April Wolfe ("Ten Years Out In The Cold")
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04/21/22 • 26 min
A popular word of caution in writing MFAs is that it takes “ten years out in the cold” before anyone can expect success. For screenwriter and former film critic April Wolfe, that meant dozens of jobs, hundreds of cover letters, a dream opportunity as the head film critic of LA Weekly, an unexpected corporate takeover, a newfound creative collaboration, and an opportunity writing a greenlit movie for Universal/Blumhouse. Hers is a story forged by toughness, tenaciousness, and tears; illustrating what it takes for a writer from working-class roots to finally come out from the cold and be welcomed as a Hollywood insider.
Follow April on Twitter at @AWolfeful
Hosted by Jon Frechette
Produced by Jon Frechette & Todd Luoto
Artwork by Tim Ahern | @tim_ahern_art
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Music:
1. Li Fonte by Blue Dot Sessions 2. Morning Bells by Blue Dot Sessions 3. Drone Lemon by Blue Dot Sessions 4. Twitch FS by Blue Dot Sessions 5. Fever Creep by Blue Dot Sessions 6. Arlan Vale by Blue Dot Sessions 7. A Matter of Perspective by Jon Frechette 8. Ridicule by Jon Frechette 9. The Walking Tour by Jon Frechette 10. A Little Powder by Blue Dot Sessions 11. Best Laid Plans (Theme) by Jon Frechette
A popular word of caution in writing MFAs is that it takes “ten years out in the cold” before anyone can expect success. For screenwriter and former film critic April Wolfe, that meant dozens of jobs, hundreds of cover letters, a dream opportunity as the head film critic of LA Weekly, an unexpected corporate takeover, a newfound creative collaboration, and an opportunity writing a greenlit movie for Universal/Blumhouse. Hers is a story forged by toughness, tenaciousness, and tears; illustrating what it takes for a writer from working-class roots to finally come out from the cold and be welcomed as a Hollywood insider.
Follow April on Twitter at @AWolfeful
Hosted by Jon Frechette
Produced by Jon Frechette & Todd Luoto
Artwork by Tim Ahern | @tim_ahern_art
Support our show at bestlaidpod.com
Music:
1. Li Fonte by Blue Dot Sessions 2. Morning Bells by Blue Dot Sessions 3. Drone Lemon by Blue Dot Sessions 4. Twitch FS by Blue Dot Sessions 5. Fever Creep by Blue Dot Sessions 6. Arlan Vale by Blue Dot Sessions 7. A Matter of Perspective by Jon Frechette 8. Ridicule by Jon Frechette 9. The Walking Tour by Jon Frechette 10. A Little Powder by Blue Dot Sessions 11. Best Laid Plans (Theme) by Jon Frechette
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