/director Christopher Derrick. We go IN for another Talkin' Shit episode that's full of industry game from beginning to end! DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-124   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @GeoffThor...

Hilliard and Lisa go IN, this time it's the "writers circle" with writer/TV producer Geoffrey Thorne and Chris Derrick of the Derrick Bros writing/dir team. The episode's all about our perspectives on the new, hit series Westworld and Luke Cage!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-123   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @...

 Hilliard and Lisa go IN with top Screenwriting Consultant, Lee Jessup about her amazing career and up coming book on Breaking into the Industry!   HIGHLIGHTS : Managing your writing career, agents vs managers, writing assignments and so much more!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-122   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGues...

Unfortunately there won't be a new Screen Writers Rant Room episode this week, but don't worry because the crew will be back next week! Until then, please enjoy this classic episode with Bill Taub, which originally aired September 21st, 2014!   That’s right y’all, another fantastic episode, this time with Veteran TV writer/creator/producer Bill Taub… and yes, we go IN about his new book “AUTOMATIC...

In this episode, Hilliard & Lisa go IN with TV and Comic writer Brandon Easton - all  about TV staffing for the second time... aka the Staff Writer Blues! HIGHLIGHTS: FX's ATLANTA, breaking in, reinventing yourself, staffing season, the agent swap and so much more!  DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-121   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @Screenwriters...

Hilliard and Lisa talk with award-winning film composer, James Stemple about his amazing career and how he creates music for a variety of films, docs and commercials!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-120   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Music #Composers #Producing

Hilliard & Lisa go IN, for another kick ass episode with big bro, TV Writer/Producer Geoffrey Thorne.  This time we cover the ins-and-outs of mid-level staffing, meetings, network developing, writers room politics, etiquette and so much more…   You ever wonder what it's like in the Hollywood Grind from an upper level producer’s point-of-view?  Don't miss this episode!   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-11...

Hilliard and Lisa have a blast with Denise Hewett, the founder of Script, a database for the entertainment industry (google for  scripts  if you will) that is a true pipeline for diversity and content discovery! Denise started Scriptd as a way to empower creators/screenwriters, connect them directly with their audiences and the entertainment industry. Previously Director of Sales and Marketing at...

Hilliard, Lisa and sitting in with us this week - TV Writer/Producer Geoffrey Thorne go IN for a hot show we’re calling the “GET DOWN” episode!   HIGHLIGHTS: Can artists be artists, ‘Train to Busan’ zombie flick, Twitter Heads, Asian Horror, a “writers adventure,” Star Trek, Ghost Busters, Stranger Things on Netflix and so much more!   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what...

Hilliard and Lisa have a blast with Kevin Abrams, director/producer of “FIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” the new Horror Series on YouTube RED!   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-116   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja #AlpineLabs #Screenwriter...

Hilliard and Lisa go IN - this week -- Lisa's 'Clap Back!'   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-115   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Film #TV #Producing

In this episode Hilliard and Lisa go IN with filmmaker/distributor Jason Brubaker, covering tricks of the trade for filmmakers to gain proper distribution on their film projects!   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-114   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGu...

Hilliard and guest co-host, drama writer Tracy Grant, have a blast with VJ Boyd, Executive Producer on some of the most respected series out there!   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-113   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @TheReelTray @VJBoyd #Scree...

Hilliard and Lisa have a blast with Austin Film Festival's Liz Mims - Senior Film Program Director and Maya Perez - Producer of the Emmy Award-winning television series "On Story: Presented by Austin Film Festival" - now in its sixth season on PBS!    Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-112   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on i...

Hilliard and Lisa have a blast with Neil Landau, writer/director of the Television Program at the UCLA Department of Film, Television and Digital Media! We discuss his amazing writing career and latest book "TV Outside The Box - Trailblazing in the Digital Television Revolution."   Short Link: bit.ly/SWRR-111   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK:  ...

In this episode, Hilliard and Lisa go IN with old friends, Quincy Le Near and Deondray Gossett, creators/producers of the hit DL Chronicles a power-couple in the LGBT Community!   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-110   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGue...

It’s another don’t miss episode y’all. Hilliard chops it up with guest co-hosts, Tracy Grant and Chris Derrick, discussing their techniques for directing successful indie films!   Our motto, "Keep it real, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 2016”   DIRECT LINK: bit.ly/SWRR-109   Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGue...