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af Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin
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A podcast about romcoms, female-driven screenwriting, and breaking into the industry! Hosted by Isabel Thottam & Aviva Peltin.
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- 7.7 - Directing Finding Emily! (Interview with Alicia MacDonald) · 1 t. 0 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 6In this episode, we are joined on the pod by director Alicia McDonald who shares her journey into filmmaking, the creative process behind her rom-com Finding Emily, and insights…
- 7.6 - Editing Nobody Wants This! (Interview with Catherine Cloutier) · 56 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 6In this episode, we explore the world of editing! From film school to working on blockbuster trailers and scripted TV shows, this episode features a guest and friend, Catherine…
- 7.5 - From USC to Cannes (Interview with Candace Williamson) · 1 t. 17 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 5Welcome back to another episode of the pod! This week, we got to chat with local LA Director, Candace Williamson! She shares her journey from USC to Cannes, her experiences at…
- 7.4 - Directing In Seattle (Interview with Gracen Bayer) · 51 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 4We're back! In this episode, we chat with local Seattle filmmaker Gracen Bayer about her journey in the film industry, her projects, and her insights on directing, genre…
- 7.3 - How to Fundraise 12k While Hustling in LA (Interview with Kalee Quiñones) · 1 t. 10 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 3Another Wednesday, another episode of the pod!! In this episode, we explore the journey of being an emerging writer and filmmaker navigating the industry. Our friend and a…
- 7.2 - An International Romcom Debate (Interview with Becky Jerams) · 1 t. 8 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 2In this episode of the pod, we are joined by our writing group friend and fellow romcom writer, Becky Jerams! Becky is a UK-based novelist and joins us to share her journey from…
- 7.1 - Aviva Optioned A Script! · 1 t. 2 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 1We're bacccccck! And we are kicking off season 7 with amazing news to share and celebrate: Aviva optioned her first script!!!!! How freaking cool is that?! Listen to this episode…
- Table Read: Twinsies · 2 t. 8 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 1Welcome to the second table read on the pod! This episode features a unique table read format. We are joined by six professional actors who read for the characters in Aviva’s…
- Trailer: Twinsies Table Read · 3 min. · Sæson 7 Episode 1A special episode of the pod is releasing on 6/13/26, which happens to be Mary-Kate and Ashley’s birthday! Isabel & Aviva are joined by six actors for a table read of Aviva’s…
- 6.10 - Writing A Romcom For Tubi (Interview with Maggie Hartmans) · 1 t. 10 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 10It's the last episode of Season 6 already!? We think it was Worth The Wait for this chat with Maggie Hartmans, a screenwriter who turned her passion into a career and sold her…
- 6.9 - The Reality of La La Land (Interview with Avra Friedman) · 1 t. 17 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 9In this candid, fun chat on the pod, Avra Friedman joins us to share her behind the scenes of her life in La La Land! You may recognize her from our table read of Isabel's…
- 6.8 - Ableism in Romcoms (Interview with Alys Murray) · 1 t. 13 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 8In this episode of the pod, we discuss ableism in romcoms with writer Alys Murray! Alys shares her journey from aspiring musical theater director to successful screenwriter and…
- 6.7 - That Was So Romcom · 48 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 7We're back with another yap on the pod! In this episode, we breakdown how Isabel’s new daily writing flow helped her finally finish a script, why she stopped stressing over…
- 6.6 - A Cinderella Story (Interview with Leigh Dunlap) · 1 t. 5 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 6We've got a super exciting episode of the pod today! We had the honor of chatting with screenwriter Leigh Dunlap, creator of the beloved film 'A Cinderella Story!!!' We shared…
- 6.5 - Oscars Chat with Simone Toney! · 54 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 5In this new episode of the pod, we chat with screenwriter and cinephile, Simone Toney! Simone told us all about her journey as a screenwriter, her experiences at the 2025 Austin…
- 6.4 - Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas (Interview with Erin Rodman) · 1 t. 4 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 4We're back with a new interview! For this episode, we were so excited to chat with Erin Rodman, a showrunner and screenwriter who recently produced the new Hallmark series '12…
- 6.3 - Aviva Made A Short Film! · 58 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 3Another week, another episode of the pod! This time we discuss our personal creative journeys, chatting about the challenges and triumphs of writing and filmmaking! Aviva shares…
- 6.2 - How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (Interview with Kristen Buckley) · 1 t. 1 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 2Our first interview of season 6 is one we have been manifesting for a long time!! At the end of 2025 we finally got to chat with Kristen Buckley, the screenwriter of the iconic…
- 6.1 - 2026, We're Ready! · 1 t. 2 min. · Sæson 6 Episode 1We're back for another year of the pod!! For our first episode of season six, we reflect on our experiences and growth throughout 2025. We chat about the challenges of balancing…
- In Memory of Karen Glass · 1 t. 9 min.Hi, everyone. What a surreal episode to publish, but Aviva’s producer, mentor, and friend, Karen Glass, passed away unexpectedly this week. We are heartbroken. We wanted to…
