Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV

• Getting Paid: What's it like to be a working screenwriter? (with Mike Powell - Part 2)

  So you've climbed the mountain, got an agent and started getting commissions - but what is it actually like to work as a screenwriter in the British film and TV industry? Friend of the podcast Mike Powell is back, diving even deeper into the realities of day-to-day life as a professional screenwriter; what the job actually looks like, how to navigate the ups and downs (including when and when not to fire your agent), how often you actually get paid (and when to chase it), and what he's learned about staying afloat, and sane, in a totally chaotic, ever-changing industry. Whether you're aiming for your first paid writing gig or just curious about what life’s like on the other side of “emerging,” this episode is all about honest advice and real talk - invaluable insight from someone who's actually doing it! Don't say we never give you anything nice. And of course, if you want to follow Mike's career, he's @mikepscreenwrites on Instagram. 📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Industry Jobs: What's the best job to get while writing? (with Mike Powell - Part 1)

  One of the hardest things to figure out while writing is how to support ourselves financially, whether that's getting a job in the film and TV industry, or somewhere very, very different. Thankfully, this week supremely talented working screenwriter Mike Powell joins us to give some pointers, taking us through his early days interning in post-production at Elstree Studios, his time as a freelance script reader, and how a 9-5 in acquisitions at Focus Features helped open the door for what is now a growing career as a working writer.Mike is a total fountain of knowledge, so naturally we ended up talking for a very, *very* long time, making this just Part 1 of a truly informative chat about how to support yourself while writing, and how to build meaningful connections in the industry while doing so. If you want to follow Mike's career, he's @mikepscreenwrites on Instagram. 📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• BONUS: Did Ryan Coogler's ownership deal on Sinners just change the industry?

  Have you heard about Ryan Coogler's unprecedented ownership deal with Warner Bros for his new movie Sinners? Tray takes 10 minutes to go deep on what it means for writers and creatives of colour going forward, and how the Creed and Black Panther filmmaker may have just changed the industry for the better. 📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Short Films: Will it benefit my career to make a short film?

  What does it really take to make a short film, and is it even worth it? As emerging writers, we're often told to just get out there and "make something", but will throwing your time (and often money) into making shorts actually benefit your career as a writer and get you noticed? From making shorts on a zero budget, to crowdfunding projects and getting the greenlight from TV studios, between the three of us, we've made more than a handful (with mixed results).So this episode goes deep into the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is the short film world, and how our work there has impacted our careers to date. We go into detail about budgets, how we funded and crewed our films, the festivals they played and the impact they had, before finally committing to a hard answer on the debate - should I make a short film?And if you want to see the shorts we talk about in this episode, you can below:Highs (written and co-produced by Martin) - https://vimeo.com/710967979The Last Jeff (written and directed by Ben) - https://filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/the-last-jeff/Losing It (written and directed by Ben) - https://vimeo.com/1077530800Dog In Translation (co-written and produced by Tray) - https://vimeo.com/603253010Bakari (co-written and produced by Tray) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaDC3qs-Zg_sBnHiew2qOId1aiNIhLpX/view?usp=sharingOn the Other Side of the Moon (co-written and produced by Tray) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lhlwjY5v4gZvo0EZzBKbXzRMqn5YWjnw/view?usp=sharing🧰 Resources & Mentions:FilmFreeway – Submit to festivalsShooting People – UK network for filmmakersFestival Formula – Festival strategy consultantsBFI Network FundingShortFLIX (Creative UK and Sky)Mr. Tibbs Film Screenings📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Process: How do I find my flow when writing?

  So you've finally found a few hours in your day to actually sit down at your laptop and get some writing done, but what does that writing time actually look like? If writing is a muscle, does that mean you have to write *every single day*? And how much planning is too much planning?From writing sprints, to procrastination playlists and why starting on page one is a nightmare, in this follow-up to our scheduling chat, we're diving into the details of our writing processes. How much we outline before writing a script, what sort of mood boards and playlists we make, and what screenwriting software are the most comfortable to use - y'know, the really exciting ins and outs of this very sexy profession. As usual, every process is different and there isn't one way of doing things, so don't forget to send us any thoughts, feelings or questions - you're not alone!🧰 Resources & Mentions:ScrivenerFinal DraftNaNoWriMoThe Writer’s Journey by Christopher VoglerSave The Cat by Blake SnyderCeltx📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @TheEmergingPodBen: @bmlrobinsMartin: @bananabreadfilmTray: @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who’s knee-deep in a “vomit draft” and needs a reminder they’re not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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