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Scott Myers interviews Justin Kremer about his original screenplay “McCarthy,” which made the 2012 Black List. Kremer discusses the thrill of the recognition and how writing evolved from childhood sports journals to a passion for film.
- Justin Kremer's script "McCarthy" made the 2012 Black List, landing him representation and unexpected career opportunities.
- His writing habits trace back to childhood sports journals about the Yankees and wrestling before a high-school film class redirected him toward screenwriting.
- He attended Temple for undergrad and Drexel for a graduate film program, making a short film called "Interface" along the way.
- He wrote and polished "McCarthy" during breaks from law school, and after graduating sold a sci-fi TV pilot, though "McCarthy" remains his signature calling-card script.
Scott Myers talks with Sarah Jane Inwards about her journey from growing up in Rochester, Minnesota, to writing “Jellyfish Summer,” which won the 2017 Nicholl Fellowship and landed on the Black List. They discuss her screenwriting process and what the awards have meant for her career.
- Sarah Jane Inwards won the 2017 Nicholl Fellowship (including a $35,000 prize) and landed on the 2017 Black List for her script "Jellyfish Summer," a drama about a troubled teen healing at her grandparents' Lake Superior cottage.
- The awards opened doors to agency meetings, manager interest, and calls from mid-level studios, but also raised expectations that make her treat every draft as a fresh challenge.
- She cited Pixar's "Inside Out" as a personal touchstone, particularly because protagonist Riley's Minnesota roots resonated with her own background and moved her emotionally.