Interview with Television Writer Ezra W. Nachman (@whinefields)

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The Screenwriters Network Podcast: A Screenwriting Podcast for Emerging Writers!

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11 episodes

5 days ago

Interviews with members of the Screenwriters Network Discord server. Guests include professional screenwriters with produced film and television credits. Emerging writers who have optioned screenplays and made The Black List, Blood List, and Hit List. Get insight on how to finish at the top of contests from Austin Film Festival winners and Nicholl Fellowship Finalists. Each episode we discuss the writing process, screenwriting contests, fellowships, dealing with rejection, optioning scripts, and navigating Hollywood from around the world. Join the server: http://thescreenwritersnetwork.com

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Interview with Television Writer Ezra W. Nachman (@whinefields)

The Screenwriters Network Podcast: A Screenwriting Podcast for Emerging Writers!

1 hour 27 minutes 27 seconds

5 years ago

Interview with Television Writer Ezra W. Nachman (@whinefields)

In this episode, Smish interviews Ezra W. Nachman (aka @whinefields), staff writer on NBC’s MANIFEST. They talk about Ezra’s journey to becoming a writer, from his parent’s aspirations for him to be a lawyer, to not being allowed to watch movies or TV as a child. Ezra discusses how his time at USC Film School led to his first job as a writer’s PA and ultimately placing in contests & fellowships. Smish & Ezra discuss the trajectory of his career, becoming a staff writer, and the effects the pandemic has had on a writer’s room.

Ezra breaks down the positions on a show, and best of all, shares his invaluable advice for successful networking!

Highlights:

(1:04) How Ezra began his journey in screenwriting

(6:45) THE SOPRANOS sparked a love for TV & film that he couldn’t ignore

(18:47) How to break into TV and the roles on a show

(31:55) Job of a Writer’s Assistant on LETHAL WEAPON

(48:48) Ezra’s tip to networking

(52:21) Becoming a staff writer on MANIFEST

(1:08:49) How has the writer’s room & production been affected by the pandemic?

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