Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV

• Rejection: How do we deal with it? (and can we ever use it in a positive way?)

  It doesn't matter who you are or what level you're at, the film and TV industry feels like it's built on rejection. Every single one of us will experience it many many times. And it sucks. It hurts. It can make you question your work and your talent and your place in the world. But it's part of the process.So with that in mind, how do we deal with the constant kick-backs? Does it ever get easier, and is there a way to turn it into something positive?Consider this episode a safe space to have a good vent about one of the worst parts of being an emerging writer; we share some personal rejection stories, plenty of tips for overcoming those dreaded writing rejection blues and as usual, try to make us all feel a little bit less alone. If you enjoyed this episode, please do share far and wide - let's revel in how much rejection sucks together. 📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabredfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Racism: When and how can we talk about racism in the industry?

  After mentioning it in almost every episode to date, this week we finally talk openly about racism and diversity in the film and TV industry - from the uncomfortable truths everyone knows but rarely says out loud, to the internal battles we face as emerging writers navigating it all.We actually sat down to talk about rejection (more on that next week) so this one's a little more free-form than normal, but we do pick at a lot of ongoing worries. Particularly that tension between knowing the system is unequal but still wondering if it's just that we're not quite up to standard as writers. We also talk about the pressure to self-censor (even on this very podcast) vs. being honest about our experiences, and of course how race and identity shape not only the stories we tell, but the way we’re allowed to tell them.BESEA Rising Waves statement on ESEA Representation in UK television can be found here - https://www.risingwaves.org/?p=1692📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Theme: Should I know what my script is about before I start writing it?

  It might sound wild, but sometimes our best and most meaningful work happens completely subconsciously. How many times have we sat down to write something profound and deeply thematically powerful, only to be crushed by the weight of what we're trying to do? So this week, we're (as Tray would say) "deeping it", to dig down into the overarching themes of our scripts, the intention behind them, and how much planning actually goes into their inclusion.We talk about Sinners, about Star Wars and about the great Michael Arndt, discussing how we came to write about everything from loneliness, to difficult parental relationships, to our cultural identities and only realised the subtext of what we'd written long after typing 'Fade Out'. After all, writing can be the best (and cheapest) therapy around!And if you're interested in the Michael Arndt lecture on endings, it's currently on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWHfsEJ5JJo📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Education: Should I get a degree in writing? (with Hanna Tatschl)

  The age old question, I need a creative writing degree, or even a Masters to be a successful writer? Well, you're in luck because our guest this week has both and IS a successful writer, so has a thing or two to say about education... The brilliant Hanna Tatschl, a working screenwriter and playwright from Dublin with credits across TV, theatre, and film, takes us through their unique journey into the industry - one that includes studying at Trinity College and Glasgow Caledonian University. We talk about why they chose to pursue formal education more than once, what they got out of each course, and how studying helped them build both their craft and confidence as a writer.They also give us a glimpse into the world of continuing drama, sharing how the sausage gets made on River City, and why soaps have proven to be such a fantastic proving ground for new writers. So if you’ve ever wondered whether you need to study writing, or why so many working screenwriters started on Casualty, Doctors and other continuing dramas, Hanna's episode is genuinely helpful, packed with insight, honesty, and encouragement. And if you want to follow Hanna's career, you can find them as @hannatatschl on Instagram! 📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Taking Time Off: Do I have to write every single day?

  It's a competitive industry where everyone seems to be hustling 24/7, so taking time off can often feel like a risk (or even a failure). Fear of missing out is real. So this week, we’re talking about rest - the kind that’s actually meaningful and necessary. We dig into our own fears around taking breaks, the pressure to be constantly producing, and the myth that real writers write every single day. We also explore what proper rest really looks like, and how stepping away (or at the very least, changing your focus) can sometimes be the most productive move of all.If you’ve ever felt guilty about not writing (or you're just totally burned out and in need of a pina colada) this one’s for you.📬 Get In Touch:Email us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @theemergingpodBen is @bmlrobinsMartin is @bananabreadfilmTray is @ByTrayepps✨ Support the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review! And share it with a fellow emerging writer who needs a boost (or a laugh). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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