Hilliard Guess' Screenwriters Rant Room

In this extended episode, veteran actor John Wesley goes IN, giving war stories with life lessons and tons industry game! HIGHLIGHTS: A tribute to Icon John Huston, how Vietnam made John an activist, avoiding prison, becoming a theatre actor, taking over Oregon Shakespeare with John Avery, Carroll O’Connor on “In the Heat of the Night” and co-writing the book “Take a Loot at Yourself” with Icon, Robert Guillaume! With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!” DIRECT LINK: http://bit.ly/JWESLEY Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes or Stitcher! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGues --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

In this wacky episode, Hilliard, Lisa and good friend Kevin Killebrew go IN deep, this time talking about… “can writers live by pen alone?” HIGHLIGHTS: Dietitian vs Nutritionist, writers and their health, bright light therapy, listening to your body, conscious eating, change your venue and write captivating scripts, the global entity, how much is your health worth to you and Lisa’s Clapback to the new “Griselda Blanco” movie! With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!” DIRECT LINK: http://bit.ly/HEALTH25 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes & Stitcher! Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess #ScreenwritersRantRoom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

In this whacky episode, Hilliard talks with good friend, Miles Orion Feld, about his journey from small town Northern California, to playing in the Hollywood big leagues! HIGHLIGHTS:  Miles - the Drama Nerd, directing theatre at NYU, working the Hollywood system, building a strong work ethic, getting repped by CAA, creating TV Shows vs Specs, Miles’ Blind Deal with CBS Studios, pitching to top networks, American Koko web series, Lisa’s Clapback “Movie Title Trivia,”  and the Don’t Sleep on ‘Em Segment, (scenes from hot writers) “Aftermath” a drama by Miles Orion Feld. With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes & Stitcher! Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess   Use #ScreenwritersRantRoom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

Carlos Hardy chops it up in the Rant Room with host, Hilliard Guess, in an episode packed with industry game! HIGHLIGHTS: Crazy is Genius - The Unwritten Rules, Interning in Chicago, the Warner Bros PA Program, the Pivotal Moment, embracing your inner “Kanye,” directing a feature film through Cakewalk Entertainment, tricks for directing a web series… fast, Carlos’ next horror movie, the Sci-fi book on VOLONIANS.COM and his baby, "The Lets Read Program!" With co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes & Stitcher! Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess #ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer-podcaster) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

In this "extended episode," Hilliard goes IN with world famous choreographer/dancer, Dave Scott, behind some of the biggest Hip-hop dance films ever! HIGHLIGHTS: Channelling Debby Allen, transitioning from dancer to choreographer, Dave’s choreography process, Artist Development: Mindless Behavior, B2K and many others, choreographing “U Got Served, Stomp The Yard, The Step Up Films, behind Producing Dance Films, So You Think You Can Dance, being an entrepreneur, his next movie “High Strung,” Lisa’s Clapback - Stan Lee’s “Black Panther” movie. With award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes & Stitcher! Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess #ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com   Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer-podcaster) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Su

That’s right y’all, another fantastic episode, this time with Veteran TV writer/creator/producer Bill Taub… and yes, we go IN about his new book “AUTOMATIC PILOT!” HIGHLIGHTS: “The Marc Cherry Affect,” from Advertising to Barney Miller, 70s TV vs Today, mimicking a show, inside Automatic Pilot, Elements of a Series, UCLA Instructor/Online Classes, Lisa’s Clapback “Old Movie Film Trivia” and the Don’t Sleep on ‘Em Segment ((a Scene from an undiscovered writer) - “The Ex-Factor” a drama by Luther M. Mace. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes & Stitcher! Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess Use Hashtag #ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com   Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer-podcaster) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

In this hilarious episode, Hilliard talks with Gray Jones, of TV WRITER PODCAST, about his new e-book “How To Break Into TV Writing - INSIDER INTERVIEWS!” Also with, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. HIGHLIGHTS: Getting started and learning the ropes, “TV-phile bitch,” Helicopter Parents, Chuck vs the Podcast, the big move to the US, Writing Portfolios, producing & editing Reality TV, TV writing - Canada vs. US, inside Gray’s new e-book, the Comic-con Panel and the “Don’t Sleep on ‘Em” Segment (a Scene from an undiscovered writer) - “Falling Into Place” a quirky character drama by Lily Mercer. Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us on iTunes & Stitcher! Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess #ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com   Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer-podcaster) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-ra

