The Black List Interview: Dylan Meyer on THE WRONG GIRLS
Meyer on surrounding yourself with the right collaborators, the importance of authenticity in casting and what she loves about making movies in Los Angeles...
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An Excerpt from WHAT YOU DO NOT SEE by Jane Howard-Martin
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Refn on fairy tales, creating an opera on film and father-and daughter stories...
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Why We Write: James Lantz
Read the newest submission in our beloved series...
An Exclusive Excerpt from CARELESS DRIVER by Gina Marie Guadagnino
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Why We Write: Natasha Lewin
Read the newest submission from a 2018 Black List x WIF Feature Residency alum...
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Why We Write: Billy Smith
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