Screenwriter and actor Bob Saenz is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Brannon Hollingsworth. Bob talks about transitioning into a career in film and T.V. at age 40 and what the job of a scriptwriter actually entails. He shares with Brannon how he works creatively within the confines of what producers want to see.
“Everyone is going to take their own path to success doing this. You talk to 100 screenwriters who are professionals and every single one of them will tell you a different story of how they go there.” – Bob Saenz
Bob Saenz is a screenwriter and actor, with 17 films written and produced works like Hallmark’s Help for the Holidays and the Christian film Church People. He’s also done multiple rewrites, book adaptations, and script polishes for hire on film and TV projects and wrote the popular screenwriting book That’s Not the Way It Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Craft and Business of Screenwriting and he speaks, teaches, and presents panels at writers’ conferences and film festivals across the country, including the Mount Herman Christian Writers Conference.
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Show Notes
The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link.
- “That’s Not The Way It Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Craft and Business of Screenwriting” – https://amzn.to/3KqSWYJ [Affiliate]
- The Christmas Star – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16150878/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_1
- The Farmer and the Belle – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7756084/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_4
- Church People – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717822/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1
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Credits
This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by are Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Oxborough. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