Hilliard Guess does it again y’all!  This very special, “extended episode" is packed with GAME!  With guests Chris & Will Derrick of the popular writing/directing team, "THE DERRICK BROS!" Also with, Lisa Bolekaja, aka... THE STREET NERDESS!  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in Ohio, getting mentored by the great Bill Duke, The Chop Shop origins, their big break - from Sundance to writing Drumline ll, nailing the pitch, getting on The List, working with Carl Lewis and writing Sci'fi/Action, Chris Derrick runs for Board of Dir at WGAw, Lisa's Clapback "The Concept of Women,” the Don’t Sleep on ‘Em Segment (scenes by a kickass writer) HEAVY LIQUID by The Derrick Bros and the new industry rap song, THE LINES by Will Derrick! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link:  http://bit.ly/D-BROS   iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR #ScreenwritersRR Email:  Screen

In this episode @HilliardGuess with co-host, @LisaBolekaja, goes IN, this time from Lisa's feminist POV... writing "impactful" women character's! HIGHLIGHTS: Women see more films then men, Animation Character’s,The Bechdel Test, The Hot Action Fuck Toy, Woman in the Refrigerator Syndrome, Gay Character Tropes, The Magical Brown Negro, Ubisoft Gaming Conspiracy, Lisa’s Clapback to “True Blood," and so much more!   Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link:  http://bit.ly/W3Nn8P   iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR #ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer-podcaster) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

@HilliardGuess & @LisaBolecaja get it IN with Stephen Daniels, former Austin Film Festival Winner, about his journey into screenwriting and why he’s "on-the-verge!" HIGHLIGHTS: How Stephen got into writing, the “don’t rush - they’ll wait” lesson, what happens after a big festival win, working with development producers "On Assignment," small writer rooms for new pilots, writer themes, be careful what you post on twitter, working the right channels, Lisa's Clapback to Marvel Comics and the “Don’t Sleep on Em” Segment (scenes by undiscovered talent) ROCKLAGE by Stephen Daniels! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link: http://bit.ly/1qF7AdE   iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR #ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sc

In this kickass episode, host, @HilliardGuess, talks with old friend @HowardCasner, screenwriter/playwright/reader/author about his hot, new book "The Rants and Ravings of a Screenplay Reader!" With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. HIGHLIGHTS: The Chicago Playwright Scene, being a Slamdance Reader and how it works, the competition/studio scoring system, best time to submit a script, scene descriptions, opening scenes aka "Grabbers," action/chase/fight scenes, Lisa's Clapback to Howard about "Pacific Rim," and the “Don’t Sleep on Em” Segment (scenes by undiscovered talent) SEVEN DAYS - a Film Noir by Bruce Rose, a former winner of Screenplay Festival & Austin Film Festival! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link:  http://bit.ly/HOWARD16   iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR #ScreenwritersRR

PILAR ALESSANDRA, instructor, author, consultant from the world famous On The Page, sat in with @HilliardGuess & co-host (Pilar’s mentee) @LisaBolekaja, for a hilarious hour and a half filled with nothing but GAME! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Pilar’s intro into script reading, working for Amblin Ent. & Dreamworks, writing strong women characters, Pithing tips to sell and so much more!  Also Lisa’s Clapback to Marvel Comic’s “The Blade Reboot” and last but not least, the “Don’t Sleep on ‘Em” segment (scenes by undiscovered writers),  “Impact 3,” a TV pilot by Melody Cooper! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link: http://bit.ly/PILAR15    iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR Email: 

In this episode, @HilliardGuess chats with filmmaker Erica Watson, about her journey from film school to Cannes! With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Life in the “D,” poetry and 5th grade writing, high school & The Harp, starting a production company, makin’ it to Cannes Short Film Corner... 5 times, “Creative Minds in Cannes,”  “Conversations in Cannes” Documentary, Masters at USC Film School, shooting her new film “Roubado” in France, “The Writing for the Industry Panel,” Lisa’s Clapback “The Female Thor and Black Captain America!" Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link:   http://bit.ly/ERICA14     iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR

