The Scribe Tribe

Mar 19 2025 30 ep. 58 mins 1

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A podcast about screenwriting, Hollywood, and building your creative community. Whether you're a new writer, or a seasoned veteran, there's a place for you in... THE SCRIBE TRIBE!

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030: More On Making Your Own Short Film (An Introduction - Part 2)

Mar 19 2025 67 mins

Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they delve a little deeper into the inner workings of crearting your first independent short film. The guys will also talk about the latest in Hollywood entertainment news, including: Jonathan Majors' new film "Magazine Dreams"Can Jonathan Majors' career survive his domestic violence scandal? Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Because you’re tuned in to T

029: Making Your First Short Film (An Introduction)

Mar 12 2025 74 mins

What's up, Scribe Tribe! This week, Mike, Rob, and Skylar are chopping it up about making your first short film! It's broad introduction to the topic, but the guys cover some important touch points, like the importance of pre-planning, making the most of limited resources, and even making sure to have money to FEED your cast and crew (if you can). The guys will also talk about the

028: Black Actors and Actresses We Love

Feb 26 2025 81 mins

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Close out Black History Month with Mike, Rob, and Skylar as the fellas talk about their favorite Black Actors and Actresses and what makes them so inspiring. The guys will also discuss the day's entertainment news, including: The passing of R&B great Roberta FlackThe 2025 NAACP Image awardsWhether "Hooters" food matches its aesthetic. Buckle up and enjo

027: Writing Black Characters In A DEI Backlash

Feb 19 2025 63 mins

What's up, Scribe Tribe! This week, Mike, Rob, and Skylar talk about the complexities of writing Black characters while Hollywood (and America-at-large) seems to be in a DEI backlash against anything even pretending to be inclusive. They'll also break down the week's top entertainment news, including: Captain America: Brave New World receives mixed reviewsAre audiences hating on An

026: Black Screenwriters We Love

Feb 12 2025 58 mins

What's up Scribe Tribe! Join Mike, Rob, and Skylar as talk about some Black screenwriters they admire, like Qunita Brunson, John Singleton (RIP), Mara Brock-Akil, and others. They'll also discuss the latest in entertainment news, including the protestor who made waves durings Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Quinta Brunson's upcoming movie, and more. Buckle up and enjoy t

025: Welcome to 2025 (and an impromtu political discussion)!

Feb 05 2025 84 mins

Welcome to 2025, Scribe Tribe! Mike, Rob, and Skylar ring in the new year and Black History Month with the latest in Hollywood and an unplanned discussion on Donald Trump's return to the White House. You definitely don't want to miss this one! The guys will also discuss: - How Trump’s return to the White House might impact screenwriters (especially Black and other writers of colo

024: Hollywood News Roundup!

Oct 16 2024 70 mins

There's a lot happening in Hollywood, like the drama surrounding the actor Aaron Pierre's casting in HBO's upcoming Green Lantern series, shrinking studio budgets, and more! So this week, the guys are breaking it all down with our entertainment news roundup. Check us out! So pull up a seat and join your tribe... THE SCRIBE TRIBE! ----- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/o

023: Reviewing Movies and Shows We Have (And Haven't) Seen

Sep 11 2024 74 mins

What's up Scribe Tribe! The guys are back with another dope episode designed to help screenwriters (and writers of all kinds, really) hone their craft and learn more about the entertainment industry from the POV of emerging writers. This week, the guys review movies and shows that they have recently seen. And somehow, they even throw in reviews of a project they HAVE NOT seen yet.

022: Outlining (The most POWERFUL pre-writing tool)!

Aug 14 2024 57 mins

What's up Scribe Tribe! There are so many components and tools for writing an effective script (or any written work), but perhaps the most powerful tool is... OUTLINING!!! But why is outlining your script so important? How can it help you save time when writing your actual script? And are outlines something you'll need to learn if you want a successful career in television writing

021: Demystifying Beat Sheets (A Valuable Pre-Planning Tool )!

Aug 07 2024 69 mins

Hey Scribe Tribe! What is a story beat? What is a beat sheet? How can they help writers of all experience levels focus on key plot points in their stories, shape individual character story arcs, and streamline the outlining process before writing a TV show episode, film screenplay, or other project? Well this week the fellas are talking more about beats and beat sheets in their ser