(L-R) Ian Hart as Denis Goldberg, Daniel Radcliffe as Tim Jenkin and Daniel Webber as Stephen Lee in the drama/thriller, “ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA,” a Momentum Pictures release. Photo Courtesy of Momentum Pictures. by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) In 1978, Tim Jenkin was sentenced to prison for twelve years for working on behalf of the African National Congress... Continue Reading →
by Carrie Harris (@carrharr) In Waiting for Anya, a young shepherd boy and a widow help smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain during WWII. The film is based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo and stars Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things), Oscar-winner Anjelica Huston, and Jean Reno (Léon: The Professional). LA... Continue Reading →
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week producer Jameson Parker talks about many details of the job. Topics include making pitch decks (look books), working towards a budget, and making a Netflix TV series. Jameson Parker's credits include the horror movie Summer Of '84, Prodigals, and the streaming series Julie and the Phantoms. Your host, Ashley... Continue Reading →
by Ashley Scott Meyers Filmmaker York Alec Shackleton talks about the latest movie he directed, Disturbing The Peace (2020). This is an action-crime film which stars Guy Pearce as a Texas Ranger who has to run a gang of outlaws out of town. York talks about casting Guy Pearce and how he has continued to... Continue Reading →
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this episode of the SYS Podcast, writer/director (and actor) Cal Barnes talks about his move from Oregon to Los Angeles, what he did when he arrived, and how he was able to get himself into a position to write and direct a feature film. You can listen to the audio... Continue Reading →
In my experience, these are the screenwriting competitions and film/TV fellowships that are worth entering/applying to.
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week on the SYS Podcast I talk with writer/director Tony Germinario about his crime drama feature, The Price For Silence. We also talk through his writing process and how he was able to get the screenplay produced. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here... Continue Reading →
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week on the SYS Podcast, I talk with writer/director Mike Kravinsky about his new feature film, Nothing do Do. Writing/directing is a second career for Mike after working for three decades in journalism. We talk about how that lead him to his current position writing and directing indie films. You... Continue Reading →
On this episode of the podcast, Alex Ferrari talks about his new new book, which is about one of his craziest adventures in Hollywood as a young director; his new film, On The Corner of Ego and Desire; and his new streaming platform, which was created to educate filmmakers and showcase indie films. You can... Continue Reading →
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week on the podcast I talk with writer/director Lou Simon about her latest thriller, 3. We talk through her writing process and how this film came together. Also, our sponsor this week, Shore Scripts, has their final deadline for this year’s screenplay contest at Midnight August 31st. They have a... Continue Reading →
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