C.J. Arellano On “Case Unsolved”
C.J. Arellano is a gay Filipino-American writer and director, born and raised in Chicago, with a focus in queer-themed and inclusive genre-driven media. In addition to being named one of the ISA’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2019, he was chosen for ISA’s Fast Track Fellowship in 2018. His screenwriting has also won awards […]
Chad Callaghan Talks “Redshift”
Chad Callaghan studied playwriting at Yale under Donald Margulies, where he was the school’s first gay sex-and-dating columnist (and yes, his mom read his column, and the ensuing conversations were just as awkward as you imagine.) He received an MFA in acting from the National Theater Conservatory and spent several years writing and performing all […]
10 Tips and Tricks to Boost Screenwriting Creativity (And 1 Bonus One)
Boost your screenwriting creativity with daily prompts, fresh routines, risk-taking exercises, and rest—practical tips to spark ideas and finish pages —try it!
Amanda Bermudez On “Nightingale”
Amanda Bermudez is a storied screenwriter with many accolades including the ISA Top 25 Writers to Watch. Having grown up throughout the United States, Bermudez has sought to explore under-represented narratives in a variety of media. Upon completing high school at 16, she moved to Moscow, Russia, where she worked as a volunteer with Afghan refugees and […]
Julia Skikavich Talks “Missing Pieces”
Julia Skikavich holds degrees in screenwriting, journalism and political science. She is currently on the International Screenwriters’ Association’s list of TOP 25 Writers to Watch in 2019. Her TV pilots Missing Pieces, Survivors: B.S., and Sourdoughs, have received awards and placed in several major contests. Her screenwriting has been hailed for its women-centric approach in tackling intractable […]
