Skip to main content

Up Next

Comedy That Resonates

Comedy That Resonates

Season 2 Episode 2
26:42
Writing Action!

Writing Action!

Season 2 Episode 3
26:46
Exporting Comedy

Exporting Comedy

Season 2 Episode 4
26:46
Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

Season 2 Episode 5
26:42
Creators

Creators

Season 2 Episode 6
26:46
The Heart of a Film

The Heart of a Film

Season 2 Episode 7
26:46
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Season 2 Episode 8
26:46
Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story

Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story

Season 2 Episode 9
26:46
Creating Complex Characters

Creating Complex Characters

Season 2 Episode 10
26:46
The Humor and Heart of Animation

The Humor and Heart of Animation

Season 2 Episode 11
26:46
Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Season 2 Episode 12
28:47
On Writing Chernobyl

On Writing Chernobyl

Season 10 Episode 1
26:47
Back to Show
On Story

Creating Classic Characters

Season 2 Episode 1

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack (OUT OF AFRICA, TOOTSIE, THE WAY WE WERE) and NYPD Blue and Deadwood creator David Milch discuss the inspiration behind creating classic film and television characters. Followed by the suspenseful short film THE LAB by writer/director Ryan Scheer, about two young boys whose summer afternoon in the woods goes horribly awry.

Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
Season
A Conversation with Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski
26:46
Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski discuss writing Ed Wood, Man on the Moon, & others
A Conversation with Liz Hannah
26:47
Liz Hannah discusses writing The Post, Longshot and Mindhunter
A Conversation with Damon Lindelof
26:46
Damon Lindelof discusses the process of creating Watchmen.
A Conversation with Kevin Willmott
26:47
Kevin Willmott discusses writing "BlacKkKlansman," "Destination Planet Negro" and "Da 5 Bloods."
A Conversation with Brenda Chapman
26:46
Brenda Chapman discusses writing The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, and Brave.
A Conversation with Akiva Goldsman
26:47
Akiva Goldsman discusses writing A Beautiful Mind, Titans, and A Time to Kill.
A Conversation with Gina Prince-Bythewood
26:45
Gina Prince-Bythewood discusses "The Old Guard," "Love & Basketball," and "Beyond the Lights."
A Conversation with Ron Bass
26:46
Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Ron Bass, discusses his career writing box office hits
On Writing GLOW
26:47
GLOW co-creators discuss adapting the real-life ‘80s phenomenon into a Netflix series.
A Conversation with Lawrence Kasdan
26:46
Lawrence Kasdan, screenwriter of "The Big Chill," "The Empire Strikes Back," and many more, discusses the creative process behind some of his greatest films.
On Writing Veep
26:47
David Mandel discusses his role at the helm of the critically acclaimed series, Veep.
A Conversation with Virgil Williams
26:46
Virgil Williams discusses writing the Academy Award nominated film, "Mudbound."
Active loading indicator