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In this episode Vicki talks about being a "midwife" to stories with some handy hints and tips for writers who have stories to deliver. She also shares what it was like to co-write a sitcom with her husband, and Spling and I hunt through a VHS cassette for the opening theme of SOS - a South African sitcom Vicki wrote.

In this episode, Raffaella talks about how Instagram likes get her out of bed, what it's like being a Dassie and how she really isn't creative. We also learn how moments in the hugely popular kids animation "Kumba" were informed by, amongst other things, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", Ecology Studies and Fundamental Religions. A hilarious and honest look at the writing process.

Movie critic Spling hosts Matthew Kalil as he uses his book The Three Wells of Screenwriting to interview screenwriters. In this episode, Sean talks about writing and producing “Five Fingers For Marseilles” an African Western. Insights around writing within a genre, finding unique characters and being part of the process from idea to screen are all passionately discussed by Sean. Ever wanted to know what it takes to write and make a film over many years? Sean lets us into his unique and intimate process.

Movie critic Spling hosts Matthew Kalil as he uses his book The Three Wells of Screenwriting to interview screenwriters. In this episode, Sam talks about how a fascination with complex mechanics of the universe led to his writing (kinda), how luck is often made rather than random and about his book Zodiac. He also gives the best advice on how to stop looking at your smart phone and get writing! A deep and metaphysical discussion. With some laughs of course.

Movie critic Spling hosts Matthew Kalil as he uses his book The Three Wells of Screenwriting to interview screenwriters. In this episode, Ndumiso talks about challenging patriarchy and the difficulties in writing in a second language. A fragile, timeous and important interview.

Movie critic Spling hosts Matthew Kalil as he uses his book The Three Wells of Screenwriting to interview screenwriters. In this episode, Grieg talks about writing for animation and how to access the Imagination Well. Lots of laughter and manic animation energy!

Movie critic Spling hosts Matthew Kalil as he uses his book The Three Wells of Screenwriting to interview screenwriters. In this episode, Corne talks about Duende and writing what matters.