In the Spotlight: Steven Hartman

Steven Hartman has figured it out. He is living his best life because he understands that the road to success is a path not a destination…

In the Spotlight: KC Allen

KC’s path shows how you never truly realize where even the smallest opportunities can lead you toward success.

In the Spotlight: Ash Willeby

This quote has always stuck with me. A screenplay is an invitation to collaborate. All too often we think of screenwriting as a solitary art

In the Spotlight: Lyndal Simpson

Lyndal knows this first hand and has been perfecting her craft as she worked toward her big moment. Being steadfast and productive are key..

In the Spotlight: Samantha Brennan

Time, Talent, & Tenacity is what it takes to find success as a screenwriter. Samantha Brennan has all three in spades. She has made…

In the Spotlight: Tyler Ham Pong

Not even a pandemic can stop him as he carved out his own path in the industry by founding a production company and creating opportunity…

In the Spotlight: Izabela Borowska

This is why screenwriters like Izabela Borowska have to write. It’s not that we want to. It’s that we are compelled to and is the reason…

In the Spotlight: Jodi Ippolito

Screenwriters are the observers and commentators of humanity. But in order to understand humankind, we first must know ourselves…

In the Spotlight: Adam Ristau

As an autodidact myself I can appreciate the amount of sheer will and grit it takes to be able to learn something without the benefits of…

In the Spotlight: Martin Keady

Martin Keady is a renaissance man. From screenwriter to poet and even an operatic librettist, Martin is able to capture the attention of…

In the Spotlight: Gregory Pricoli

Art is passion. The best stories and screenplays come from deep within us. It’s that inner burning you feel when you “must” sit down and…

In the Spotlight: Kathryn R. King

Futurism. Lately, people think of the worst possible outcome. Anywhere from Mad Max to Big Brother comes to mind. More than likely…

In the Spotlight: Alaina MacPherson

Finding the balance is key and can be one of the hardest things to achieve as a screenwriter. It’s easy to lose yourself in the process…

In the Spotlight: Tracy Schumer

The best writers have tasted life. They have lived the ups and downs. They have travelled the world and been awed by it’s unique diversity.

In the Spotlight: Lindy S. Hudis

As screenwriters, we are the purveyors of emotion. Our job is to create a character that an audience connects to on an almost primal level..

In the Spotlight: Brett Scieszka

Screenwriting is about finding balance. You can win awards, get optioned, and even produced and still struggle to find work. During this…

In the Spotlight: Les Zig

Screenwriting is an opportunity. It allows us to weave a story which can inspire hope or even challenge other peoples view of the world. Les

In the Spotlight: Jona Doug

Jona Doug. Michigan native. Lover of outdoors, Jeep Wranglers, and smoking meat. Contracts Lawyer by day. Screenwriter at night…

In the Spotlight: Jonathan Yates

Jonathan has discovered the most difficult literary art on the planet. Screenwriting. Many have approached this alluring and even…

In the Spotlight: Kathryn Orwig

This requires a level of dedication, love for the craft, and mindfulness of ones self to create a script worthy of being “on the big screen.

In the Spotlight: AJ Thibault

Screenwriting is a path not a destination. The path is that of a student/learner. Those who dedicate themselves to it…

In the Spotlight: Larry E. Coleman

Becoming a screenwriter is not a destination unto itself. It is a path and finds us in the most unsuspecting ways as it did for Larry…

In the Spotlight: Latrice Doston

Passion is the fuel of any screenwriter. It’s what drives us through this difficult journey. This is what fuels Latrice Doston…

In the Spotlight: Kim Hornsby

Screenwriting is about community. Learning from your peers and giving back is essential to our own development on this path. Kim Hornsby…

In the Spotlight: Iustina Ciobanu

Her drive and focus have led her to write several novels and also become an award-winning screenwriter. It is of no surprise that she is…

In The Spotlight: Eric Rudnick

Explore the fascinating journey of Eric Rudnick, a versatile screenwriter and filmmaker whose narrative prowess stems from an initial…

In The Spotlight: Mary Scheyder

Mary Scheyder is a vibrant screenwriter whose journey from game programming to storytelling captures her unique spirit and dedication to…

In The Spotlight: Hope Hickli

Hope Hickli stands out as a beacon of creativity and determination. From her early days crafting international marketing materials for CBC

In the Spotlight: Jonas Kord

Jonas Kord is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling, turning personal hardships into a celebrated cinematic career

Can you Practice Screenwriting?

Unlock your screenwriting potential: Tips on how to practice, free scripts library, courses, and live Q&As to elevate your craft. Start writing today.

WGA New MBA Released

These are the new details of the Agreed Upon MBA On September 26th, 2023, the WGA voted to terminate the strike at 12:01 AM Pacific Time. With the strike ending, the WGA also released their new contract to the public to see exactly what’s been agreed upon before they vote as a union to accept […]

WGA SET TO STRIKE

There are many questions: Here are a few things you should know. On May 1, 2023, the Writer’s Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed to agree on a new contract. Immediately following, the WGA unanimously voted in favor of a strike, set to begin on Tuesday, May 2, […]

Ep 28 – Directing & Writing Dave Made a Maze

AUDIO OF THIS PODCAST IS AVAILABLE HERE You are listening to the IFH Podcast network for more amazing filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, just go to IFHpodcastnetwork.com Intro: All right, welcome to the successful screenwriter podcast, where we are dedicated to anything and everything screenwriting. Here, we interview successful screenwriters and filmmakers to discover just what it takes to make […]