Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV
Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV
Podcast Description
Emerging UK-based screenwriters Tray Epps, Martin F. Wong and Ben Robins chat, debate, moan and celebrate the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is trying to build a career as a working writer in the film and television industry. Alongside a revolving door of (much more successful) guests, they discuss everything from how to approach agents, to which writing competitions are worth applying to and everything inbetween, in a funny, down-to-earth and practical way. Join us on this journey - you are not alone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics related to building a writing career in film and television, focusing on the emotional and financial struggles writers face. Key themes include how to approach agents, tips on valuable writing competitions, and candid discussions about the industry's ups and downs, making episodes relatable and informative.

Emerging UK-based screenwriters Tray Epps, Martin F. Wong and Ben Robins chat, debate, moan and celebrate the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is trying to build a career as a working writer in the film and television industry. Alongside a revolving door of (much more successful) guests, they discuss everything from how to approach agents, to which writing competitions are worth applying to and everything inbetween, in a funny, down-to-earth and practical way.
Join us on this journey – you are not alone!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How many times have we been told not to direct on the page, or not write songs into our scripts? Don’t open with a dream, or someone waking up. Formatting is the be all and end all. But how many of these so called “rules” actually matter, and how many can we break without coming across as obnoxious?
It’s a fine line, so this episode’s all about digging into those unwritten rules of screenwriting: where they come from, why they exist, and when it’s okay (or even smart) to ignore them completely. We chat about the balance between structure and creativity, the fear of “doing it wrong,” and how trusting your voice might be the real key to great writing.
If you’ve ever second-guessed a bold choice or felt boxed in by screenwriting formulas, we’re here for you!
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Email us: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: @theemergingpod
Ben is @bmlrobins
Martin is @bananabreadfilm
Tray is @ByTrayepps
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