Podcast: The Process.Ink — Episode 1 with Brent Forrestor

Tom Benedek is my good friend and co-founder of Screenwriting Master Class. In fact, Tom is the very first screenwriter I met when I first broke into the business in 1987 (we had offices in the same building on the Universal Studios lot).

Tom has written over 40 projects with some of the top people in the movie and TV business including Robert Zemeckis, Lawrence Kasdan, Lili Fini Zanuck and Richard Zanuck, David Brown, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, Sydney Pollack, Richard Rush, Harold Ramis, Lauren Schuler Donner and Richard Donner.

Recently Tom launched The Process.Ink, a podcast in which he talks creative process with writers, showrunners, directors, producers, actors, executives, agents, and managers.

In Episode 1, he has a great conversation with Brent Forrestor, showrunner and writer on multiple TV series including The Office, The Simpsons, and King of the Hill. You may listen to it here.

If you’re interested in learning more about the craft with Tom, he has a unique 10 week original TV pilot workshop beginning Monday, November 7. Here is what just a few writers who have taken classes with Tom have to say about him:

“I have taken two classes with Tom, and both were remarkable. I not only learned a great deal, but also found myself part of a very supportive and dedicated community of writers. Tom set a perfect tone, emphasizing craft and commitment while at the same time encouraging us to experiment, play with ideas, and create.” — Erin O’Connor

I have thoroughly enjoyed the lectures and Tom’s insight, encouragement, and feedback. I highly recommend these courses to anybody — from beginners to those farther on the screenwriting path.” — Goran Spoljaric

“Tom is terrific. For someone like me who’s read the basic texts and slogged through writing several less-than-great pilot scripts, his approach and insightful comments were really helpful.” — Chris Cowley

“What makes Tom stand out are: his ethics; his true caring and concern for each student and that student’s work; and his commitment to help each student successfully get what he or she needs to learn next to write a polished script — whether for the big screen or for tv. Thanks, Tom” — Melodie Beattie

For more information on the TV pilot workshop, go here.

For other The Process.Ink podcasts, go here.