In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, Jeff Barker explores the creative journeys of some of today’s most exciting screenwriters and filmmakers, from Oscar winners to breakout indie voices.
We dive deep into the writing styles, influences, and careers of:
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🧠 Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain)
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🔥 Coralie Fargeat (Revenge, The Substance)
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🌊 Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes at Night)
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👁 Jordan Peele (Us, Get Out)
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🌑 Robert & Max Eggers (The Lighthouse, Nosferatu)
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💀 Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar, Eddington)
- 💀 Curry Barker (Milk & Serial, Obsession)
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🤖 Drew Hancock (Companion)
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🎾 Justin Kuritzkes (Challengers)
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🥁 Damien Chazelle (Whiplash, La La Land)
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🕵️ Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Conclave)
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🩸 Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies, Babygirl)
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🎤 Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold (Vox Lux, The Brutalist)
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🌆 Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Anora)
Plus, a special conversation with rising creator Curry Barker about Jordan Peele’s influence on his own filmmaking, writing horror, and creating cinematic sketch comedy.
If you're into screenwriting, directing, or just love bold modern cinema, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.
🎬 Subscribe, rate, and follow The Screenplay Lab for more in-depth breakdowns of the screenwriters shaping today’s film landscape.
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