Red Carpet Rookies

Explore inspiring stories from entertainment leaders as they share their journeys and insights. Learn practical tips and entertaining anecdotes to boost your creativity.

Recent Episodes

Apr 29, 2024

#51 - Ronan Bennett: Creating Top Boy, Working with Michael Mann, Following Obsession, Stamina, and Why Screenwriting is like Playing Tennis with Novak Djokovic

S4 E31 • 26 mins

Apr 8, 2024

#50 - Lorien McKenna: How the The Pixar Story Department Actually Works, Creating Career Agency, Writing For Visuals, Challenging Shame and The Power of Vulnerability

S4 E30 • 38 mins

Feb 19, 2024

#49 - Simon Blackwell: Writing Veep & The Thick of It, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Scary Phrase, Emergency Plane Writing, The Genius of Armando Iannucci, Sweary Grannies, & Why Parenting Makes You A Better Creative

S4 E29 • 36 mins

Dec 17, 2023

#48 - John Zaozirny, Literary Manager on The ‘Magic’ That Makes a Hollywood Script, Screenwriting Lessons from Tony Gilroy, How He Finds Clients, Network Building, and Why Not to Write for the Market

S4 E28 • 37 mins

Dec 12, 2023

#47 - Rhys Thomas: Directing SNL, Secret Marvel Security Meetings, The Handiness of a British Accent, & Making Documentary Now with Bill Hader and Fred Armisen

S4 E27 • 48 mins