Curious About Screenwriting Network

About Curious About Screenwriting Network

Welcome to the Curious about Screenwriting Podcast where you'll enjoy listening to fascinating film industry guests who share their insights on how you can take your screenwriting career to the next level.

Publisher

International Screenwriters' Association

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2022

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

155 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   ISA: The Top 10 Scariest Horror Movies We've Ever Seen

   What's the scariest movie you've EVER seen? Max Timm & Scott Markus and are counting down their personal Top 10 scariest horror movies of all time. They dive into the movies that have genuinely frightened them, haunted their imaginations, and stuck with them long after the credits rolled. They also want to hear from you! - What movie terrified you the most? - What makes a horror movie truly scary? - Are jump scares enough, or is psychological terror more effective? - What can screenwriters and filmmakers learn from the horror movies that scare us the most? Whether you're a horror fan, filmmaker, screenwriter, or simply someone who loves a good scare, pull up a chair and join the night of frightening movies, filmmaking discussion, and plenty of disagreement over what really belongs on the list!

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Answering Your Questions About the ISA Development Slate w/ Felicity Wren

   Creative Executive Felicity Wren breaks down everything you need to know about the ISA Development Slate: how writers are selected, what happens after you're chosen, and the real truth about building a screenwriting career.

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   ISA Presents: Finding Stories in the Unknown with Mothman Prophecies Screenwriter Richard Hatem

   Screenwriter and producer Richard Hatem has built a career turning the unexplained into unforgettable television and film, from The Mothman Prophecies to Supernatural, Grimm, and The Dead Zone. He's also the host of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf.

Who has been a guest on Curious About Screenwriting Network

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Craig James
• Allegra Oxborough
• Paul Lindsay
• Jen Butler
• AJ Bermudez

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

380,270

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.9 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

92

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Books guests

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