Best Loglines Podcasts (2025)

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955. Writing a Movie While Staffed in the Room 37:33

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13h ago37:33

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Rae Benjamin (The Witcher, Sirens of the Deep) says she’s “inspired by stories and characters” and isn’t afraid to explore any medium to get there.By Pilar Alessandra

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954. Trial by Fire 54:25

5d ago54:25

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What happens when fire breaks out on the first day of your film shoot? Writer/director John W. Kim talks about that and other challenges that went into the writing, directing and producing of his independent film Reunion (currently in post-production).By Pilar Alessandra

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953. Your Creative Side-Hustle 43:34

12d ago43:34

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Filmmaker Michelle Muldoon joins Pilar to talk about all of the ways your storytelling and creativity can be applied to other creative work that, in turn, helps fuel your script writing.By Pilar Alessandra

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952. On a Wing and a Prayer 36:01

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Producer Lauren Vilchik talks about the love and hard work it took to make the movie A Little Prayer, currently in theaters.

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532: MICHEAUX FILM FEST - NOEL BRAHAM 1:39:32

22d ago1:39:32

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In this Season Finale episode, Hilliard sits down with actor/writer/prod/director NOEL BRAHAM - co-founder of the hit MICHEAUX FILM FESTIVAL now in its 7th year and killing the game on the circuit! HIGHLIGHTS: The Power of “YET," lessons from his family growing up, becoming an actor, climbing many mountains, becoming a filmmaker and producing a Web…

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951. Screenwriting Sensei 44:30

26d ago44:30

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Writer and UCLA Professor Paul Chitlik talks about his newest book, The Screenwriting Sensei, which takes screenwriters from start to finish.

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531: EXEC PRODUCER SARA FINNEY JOHNSON 1:13:07

29d ago1:13:07

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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host TV comedy writer Myles Warden sat down in a super fun conversation with icon comedy/drama writer SARA FINNEY JOHNSON (co-creator on the ICONIC television series’ Moesha and The Parkers) and who has worked on many one hour dramas (Queen Sugar, Games People Play, etc) that make her invaluable in the room, o…

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950. Loglining a Life (with Pilar’s Dad) 53:18

1M ago53:18

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As she did with her mother, Pilar learns about her father through a series of “loglines” discussing the movie-worthy moments in his life.

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530: OUT NFL PLAYER/AUTHOR - R.K. RUSSELL 2:16:08

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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host Tristan J. Shuler sat down for a 2-hour, in-depth, hilarious conversation with R. K. RUSSELL, Out NFL Player, activist, poet and author of the amazing new book THE YARDS BETWEEN US! HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in Buffalo, Dallas racism and culture, Football at Purdue, the emotional NFL Draft and signing with t…

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949. Graham Yost 51:02

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This week’s writing wisdom is brought to you by the writer/producer of Speed, Broken Arrow, From The Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers, Sneaky Pete, Slow Horses, Silo and more!

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529: SELWYN SEYFU HINDS - SHOWRUNNER 2:33:04

1M ago2:33:04

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In this episode, Hilliard sits down for an in-depth, over 2-hour conversation with SELWYN SEYFU HINDS Showrunner/Creator of WASHINGTON BLACK the new hit series on HULU! HIGHLIGHTS: The Source Magazine in the late 90s and the climate of Hip-Hop, going from Guyana to Brooklyn in the height of Classic Rap, the night Biggy Smalls died, his college year…

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948. Art Can Start With a Joke 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Actor / writer Stephanie Koenig (English Teacher, Lessons In Chemistry) talks about the jokes and ideas that inspired her to write and the confidence she has in creating her own content.

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947. Fact Meets Fiction 36:50

2M ago36:50

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A real-life UFO sighting combined with knowledge of the addiction world helped to create the fictional independent movie Star People written and directed by filmmaker Adam Finberg. Here Adam talks about the story process for the movie and how it evolved from script to screen.By Pilar Alessandra

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528: PARIS BARCLAY - EMMY-WINNING DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

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In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host filmmaker/cinematographer (nephew) William M. Barclay sit down with Icon, Emmy-winning director/producer PARIS BARCLAY. HIGHLIGHTS: Paris’ Revival of his musical LETTERS FROM NAM, indie film and its importance today, using resources around you, Paris’ start directing music videos, pivoting to directing epi…

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946. Shared Equity Filmmaking 53:56

2M ago53:56

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Film entrepreneur Gray Jones discusses the new platform Share which aims to split film profits with everyone involved - above and below the line.

