Exclusive: Nrdc (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Black List, the Redford Center, and the CAA Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2024 Nrdc Climate Storytelling Fellowship and the Hollywood creatives who will mentor them. Along with new partner NBCUniversal, the organizations also announced the opening of the submission window for the 2025 cycle of the fellowship.
Now in its fourth year, the first-of-its-kind fellowship supports screenwriters in the revision of their feature or television screenplays that reflect our climate and environmental crises and engage with its impacts.
2024 Fellows, Mentors and Projects
Out of a record-breaking 456 submissions, Elizabeth Chatelain, Marcus Tappan, and writing pair Sasha Stewart and Casey Rand have been selected for their unique and captivating portrayals of the climate crisis. Each fellow, or writing team, will receive a $20,000 grant and be paired with an entertainment industry professional who will provide mentorship and creative support to further develop their screenplays.
This...
Now in its fourth year, the first-of-its-kind fellowship supports screenwriters in the revision of their feature or television screenplays that reflect our climate and environmental crises and engage with its impacts.
2024 Fellows, Mentors and Projects
Out of a record-breaking 456 submissions, Elizabeth Chatelain, Marcus Tappan, and writing pair Sasha Stewart and Casey Rand have been selected for their unique and captivating portrayals of the climate crisis. Each fellow, or writing team, will receive a $20,000 grant and be paired with an entertainment industry professional who will provide mentorship and creative support to further develop their screenplays.
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- 4/18/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #385: From King Richard to Bob Marley: One...
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.
The Filmmaker’s Podcast #385: From King Richard to Bob Marley: One...
- 3/4/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Netflix has added Sahara Bushue to its unscripted team, TheWrap can confirm.
Bushue had been consulting for the streaming giant since March. She will now join the company on a permanent basis on unscripted VP Brandon Riegg’s team. Her official title will be director of unscripted series.
Previously, Bushue worked as the senior vice president and head of unscripted for Westbrook Studios, the entertainment venture company founded by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. She was there for a little over two years when the company produced projects such as “Red Table Talk,” “Welcome to Earth,” “Amend: The Fight for America” and “Women of the Movement.”
Before that, Bushue was the senior vice president for alternative programming and development at NBC. Altogether, she was at the network for 13 years. Throughout her time at NBC, she’s worked on “America’s Got Talent,” “Ellen’s Game of Games,” “World of Dance,” “Little Big Shots” and “Hollywood Game Night.
Bushue had been consulting for the streaming giant since March. She will now join the company on a permanent basis on unscripted VP Brandon Riegg’s team. Her official title will be director of unscripted series.
Previously, Bushue worked as the senior vice president and head of unscripted for Westbrook Studios, the entertainment venture company founded by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. She was there for a little over two years when the company produced projects such as “Red Table Talk,” “Welcome to Earth,” “Amend: The Fight for America” and “Women of the Movement.”
Before that, Bushue was the senior vice president for alternative programming and development at NBC. Altogether, she was at the network for 13 years. Throughout her time at NBC, she’s worked on “America’s Got Talent,” “Ellen’s Game of Games,” “World of Dance,” “Little Big Shots” and “Hollywood Game Night.
- 10/13/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The first picket line of the 2023 writers strike took over an entire New York City block Tuesday afternoon, with the WGA work stoppage official, and union strike plans in full effect.
Hundreds of writers representing all parts of the WGA East’s membership marched on 5th Avenue, between 37th and 38th streets, blocking the entrance to the Newfront presentation for Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.
“This is viewed as an existential moment for writers,” writer, actor, producer and director Danny Strong told The Hollywood Reporter on the picket line. “I think that we are very dug in, and I think that what we’re asking for is fundamentally right and it is a basic sort of fairness. There’s more content than ever and yet writer salaries have gone significantly down because all these revenue streams have been eliminated.”
“We feel like the current financial model towards streaming in particular is unfair,...
Hundreds of writers representing all parts of the WGA East’s membership marched on 5th Avenue, between 37th and 38th streets, blocking the entrance to the Newfront presentation for Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.
“This is viewed as an existential moment for writers,” writer, actor, producer and director Danny Strong told The Hollywood Reporter on the picket line. “I think that we are very dug in, and I think that what we’re asking for is fundamentally right and it is a basic sort of fairness. There’s more content than ever and yet writer salaries have gone significantly down because all these revenue streams have been eliminated.”
“We feel like the current financial model towards streaming in particular is unfair,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Alex Weprin and Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Samantha Bee has lined up her first post “Full Frontal” project: She and former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien are creating a comedic docuseries about the crisis in women’s healthcare in the U.S., O’Brien confirmed to TheWrap on Monday.
Bee, whose TBS series was cancelled in June after seven seasons, devoted several segments to abortion rights on “Full Frontal.” O’Brien has produced and hosted CNN documentaries such as “Black in America,” which touched on the fact that Black women in America are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy complications than white women.
According to Deadline, which first reported the story, Bee’s Swimsuit Competition and O’Brien’s Sob Productions were already developing the series when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In the far-reaching wake of the historic judicial decision, the two decided to also host. The still untitled series will be...
Bee, whose TBS series was cancelled in June after seven seasons, devoted several segments to abortion rights on “Full Frontal.” O’Brien has produced and hosted CNN documentaries such as “Black in America,” which touched on the fact that Black women in America are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy complications than white women.
According to Deadline, which first reported the story, Bee’s Swimsuit Competition and O’Brien’s Sob Productions were already developing the series when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In the far-reaching wake of the historic judicial decision, the two decided to also host. The still untitled series will be...