In this episode, @HilliardGuess gets it IN with old friend Kevin Killebrew, writer-animation creator-VO artist about the good-bad and ugly side of Animation! With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in a Cult, becoming an avid book reader and TV Head, 70s TV Show Theme Songs, developing Cartoons & Animation for TV & Features, signing a Toy Licensing Deal, The Land Before Time, All Dogs go to Heaven, The Beariers, Monster Farm, Season of the Witch, The Wolfman, writing for DJ Quick, Lisa’s Clapback “The Blacklist Script Challenge” and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link:  http://bit.ly/KILLEBREW iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com

In this episode, @HilliardGuess talks with Kellie R. Griffin, writer-director-producer about her unorthodox rise from PA to Showrunner/Creator! With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Kellie’s childhood in Philly, Howard University, from psychology and social work to New York Film Academy, becoming a PA then Writers Assistant on The Parkers, an in-demand Script Coordinator, how she became Head Writer on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," creating "Reed Between The Lines" on BET, The Bison Project for Howard U Alumni, Anatomy of a Script and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link: http://bit.ly/KELLIE-G   iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter:

Buckle up for another hilarious episode y’all!  @HilliardGuess interviews the Guru of Comedy, Steve Kaplan! With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Steve's discovery into Comedy and growing up in Queens, starting and directing a long-running Off Broadway theater company, The HBO Writers Project, his stint as a Lit/Talent Manager, teaching a Comedy Intensive all over the world and many inside stories/secrets from the Guru himself about the hot, new book "The Hidden Tools of Comedy!" Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Follow & 5 STAR Review Us! iTunes: http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/SRR-STITCHERLINK  Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer) @Hill --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-r

@HilliardGuess talks with awarding-winning writer/dir/prod ALTON GLASS about his new hit film, "The CRU" -- which just swept 5 Grand Prize Awards at the largest black film festival in the world... ABFF!   With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in Detroit, becoming a Filmmaker in Music Videos,  The University of Trial and Error, GlassRock Entertainment/Studios, TV Promos and Sizzle Reels, how Alton joined the DGA & WGA, The ABFF Awards, Lisa's Clapback and so much more!   Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment, Review -- iTunes and Stitcher! Direct Link: http://bit.ly/ALTON-EP10 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR #ScreenwritersRantRoom Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

In this episode, @HilliardGuess talks with good friend, Aida Rodriguez, writer-producer-comedian-actress and top ten Finalist on “NBC LAST COMIC STANDING!”  Buckle up y’all.  You'll need a seat belt! With Co-host, award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in Miami, being a Revolutionary Latin/Black Woman, the married life with an NFL Star, how she got into Comedy, Aida’s POV and Comedic Voice, USO & MRW Tours, “The Last Comic Standing” and the controversy with Jimmy Shubert, the “Don’t Sleep on Em” Segment (scenes from an undiscovered writer) Ruben Rajah’s “The Roc Doc” and so much more!  Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us  iTunes and Stitcher! Direct Link: http://bit.ly/1vmnUTk Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR #ScreenwritersRantRoom Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com

In this episode, Hilliard interviews Rick Reynold’s, co-founder of Screenplay Festival, one of the most popular and longest running screenplay competitions in the U.S.  Buckle up y'all, ‘cuz this episode is full of game to help writers stand out... and WIN! With Co-host and award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, @LisaBolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Why Rick started the competition, how it works and why writers should submit, The Industry List, the facts/politics behind competitions, 100 Screenplays Competition, investing in your career, promoting yourself after you win, what’s next for Screenplay Festival and so much more! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!" Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us! Direct Link: http://bit.ly/1nXzV0e Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer) @HilliardGuess --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Suppo

Christine Owens from Sherwood Oaks Film School sat in with Hilliard on this hilarious episode and boy did they have a great interview!" At his side as usual:Co-host and award-winning Sci-fi/Horror writer and author, Lisa Bolekaja. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Tenacity, 3 P’s to Success, The Legacy of Gary Shusett and Sherwood Oaks, Alumni Success Stories, Favorite Guest Speakers: Quentin Tarantino, Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, George Clooney and over an hours worth of game for writers/filmmakers to get to the next level! Our motto, "Keep it street, keep it opinionated and keep it what? 100!"   Subscribe, Comment & 5 STAR Review Us! DIRECT LINK: http://bit.ly/EP-7   Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR Email:  ScreenwritersRantRoom@Gmail.com www.HilldogProductions.com Hilliard Guess (writer-director-producer)