The Diversity Hires

The Diversity Hires, Sherman Payne, Shukree Tilghman
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Two professional screenwriters living and working in LA discuss the craft, culture and business of writing for Film and TV from a decidedly Black point-of-view.

  1. THD 047: Screenwriter Commandments (part 2)

    11/03/2022

    THD 047: Screenwriter Commandments (part 2)

    Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments.  Finally! Listen now! Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

    54 min
  2. TDH 046: Screenwriter Commandments (part 1)

    06/16/2022

    TDH 046: Screenwriter Commandments (part 1)

    Shu and Sherm are setting truth in stone. Part One of the Screenwriter Commandments. Thou shalt write, write, write every day! and more... Listen now! Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

    26 min
  3. TDH 045: Ideas that Slap

    04/05/2022

    TDH 045: Ideas that Slap

    A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is an idea worth? Shu and Sherm break down what makes an idea worth pursuing in your writing, they discuss the difference between high concept and low concept ideas, and they discuss a slap that somehow we all felt. You know the one. Listen now! Website Instagram Facebook Twitter E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

    57 min
  4. TDH 044: Adaptation

    09/08/2021

    TDH 044: Adaptation

    In this week’s episode, Shu and Sherm talk all about adaptations.  They give you pointers on how to write a screenplay from existing source material and share their views on film and TV adaptations.  Listen now! Website Patreon Instagram Facebook Twitter E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 10m
  5. TDH 043: How to Get Your Show on TV (feat. Anil Kurian)

    09/01/2021

    TDH 043: How to Get Your Show on TV (feat. Anil Kurian)

    This week, Shu and Sherm talk to a Development Executive. Anil Kurian, Head of Development for G-Unit Film & Television, joins The Diversity Hires to discuss the development process from the perspective of an executive and gives new writers tips for getting their work recognized. Website Patreon Instagram Facebook Twitter E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 13m
  6. TDH 042: Fuuuuuck (Crafting Scenes)

    08/25/2021

    TDH 042: Fuuuuuck (Crafting Scenes)

    Shu and Sherm discuss the craft of screenwriting in this week’s episode about scenes.  They give you practical advice on how to improve your writing and craft great scenes.  They also weigh in on a Twitter debate about nepotism and whether or not Hollywood is a meritocracy.  Listen! Website Patreon Instagram Facebook Twitter E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 24m
  7. TDH 041: Shu Hates Genre

    08/18/2021

    TDH 041: Shu Hates Genre

    This week, Shu and Sherm talk about genre.  They define the term and share their thoughts on how the use of genre affects storytelling.  They also address the demand for livable wages by writers’ assistants.  Listen now! Website Patreon Instagram Facebook Twitter E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 5m
  8. TDH 040: Put Some RESPECT on Her Name (feat. Tracey Scott Wilson)

    08/11/2021

    TDH 040: Put Some RESPECT on Her Name (feat. Tracey Scott Wilson)

    Tracey Scott Wilson, writer of the new Aretha Franklin Biopic, Respect, joins The Diversity Hires to discuss her career.  From novels and plays to television and film, Tracey has conquered it all.  She shares her journey and drops some knowledge for aspiring writers.  Listen now! Website Patreon Instagram Facebook Twitter E-mail: diversityhirespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 8m
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Two professional screenwriters living and working in LA discuss the craft, culture and business of writing for Film and TV from a decidedly Black point-of-view.

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  • Creator
    The Diversity Hires, Sherman Payne, Shukree Tilghman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 The Diversity Hires
  • Show Website
    The Diversity Hires