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527: EPISODIC DIRECTOR - KEN WHITTINGHAM 1:52:42

2M ago1:52:42

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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther, The Great Debaters) sit down for an in-depth, hilarious conversation with episodic director/producer KEN WHITTINGHAM, the man behind directing over 350 episodes of comedy television! Highlights: Ken’s rise from PA to Stage Manager in multi-cam comedies, Marl…

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526: SCREENWRITERS’ RANT ROOM “LIVE” 2:10:48

2M ago2:10:48

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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, tv/film writer Saeed Crumpler recorded a "LIVE" Screenwriters' Rant Room podcast at the Bravemaker film festival in Redwood City, California! HILLIARD GUESS With credits on Deadly Class (SYFY), showrunner on the award-winning digital series TICKER, Exec Producer on Amazon’s CROSS: AFTER HOURS, and the up…

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945: "You Are Your Own Business” 57:57

2M ago57:57

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Writer Melissa Cassera, who now has 14 Lifetime movies to her credit, discusses her businessperson’s approach to getting and keeping work and the need to stay “obsessed” as an artist.By Pilar Alessandra

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944. Vertical Films 41:59

3M ago41:59

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Writers George N Koulouris and Will Amato talk about the fun and work that go into writing short, entertaining content for “vertical films.”By Pilar Alessandra

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525: CO-EXECUTIVE PROD - CHRIS RAFFERTY 1:57:27

3M ago1:57:27

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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, writer/producer Dwain Worrell sit down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer CHRIS RAFFERTY (THE FLASH, COBRA KAI & LUCIFER)! Chris has been a lifelong artist in many different fields. He grew up an illustrator with dreams of drawing comic books. Made short films while earning a film de…

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943. Adventures in Screenwriting 57:32

3M ago57:32

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Writer/producer David Simkins (Adventures in Babysitting, Charmed, Grimm, Blade, Roswell, Angel) talks about his start as a screenwriter and his evolving process of writing his “core story."By Pilar Alessandra

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524: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - ERIC DEAN SEATON 1:48:36

3M ago1:48:36

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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/dir/prod Fia Perera sit down for a 2 hour, in-depth conversation with writer/director/executive producer ERIC DEAN SEATON! Highlights: Working his way up as an AD, getting his first episodic directors gig, sustaining a long career, directors get hired for what you've already done, creating a graphi…

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942. Truffle Hunting 44:05

3M ago44:05

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From development funds to film markets, Frederik Ehrhardt talks about what it’s like to write and produce in the United States and Europe.

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955. Writing a Movie While Staffed in the Room 37:33

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954. Trial by Fire 54:25

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953. Your Creative Side-Hustle 43:34

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952. On a Wing and a Prayer 36:01

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532: MICHEAUX FILM FEST - NOEL BRAHAM 1:39:32

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951. Screenwriting Sensei 44:30

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531: EXEC PRODUCER SARA FINNEY JOHNSON 1:13:07

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950. Loglining a Life (with Pilar’s Dad) 53:18

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530: OUT NFL PLAYER/AUTHOR - R.K. RUSSELL 2:16:08

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949. Graham Yost 51:02

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529: SELWYN SEYFU HINDS - SHOWRUNNER 2:33:04

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948. Art Can Start With a Joke 48:38

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947. Fact Meets Fiction 36:50

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528: PARIS BARCLAY - EMMY-WINNING DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 1:25:49

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946. Shared Equity Filmmaking 53:56

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527: EPISODIC DIRECTOR - KEN WHITTINGHAM 1:52:42

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526: SCREENWRITERS’ RANT ROOM “LIVE” 2:10:48

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945: "You Are Your Own Business” 57:57

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944. Vertical Films 41:59

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525: CO-EXECUTIVE PROD - CHRIS RAFFERTY 1:57:27

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943. Adventures in Screenwriting 57:32

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524: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - ERIC DEAN SEATON 1:48:36

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942. Truffle Hunting 44:05