by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Ron Howard is one of this generation’s most acclaimed directors. The Academy Award winner has helmed some of the most successful films in history, including Apollo 13, Backdraft, Parenthood, Cinderella Man, and The DaVinci Code. Based on true events, his latest film explores the trials of a family struggling with drug addiction and poverty through the... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Tyler Taormina. Some topics include Ham On Rye, a movie he directed and co-wrote, and advice for young filmmakers starting right out of college. How John Hughes was an inspiration for his life and career is also discussed. You can listen to the audio portion of the... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Miska Kajanus. After starting as an actor in Finland, Miska Kajanus moved to Los Angeles and is the writer/director of the Finnish language feature, Insanity. They talk about making that movie and how working as an extra is a good way to get started in the film industry.... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with the writing/directing team Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye. This duo wrote the horror movie Becky. (The directors of Becky were interviewed in episode 337 of the podcast.) Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye also wrote and directed the thriller The Devil To Pay. Topics featured here are making The... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Seth Larney. He started working in visual effects and as a digital assets technician for The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Topics include how Seth transitioned into filmmaking. They talk about his new sci-fi movie 2067, which stars Kodi Smit-McPhee. You can listen to the audio... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director Will Wernick. Will Wernick wrote and directed the horror movie No Escape (aka Follow Me) which stars Holland Roden. He also directed Escape Room. They talk about No Escape and his DIY approach to filmmaking which has served him well. You can listen to the audio portion... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer/director/actor Jessie McCormack. They talk about her new TV/web series, Piss Off, I Love You. Jessie McCormack is the writer/director/actor of that comedy series and is the writer/director of the feature Expecting, which was produced by Richard Gladstein. Other topics discussed include making movies or shorts with an... Continue Reading →
For the big Episode 350 we have a big guest! This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with horror filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman. They talk about his new feature Death Of Me, which stars Maggie Q and Luke Hemsworth. Darren Lynn Bousman has a long career as a writer/director. His credits include Saw II, Saw III,... Continue Reading →
Plus, read the loglines for the Top 15 scripts! This announcement was originally posted on the Write LA website. We are thrilled to announce the Grand Prize Winner of the 2020 Write LA screenwriting competition. The 2020 Write LA Grand Prize Winner Nathan Dame – Fräulein Schreiber’s Mixtape | comedy pilot A spirited young musician chases her... Continue Reading →
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Sam Macaroni. They talk about his new comedy Guest House. This movie features Pauly Shore, Aimee Teegarden, Chris Kattan, and Billy Zane. Sam Macaroni directed Guest House and wrote it with Sean Bishop and Troy Duffy (The Boondock Saints). They also talk about how he worked with... Continue Reading →
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