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Act Two Podcast

Tasha Huo & Josh Hallman

Behind-the-Scenes of the Business and Craft of professional Screenwriting.

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  • S7 · E22
    June 8 · 36 min

    What to See This Summer | 2026 Movie Picks

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the 2026 Summer Blockbuster line-up, what's worth seeing, what are some surprises, and ask the age-old post-pandemic question are "movies back?!" Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E21
    June 1 · 41 min

    How Their Stolen Short Film Led to a Hollywood Feature Deal | Interview: Ryan Polly & Matt Black

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with writer-directors Ryan Polly and Matt Black to talk about their wild story of theft and impersonation that led to them making their first Hollywood feature film, and about what it's like to find Hollywood success while living and working in Texas. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E20
    May 26 · 37 min

    Listener Q&A: When a Movie Kills Your Script & Script Submission Rules Hollywood Expects You to Know

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman answer listener questions about what to do when you see a trailer for an upcoming movie... that looks a lot like the script you've just worked so hard writing. How dead is your idea really? Also, what do Studios and Producers expect when it comes to formatting your scripts when you submit them? TWIW: Tasha saw The Sheep Detectives and Remarkably Bright Creatures / Tasha got a good reminder on how to develop ideas from Christopher Nolan & Rian Johnson Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E19
    May 18 · 54 min

    How to Pitch a Screenplay | Producer & Pitch Coach Emmeline Yang Hankins on What Actually Works

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with producer & development consultant, Emmeline Yang Hankins, to discuss what she's learned over the years about perfecting a pitch, and how she teaches pitching as a powerful tool at any stage of development. Her signature class for scripted TV, Kickstart My Pitch, has new dates coming up in June! Act Two listeners can get an exclusive discount to Emmeline's pitching class at http://talktoemm.com/acttwo Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E18
    May 4 · 31 min

    Go Forth and Write Your Spec

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman check in on their current specs, break down their process for starting a new idea, and talk about why uninterrupted writing time is nearly impossible to protect. Also, TWIW! Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S5 · E9
    April 27 · 56 min

    The Agent Series with Mark Hartogsohn: What is a Lit Agent and How to Get One? (REPOST)

    Host Tasha Huo brings on her Gersh agent, Mark Hartogsohn, for the first in a series designed to help Screenwriters navigate what it means to get an Agent and maximize your working relationship once you have an Agent. In this introductory installment, Tasha and Josh discuss how Mark became a Hollywood agent, what it means to be a Lit Agent for Screen and TV Writers, and how he goes about finding new clients. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E16
    April 20 · 32 min

    Rewriting for Yourself vs. Rewriting as a Professional Writer

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman break down the mindset shift between rewriting for yourself and rewriting for a job, and what it really means to rewrite like a professional writer. Also, in TWIW... Josh drives Jason Blum's golf cart, and Tasha takes a retreat! Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E15
    April 14 · 36 min

    The Art of the Cheer Moment | How to Write Scenes That Excite Audiences

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman mourn the shuttering of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot by talking about one of their most valuable lessons from JJ... "Cheer Moments". They discuss examples in Film & TV and how to craft an iconic cheer moment in your own script. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E14
    April 7 · 40 min

    Good Writing Isn't Enough | The "Other" Skills Every Screenwriter Needs to Succeed

    Just being a great writer doesn't mean you can make it as a professional Screenwriter. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what other qualities professional Screenwriters possess that help make them undeniable hires with career longevity. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E13
    March 30 · 26 min

    Don't Send That Script Yet: Rewrites, Feedback & Knowing When Your Screenplay is Ready

    Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman field a listener question about Rewrites. Do you really need to rewrite your drafts before sending them to managers and agents? Will that slow momentum? How many scripts should you revise before you can start querying reps? Do you need a portfolio of scripts, or just one solid script? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E12
    March 23 · 35 min

    Is the Screenwriting Life Worth It? Yes - Here's Why (Part 2)

    In Part Two of a series about the Screenwriter's lifestyle, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman dig into all the ways being a professional Screenwriter is exactly the dream you imagine it to be, and more. If you think you can't handle the Ugly Truths of the previous episode, maybe this will change your mind. TWIW: Tasha had to brainstorm horror movie ideas from scratch; where did she start? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

  • S7 · E11
    March 17 · 41 min

    Is the Screenwriting Life Worth It? The Ugly Truth (Part 1 of 2)

    Being a Screenwriter is a worthy dream that is attainable. But the dream is much different than we imagine. In this Part One of a series, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the realities of a professional Screenwriter's lifestyle, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. TWIW: What to do when a studio wants to make a movie from a terrible book? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

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