Eunice has successfully produced several award-winning short films that have jumpstarted screenwriter and filmmaker's careers. In this short but informative episode, she shares the blueprint with you as well as some critical mistakes you can avoid on your path to success as a filmmaker.

Scared to tell people your story ideas? Ever been attacked by idea vultures? If you have then you definitely want to tune into this episode where Eunice shares the REAL and ONLY way you can truly protect your ideas from being stolen.Episode Resources:Big Magic Book - Elizabeth Gilbert

Listen as a writer, director and producer, Brandon Miree talks with Eunice about some of the fatal mistakes he made early in his filmmaking career and the real reason so many black screenwriters are rejected by Hollywood (its not what you think).From football and loss to creating a powerful award-winning animated short, The Magical Root, a story about the untold life of Fredrick Douglass, Brandon drops gems you can't google about writing relatable characters, the power of belief and how to prove your own value so you never have to wait for Hollywood to say yes.EPISODE RESOURCESThe Magical RootBrandon Miree IMBbThe Magical Root IG

The age old advice screenwriters get is to read scripts other people wrote but, what exactly are you supposed to look for?In this episode,  Eunice Smith shares 10 of the top 20 questions in her Script Reading Checklist that helps you identify the good, bad, and ugly in other people's screenplays so you can avoid the same mistakes when you sit down to write.Episode ResourcesScript Reading ChecklistFREE ScreenplaysOscar Award Winning Screenplays

In this short but powerful episode, Eunice talks about the three things that ruin most scenes for screenwriters and it's not that lame "show don't tell" BS people like to give writers. It's these:The KnowingPlaying It SafeMeasuring Too Early or Too LateThen Eunice takes you beyond the problem to three easy to implement SOLUTIONS you can use  fix these problems in your screenplay FOREVER!Episode Resources:Scene Map Blueprint

Wondering how to get national AND international distribution for your film? Listen as Dan Mirvish, award-winning writer, producer and director shares how he got more than 60 theathers for the premier of his film 18 1/2.  In addition to his vast knowledge of film distribution and the business side of filmmaking, Dan is the co-founder of Slam Dance, the film festival that showed up on the steps of Sundance in the early 90s and has been making a way for first time directors since.  Dan shares how to get your feature qualified for the Oscars, his take on people "stealing" your script and more.Episode Resources The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent FilmmakingConnect with Dan Mirvish18 1/2 FilmDan on TwitterFollow 18 1/2 Film on IG

Writing screenplays can feel so complicated but in this episode, Eunice breaks down the three Cs of writing a successful screenplay regardless of the project length, genre type OR even if you've never written a screenplay in your life!

It's not easy to become a successful filmmaker, especially as a black woman in a male-dominated industry but SO WHAT!!!Yeah, people will try to hold you back but THIS brilliant Black Woman, Omeiga Keeys (yes, two Es) found success without seeking permission and shares how you can do the same (even if you ARE a man) Atlanta based writer, producer, director and actress Omeiga Keeys shares how she went from writing as therapy to working on pre-production for Black Panther and becoming the owner of her own production company with multiple projects streaming.Connect with OmeigaFollow Omeiga Keeys on Get Your Tix for Faded Reunion

Isn't it time you finally start CRUSHING goals instead of watching everyone else be great? Eunice shares three tips for getting your rear in gear TODAY!Get ready to CONSISTENTLY match your performance to your potential so you can script the success you deserve!Episode ResourcesThe Four Agreements BookThe Domino Effect BookIntegrity: Without It, Nothing Works (article)Happy Pocket Full of Money

Eunice gets real about the other B.S. that can stop your story in it's tracks and it's not bull$#it.If you ever find yourself struggling to get your ideas out of your head and onto the page, tune into this informative episode where Eunice, writer, producer and script coach, shares some of her personal struggles, strategies and triumphs over writer's block.