Screenwriters' Rant Room

In this episode, Hilliard and Emerging sci-fi/comedy writer Skyler Ezell sit down for a hilarious, two hour discussion about being black, gay writers in Hollywood and their own personal ways they have learned to adapt, progress, network, find cool places to write, get more involved in the LGBTQ+ community and later talk about the new climate of Showrunner's and so much more... At the end of the ep...

In this episode, Hilliard, Lynelle and Tracy chop it up with writer and former TV executive, Kelly Edwards to talk about her rise from assistant to casting, to executive, to producer… and then, years later, how she reinvented herself as a screenwriter after hiding this secret for decades. A few months into 2020, Kelly sat down and wrote the amazing book THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR - A Writers Guide to TV...

In this episode, Hilliard and Executive Producer Tracy Grant chop it up with lil' sis, writer/filmmaker Kimberly Allen about her amazing journey from Detroit to LA, working odd jobs that later came to play in her writing, building relationships at The Organization of Black Screenwriters, creating content, being your own boss and finally, staffing on the new, upcoming series "KOLD x WINDY" on the A...

In this episode, Hilliard, Chris, and writer Saeed Crumpler sat down with Literary Manager/Producer Rashidi Hendrix of Metallic Entertainment (my personal manager btw) to discuss his journey climbing the ladder in the music industry, to TV executive, to management/producer where he now represents an amazing list of hot, diverse, writers, producers, directors and actors y'all. Later in the intervie...

In this episode, Hilliard, birthday boy Chris, along with emerging writer Saeed Crumpler, chop game with Rasheed Newson - Executive Producer/Showrunner of Peacocks new, hit series BEL AIR! This is another super dope interview y'all. Rasheed really gives the inside baseball of the industry from the perspective of a showrunner who was thrust into this position after years of working with writing/pro...

In this episode, Hilliard does a one-on-one with Brian Austin, CEO and Founder of ScriptHop, the popular screenwriting technology for writers! We also talk about growing up with depression, figuring out who you are as a person, challenges developing a software company and so much more! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at  www.screenwritersrr.com  for information, merch, or our ...

In this episode, Hilliard talks with some dope, black, female Emerging Writers from Executive Producer (INSECURE) Amy Aniobi's new, inaugural TRIBE WRITERS Talent Incubator: writer/filmmaker Jasmine Ogunjimi who was also a professional basketball player, Sherean Jones, a writer/filmmaker who is a sought after 1st AD, currently in film school at USC and Colette Prosper, a comedy writer, journalist...

Hilliard, Chris, Lynelle White and Tracy Grant chop it up, celebrating, ranting and droppin' game on our 400th podcast episode y'all! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at  www.screenwritersrr.com  for information, merch, or our  Pateron ! Support the show via the  Patreon link . Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content th...

In this episode, Hilliard does a one-on-one with Brian Gary, a busy assignment writer and executive producer of the popular '3rd & Fairfax' WGAW Podcast. We talk about this journey from The Actors Studio and studying acting and playwriting, landing work in Dramaturgy, starting over in LA, creating work for himself, landing assignments, tips for pitches that sale, how you can help companies tur...

In this episode, Hilliard & Chris talk with the homie, writer/director Carl Seaton about: strategies with crews, gauging the temperature on the set, prep through production, pre-tone and tone meetings, answering questions, using athletes and coaches to help understand adversity and leadership, lending your expertise, building a thematic thread, pivotal scenes, looming issues, getting out of yo...

In this episode, Hilliard sits down with childhood friend, Richie Parker a super cool Hollywood Stuntman/Choreographer/Coordinator who's worked on some of your favorite TV and Film projects from the past decade like -- Black Panther, BumbleBee, Dolemite is my Name, Snowfall, P-Valley and Animal Kingdom to list a few... You will hear all about Richie's journey from The Bay to LA, his trajectory int...

In this episode, Hilliard and Chris talk with lil' bro filmmaker Phononzell "Phonz" Williams about his journey from Detroit to LA, being an assistant, landing in the Disney Fellowship, writing on TV shows like Detroit 1-8-7 and BET's Games People Play, the ongoing ups and downs of development, recreating your own path as a filmmaker and tons more! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screen...

