Filmmaker Freddy Macdonald on ‘Sew Torn’ Meeting Joel Coen and Being the Youngest Person Accepted to AFI
“I was super lucky because my dad taught me stop motion animation when I was nine years old,” filmmaker Freddy Macdonald recalls. Growing up in a creative family, Macdonald was immersed in storytelling from an early age. His father, Fred Senior, instilled fundamental narrative principles that would guide his film career. “You got to tell […]
What Makes a ‘Taylor Sheridan’ Hero?
Taylor Sheridan has built a lucrative film and television ecosystem with iconic films including Hell Or High Water and Sicario and popular television shows like Yellowstone, Landman and 1923. Being born on a Texas ranch instilled him with a certain indomitable grit and determination no matter how uncomfortable his personal circumstances became. He pulled himself […]
“How Screenwriters Can Ethically Use AI” Insights from Screenwriter Andy Bobrow and WriterDuet Founder Guy Goldstein
AI tools have become increasingly prevalent across creative industries, but how should professional screenwriters approach them? I recently spoke with TV comedy writer Andy Bobrow (Malcolm in the Middle, Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Guy Goldstein, creator of WriterDuet, about the ethical use of AI in screenwriting. In our conversation, we discussed the complex relationship between […]
“Good American Family” Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland Discuss The Disturbing Story Of A Couple Who Adopt A Girl With Dwarfism Who Isn’t What She Claims
“Depending on whose account of the story you were reading, depending on who was being interviewed, it really changed the way I understood the story,” recalls co-showrunner Katie Robbins who created and executive produced Hulu’s Good American Family with Sarah Sutherland. This compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who […]
“Lean Into The Thing That Scares You” Elizabeth Meriwether & Kim Rosenstock Talk ‘Dying For Sex’
“I was famously saying in my mind, this is gonna be so easy. It’s a three-act structure. It’s very clear what the story is,” recalls co-showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether who created, showran, and executive produced the show with Kim Rosenstock. “We could make this really fast.” She laughs, reflecting on her initial optimism. “And now here […]
