Ryan Gowland

“It feels really good to be recognized.” Winning the Nicholl Fellowship!

“It feels really good to be recognized.” Winning the Nicholl Fellowship!

Geeta Malik, one of the winners of the 2016 Nicholl Fellowship, discusses what it is like to win the award, the subversive nature of comedy, when to ask for notes, and dealing with rejection.

Geeta Malik, one of the winners of the 2016 Nicholl Fellowship, discusses what it is like to win the award, the subversive nature of comedy, when to ask for notes, and dealing with rejection.

 Ryan Gowland

“Ever fancied yourself a filmmaker? Guess what? You are!” Kevin Smith

“Ever fancied yourself a filmmaker? Guess what? You are!” Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith on Yoga Hosers, Mallrats the Series, and inviting Tarantino to direct The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai.

Kevin Smith on Yoga Hosers, Mallrats the Series, and inviting Tarantino to direct The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai.

 Ryan Gowland

Finding the Deeper Truth in War Dogs

Finding the Deeper Truth in War Dogs

Stephen Chin on becoming a screenwriter, approaching the script as if you are a lawyer, and going to extremes in the name of research.

Stephen Chin on becoming a screenwriter, approaching the script as if you are a lawyer, and going to extremes in the name of research.

 Ryan Gowland

Lights Out: Horror with Heart

Lights Out: Horror with Heart

Eric Heisserer on turning a short into a feature, remaking The Thing and Nightmare on Elm Street, and adapting The Sandman.

Eric Heisserer on turning a short into a feature, remaking The Thing and Nightmare on Elm Street, and adapting The Sandman.

 Ryan Gowland

Burnie Burns: From Red Vs. Blue to Lazer Team

Burnie Burns: From Red Vs. Blue to Lazer Team

Burnie Burns on the problem with The Empire Strikes Back, keeping a fourteen-year-old show fresh, and his biggest pet peeve in science fiction writing.

Burnie Burns on the problem with The Empire Strikes Back, keeping a fourteen-year-old show fresh, and his biggest pet peeve in science fiction writing.