Welcome 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 Mary-Kate and Ashley-inspired romcom fan fiction script, TWINSIES.

Logline: After their grandfather dies, two Millennial twins travel to his farm in Austria and find themselves transported to an alternate dimension — a tween movie set in 2002.

MC LORIO: Nova

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MONALISA LABRADOR: Leora

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KOLBY KING: Friedrich, Alexander

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NICK WRAY: Wolfgang, Frank, Hans, Jürgen, Edward, Mayor, Austrian Man 1, Security Guard 1, French Boys, Creepy Man, Man in an Apron, Last Man, Hippie, Crowd Member #1, Guest 4

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SUSANNAH STENGEL: Gertrude, Niko, Linda Park, Policewoman, Guest 1, Operator, Thief

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AVRA FRIEDMAN: Emilia, Chloe, Flower Seller, Mother, Nurse, Model 1, Guest 2, Airline Attendant, Hair Stylist, Cashier, Tween Girl, Owner, Little Boy, Event Organizer, Developer, Jailer, Butcher

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ISABEL: Megan-Ann, Tourist, Austrian Man 2, Security Guard 2, Guest 3, Model 2

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A 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 Mary-Kate and Ashley-inspired romcom fan fiction script, TWINSIES (the same script Isabel read when they first connected on Twitter).

Logline: After their grandfather dies, two Millennial twins travel to his farm in Austria and find themselves transported to an alternate dimension — a tween movie set in 2002.

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It'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 first movie to Tubi, a free streaming platform! Maggie joins us on the pod to tell us how she made her first movie, a rom-com, 'Worth the Wait' for Tubi!! Maggie shares her journey in screenwriting, the impact of the pandemic on her career, and her creative process.

Watch Worth The Wait on Tubi for Free here: https://tubitv.com/movies/100039535/worth-the-wait

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In 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 script, Dating Zac Efron! We had such a good time chatting with Avra about the bizarre world of seat fillers at the Oscars to the secret joys and frustrations of being an actor, comedian, and aspiring writer in Hollywood. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to navigate LA’s acting scene, juggle stand-up gigs, or shop at the beloved health food store, Erewhon , then consider this episode your backstage pass!

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In 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 novelist. She discusses her work in rom-coms for Hallmark and Lifetime, the creative process behind her scripts, and her insights into the industry, including diversity initiatives and the art of the romcom!

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We'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 perfect scenes, and her "dump draft" technique that keeps her writing consistent! Aviva shares her recent wins—including winning $500 in a romcom screenplay contest!

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We'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 and reflected on this iconic film's impact, particularly on both Aviva and Isabel's pre-teen years! Leigh shared some behind-the-scenes fun facts about the script's development, casting choices (we love you Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray), and the film's super fun premiere! She also shared some valuable advice for aspiring screenwriters navigating the complexities of the industry and the impact of AI on screenwriting.

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In 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 Film Festival, and her insights on pop culture, specifically some of her hot takes on the Oscar noms!!

Simone’s Sunstack: https://simonetoney.substack.com/

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