In this episode, Hilliard & Chris chop it up with big bro, Showrunner Ben Watkins, picking up with their conversation on subjects like: who is your nemesis, manufacturing Chip Monsters, putting envy in the freezer, when’s the last time you were elated, small and big victories, a bullet proof sample, the showrunner interview, writers’ room dynamics, writing and selling Hand of Go...

Hilliard & Chris sit down the big bro, Showrunner Ben Watkins to talk about his amazing journey to Showrunner and Executive Producer: acting in The Bay Area and NY, working on Soap Operas, auditioning do's and don’ts, growing up poor, mixed raced and struggling, managing actors anxiety, key moments in life that are pivotal, who is your nemesis and manufacturing Chip Monsters! Also, on thi...

This week Chris drops another bottle episode to talk about the Oscars, the current social climate, the Kanye doc, and tolerance. Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron ! 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 podca...

In this super fun episode, Hilliard & Chris chop it up with close friends, veteran actors Hansford Prince & Josef Cannon! We talk about many tricks of the trade and working/surviving in Hollywood in Film/TV and Theater in the new climate of Covid. We also go deep into how their journey's weren't always easy for either of these two thespians and how their long roads have led them to pivotin...

In this episode Hilliard & Chris chat with Jenny Frankfurt and Mukilan "Muki" Thangamani, the latest winner of her Finishline Script Contest -- with his pilot FLOWERFIELD, set in the aftermath of a devastating 9/11-style attack... Muki considers himself a bona fide "third culture kid." He was born in India, grew up in Botswana and New Zealand, and now lives in Australia. He's a writer/director...

In this episode Hilliard and Chris sit down with the co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix adult-animated series SEIS MANOS (2019). He was a writer on the TV series FROM DUSK TILL DAWN for El Rey Network and Netflix International and story editor on CHICAGO FIRE. He is a producer on Showtime’s drama series AMERICAN RUST (2021), starring Jeff Daniels, and producer on the recently announc...

In this episode, Hilliard chops it up with lil' sis, actor, writer, filmmaker Lanett Tachell, covering her super amazing career that brought from D.C. to Hollywood, acting in some super dope projects and how she decided NOT to wait for a break in Hollywood anymore and built a solid team with the same goals to help create her own lane in TV/Film. Now, producers are searching her out as a creative f...

In this episode Hilliard & Chris chop it up with one of the biggest fans of the podcast -- Emerging Comedy Writer Keshia Kola --answering some her most burning industry questions to help her prepare for an upcoming interview with one of the most prestigious programs in town, as well, we also rant about staffing and writing tips all writers who are trying to break in can utilize. Check out the...

In our very first episode of 2022, Hilliard and Chris chop it up, ranting ways to better your mind and writing when you've experienced Burnout and Fatigue... We also talk about some of the techniques we use to write TV Outlines that help keep them visually compelling, whether you're in the Writers' room or writing deadlines for yourself! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr....

Hilliard, Chris, Lynelle and Tracy go in deep on some of the top movies of the 2021 (example: West Side Story, King Richard, The Harder They Fall) and later, spend some time talking about their 2022 Plans & Goals that may help writers start off the New Year with a bang! Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron ! Support the show via...

Hilliard, Chris and EP Tracy Grant chopped it up with Adhrucia Apana, a Filmmaker/Producer and Co-Founder of the new production company Curiosity Entertainment and is also GP of Curiosity Media Finance. Curiosity Entertainment is currently in development and pre-production of their inaugural slate including 5 films and 6 premium tv shows. Tune in y'all, her journey is full of game. Not only is Adh...

In this episode Hilliard and Chris sat down with writer/producer Sheila Wilson to hear about her amazing journey, from writing features and studying at AFI under writer/producer/professor Michelle Amor, to becoming a TV writer and working her way up on shows like WARRIOR NUN and Hulu's HELSTROM!  We also go into the back story on how she created the WGAW "THE BLACK BOOK" a spreadsheet/grid wi...

Special Guest Host Lynelle White returns to recap and dive deep into Season 2 of The Mandalorian!  Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron ! 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 podcast. Connect with Us on So...