This week Andrew is joined by acclaimed screenwriter and playwright Jason Keller. Jason has written some of Hollywood’s biggest hits while working with some of the brightest stars in show business. Most recently, Jason wrote Ford v Ferrari starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. The film won two Academy Awards and was nominated for two more, including a Best Picture nomination. You’ll hear about Jason’s writing process—and the schedules, routines, and workflows he utilizes to create, organize, and develop his ideas. He also shares a behind the scenes look at the process of making a movie. This conversation is filled with tips and frameworks that will help you be more creative, productive, and make the most of your big ideas.
Show highlights:
1:56 - Jason's journey into screenwriting
2:22 - Moving to LA at age 19 to pursue entertainment career
3:26 - Starting out in LA without a network
4:56 - Challenges breaking into entertainment industry
7:17 - Learning from mentors
10:01 - Jason's routines and creative process
11:36 - Importance of mindset
12:10 - Jason's writing process
14:10 - Preparing for the next day's work
15:17 - How Jason finds new ideas
16:26 - Mapping out a story
16:45 - 4 step writing process
18:36 - Moving forward when it's not your best work
20:10 - Role of consistency
22:46 - Process of creating a movie
23:43 - Collaborating with others
27:01 - Why the writing process humbles you
28:01 - Finding projects that excite you
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