- 8/22/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Samantha Bee and Soledad O’Brien are teaming to tackle the women’s health care crisis in the U.S. Deadline understands that the pair are to front a comedic docuseries on the topic.
It marks familiar territory for both Bee and O’Brien: Bee regularly covered the topic, including abortion rights, on her TBS show Full Frontal, and former CNN anchor O’Brien has hosted and produced several documentaries that touch on the subject including the CNN special Black in America.
The project marks Bee’s first since Full Frontal was canceled at TBS following the creation of Warner Bros Discovery.
Bee’s Swimsuit Competition and O’Brien’s Sob Productions were already developing a series about woman’s health that was to be hosted by others when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and they decided to front it themselves. They are looking to mix journalism and comedy in the untitled series,...
It marks familiar territory for both Bee and O’Brien: Bee regularly covered the topic, including abortion rights, on her TBS show Full Frontal, and former CNN anchor O’Brien has hosted and produced several documentaries that touch on the subject including the CNN special Black in America.
The project marks Bee’s first since Full Frontal was canceled at TBS following the creation of Warner Bros Discovery.
Bee’s Swimsuit Competition and O’Brien’s Sob Productions were already developing a series about woman’s health that was to be hosted by others when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and they decided to front it themselves. They are looking to mix journalism and comedy in the untitled series,...
- 8/22/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Carmelo Anthony has teamed with Westbrook Studios and Falkon Entertainment on Seven, a four-part docuseries, which Anthony’s company Creative 7 will also produce.
Named after Anthony’s signature jersey, Seven will chronicle the life and career of the 10-time NBA All-Star and entrepreneur, starting with his childhood, diving into the good, the bad, and sometimes ugly experiences and learnings that shaped him into the man and the athlete that he is today.
Seven promises to reveal the truth behind notable moments throughout Anthony’s career, many of which he has never spoken about publicly before. The series will also take an introspective look at his life and who he is today — at practice, after games, with his family — through the lens of what it means to be an athlete, a celebrity, and most importantly, a human being.
Anthony and his long-time business partner Asani Swann will executive produce the...
Named after Anthony’s signature jersey, Seven will chronicle the life and career of the 10-time NBA All-Star and entrepreneur, starting with his childhood, diving into the good, the bad, and sometimes ugly experiences and learnings that shaped him into the man and the athlete that he is today.
Seven promises to reveal the truth behind notable moments throughout Anthony’s career, many of which he has never spoken about publicly before. The series will also take an introspective look at his life and who he is today — at practice, after games, with his family — through the lens of what it means to be an athlete, a celebrity, and most importantly, a human being.
Anthony and his long-time business partner Asani Swann will executive produce the...
- 8/15/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After directing Will Smith to a SAG Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated performance in King Richard, which has been nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture, Reinaldo Marcus Green has set up a new project with Lionsgate—an untitled dramedy that he will write, direct and produce for the studio.
In the film, a young man facing mounting school loans moves in with his Puerto Rican mother, who he didn’t grow up with. What begins as a way to save money becomes a life-changing education about his parents, love, and himself. Aaron Edmonds and Chisom Ude are overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
“We’re huge fans of Rei’s – he’s a huge reason why King Richard is such an award season favorite,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s President, Nathan Kahane. “His incredible talent lets him tap into untold stories that celebrate cultures and traditions along with a...
In the film, a young man facing mounting school loans moves in with his Puerto Rican mother, who he didn’t grow up with. What begins as a way to save money becomes a life-changing education about his parents, love, and himself. Aaron Edmonds and Chisom Ude are overseeing the project for Lionsgate.
“We’re huge fans of Rei’s – he’s a huge reason why King Richard is such an award season favorite,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s President, Nathan Kahane. “His incredible talent lets him tap into untold stories that celebrate cultures and traditions along with a...
- 3/10/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America, East will hold its annual “And the Nominees Are…” documentary contenders’ panel on March 8, with Variety hosting the livestream.
The limited series panel will take place at 7 p.m. Et/ 4 p.m. Pt and will be split into two parts, with the second one airing 45 minutes after the first. It will be streamed on Variety.com via the YouTube link below, and on Zoom for members of the Guild.
The first conversation will include WGA nominees Pax Wassermann (“Becoming Cousteau”), Marc Shaffer (“Exposing Muybridge”), Suzanne Joe Kai (“Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres”) and Robe Imbriano (“Amend: The Fight for America”). The second part will feature panelists Rick Young (“The Healthcare Divide”), Marcela Gaviria (“The Jihadist”), Geoffrey C. Ward (“A Writer”), Gene Tempest and Sarah Burns (“Round One”). The panels will be moderated by Wgae president Michael Winship.
The 2022 Writers Guild...
The limited series panel will take place at 7 p.m. Et/ 4 p.m. Pt and will be split into two parts, with the second one airing 45 minutes after the first. It will be streamed on Variety.com via the YouTube link below, and on Zoom for members of the Guild.
The first conversation will include WGA nominees Pax Wassermann (“Becoming Cousteau”), Marc Shaffer (“Exposing Muybridge”), Suzanne Joe Kai (“Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres”) and Robe Imbriano (“Amend: The Fight for America”). The second part will feature panelists Rick Young (“The Healthcare Divide”), Marcela Gaviria (“The Jihadist”), Geoffrey C. Ward (“A Writer”), Gene Tempest and Sarah Burns (“Round One”). The panels will be moderated by Wgae president Michael Winship.
The 2022 Writers Guild...
- 3/8/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
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