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“Breaking In” The Writers Panel – Episode 1:7

“Conversations with Hollywood” Screenwriters Ben Acker, Ben Blacker and Gregory Poirier discuss the craft of screenwriting, working behind-the-scenes in film and television, along with stories of their career path and tips for breaking into Hollywood. Acker and Blacker also share their perspective on the unique dynamic of writing with a partner. GUESTS: BEN ACKER & […]

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“Beat the Reader” Story Analyst Panel – Episode 1:8

“Conversations with Hollywood” The first step to getting your script sold & made is getting it past the professional script reader. In a sea of 50,000 new screenplays written each year, how can you ensure yours rises above the rest? Our guest panel of professional Story Analysts have read thousands of scripts and discuss insights […]

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Writing the Spec Pilot – By Diana Miriam Caldwell

With Bill Taub – By Diana Miriam Caldwell Writer Bill Taub came to Showbiz Café on Saturday, September 20, 2012 to talk about writing a spec pilots for television.  Bill has written produced pilots for “Relic Hunter,” “Friday the 13th, the Series,” “Mission Genesis,” “The Odyssey,” and “Dark Shadows.”  His web series, “Psycho Babble,” is […]

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Interview Tactics! How to Survive the Media Without Getting Clobbered – by Angela Jorgensen

Saturday, September 15, 2012 By Angela Jorgensen On Saturday, September 15, 2012, media coach Gayl Murphy spoke at the CBS Radford back lot on interviewing tactics. Gayl has worked as a celebrity interviewer, and through her experience has learned the do’s and don’ts for giving interviews and managing your media persona. She is known as […]

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