Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 1 hour 58 minutes
SC25 - Sidecast: AMPTP Asks for a Meeting
The AMPTP has reached out to set a meeting with the WGA. What does this mean? How should we feel? And can John find a metaphor for it? Links: by WGA Negotiating Committee Co-Chair Chris Keyser Find more about the 2023 WGA...
SC26 - Sidecast: 100 Days
On the 100th day of striking against the AMPTP, John heads to the picket line to speak with writers about what they’ve learned, how they’re feeling, and what has changed. Thanks to everyone who talked to us! Links: by Find more...
SC27 - Sidecast: Elections
With union elections on the horizon, John and Drew present an overview of the voting process and governing structures of the WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA. Links: Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations John...
SC28 - Sidecast: FTC Looks at Mergers
John and Drew inspect the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed merger guidelines and why they’re important for everybody – not just writers – to read and comment on. Links: by the Federal Trade Commission by John August on...
SC29 - Sidecast: Picket Line Q & A
John answers the most common questions he hears out on the picket line, including the nervous, “Wait, why are you here? Is something wrong?” Links: on YouTube Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations John...
SC30 - Sidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket Line
Cory Reeder interviews writers and performers at the joint WGA/SAG-AFTRA disability picket at Disney. Big thanks to Cory and everyone he spoke with! Links: Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations John on , and ...
SC31 - Sidecast: NYC Picketing
Live from New York, John talks with writers and actors about the differences between LA and NYC pickets, anxiety, and how joy can be a form of protest. Featuring Christopher Kyle and Wilson Cruz. Big thanks to everyone who talked with us! Links: ...
SC32 - Sidecast: Writers Who Read
John and Drew talk about one of the best things writers can do to keep their skills sharp during the strike: reading. They discuss where to find scripts, what you can learn from other people’s writing, and what they’ve been working on while...
SC33 - Sidecast: There’s a Deal!
After 146 days on the picket line, the WGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John walks through the very exciting email that was sent out to members, outlining what it means, what happens next, and reflects on how far we’ve come. Links: ...
SC34 - Sidecast: What’s in the Deal
John, Drew and Megana read through the details of the WGA’s Tentative Agreement to see what was initially proposed and what was ultimately won. Links: Megana Rao on John on , and Scriptnotes is produced by Drew...