Screenplaying: Recent Episodes
Russ Bailey
Screenwriter Russ Bailey interviews other working film and t.v. writers on the topic of how they broke into Hollywood.
Join Rob and Russ as they talk about working with J.J. Abrams, writing on "Fringe," and the future of television.
Join Justin and Russ as they chat about writing on "Wonder Woman," making independent film, and the importance of becoming prolific as a screenwriter.
Join Russ and Yvette as they chat writing "First Wives Club" and "American Soul," how she got her first writing assignment, and finding the magic in your screenwriting process.
Join Russ and Shawn as they discuss his experiences writing "The Campaign" with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, the HBO series "Eastbound & Down" with Danny McBride, and the significance of a supportive filmmaking community.
Join Russ and Joanna as they delve into her journey from playwright to screenwriter, collaborating with Academy Award-winning filmmakers, and the process of developing a successful television series.
Russ and Sean chat about writing for Chicago P.D., Field of Dreams, and pathways to landing a job in a writers' room.
Russ and Peter chat about his films "Flatliners" and "The Craft," how he got his start writing on "MacGyver," and his latest show "Chaplewaite," starring Adrien Brody.
Jonathan and Russ chat about how he got his start working with legendary filmmaker Roger Corman, writing for Star Trek: Enterprise, and how he got his film Rob The Mob made, starring Andy Garcia.
Russ and Gabe chat about the time he introduced Orson Welles to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, being on the set of Blade Runner, and how he sold his first film to Disney.
Russ and Amy chat about working with Aaron Sorkin, the importance of a giant dry erase board, and the magic of a writers' room.
Sound Design by Luke Despain.
Russ and Matthew chat about how he sold his script Deepwater Horizon starring Mark Wahlberg, working on Marvel projects, the value of playing Dungeons and Dragons, and selling Beowulf as a pitch to Warner Brothers.
Russ and Jeff chat about selling his TV pilots STUNTED (NBC) and THINK TANK (A&E), writing features, and the power of going all-in on ONE thing.
Audio Engineer: Luke Despain
Russ and Matt talk Hollywood Sex Parties, what it's like working with Oliver Stone, meeting international mercenaries, and How To Get Fired From Your Own TV Show.
Russ and Jenna discuss how she got her first screenwriting assignment in Hollywood, what advice she'd give her younger self, and what's next.