The guest speaker recommends reading scripts from experienced and successful screenwriters such as Eric Roth, Scott Silver, and Chris Terrio to get a sense of how to write a screenplay. He also recommends starting with the basics of screenwriting and suggests reading scripts from Charlie Califman which can inspire readers to keep writing.
A discussion on how movie scripts are read and the importance of a great story.
The speaker discusses their mixed feelings towards their own artistic passions and how they relate to the desire to be a savant like Da Vinci. They mention creating music and film as their outlets for expression.
The speaker did not have a clear moment of realization that he wanted to act but instead found himself acting while doing other types of work.
The speaker describes falling in love with acting after her first scene and the realization of the complexity of the craft. She also mentions her involvement in a hilarious movie with Keegan-Michael Key and Rob Hubel.
The speaker realized that while they enjoyed watching stand-up comedians, their own skills were better suited for writing movies, where they could carve out their own unique space.