Aurin Squire, producer, playwright and screenwriter speaks with us about the importance of representation in the Writers Room and perspectives in storytelling at this pivotal moment in the industry

Read more about Aurin here.

Takeaways:

• Aurin Squire emphasizes the importance of writing from personal experience and perspective.
• The writer's room is a collaborative and sacred space for creativity.
• The need for representation in the industry extends beyond actors to all behind-the-scenes roles.
• Aurin advocates for access to storytelling across different identities.
• He believes in the power of diverse voices to enrich storytelling.
• Aurin's future projects aim to explore multicultural backgrounds and science fiction.
• He credits his background in sports for developing self-motivation and discipline.
• Self-care practices like meditation help him navigate the creative process.
• Aurin values the importance of community and collaboration in the arts.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Aurin Squire

00:49 - The Journey from Journalism to Playwriting

04:02 - Exploring Multicultural Perspectives in Writing

07:58 - The Dynamics of a Writer's Room

11:49 - Understanding Production Deals and Pods

18:04 - The Importance of Representation Behind the Camera

21:00 - Navigating Identity in Storytelling

26:04 - Future Aspirations and Storytelling Goals

29:51 - The Influence of Sports on Creative Discipline

34:13 - Self-Care Practices for Creatives

36:11 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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The Team:

Caroline Liem – Producer & Host

Grant Kretchick – Producer & Host

Cris Graves - Producer & Editor

David Margolin Lawson - Composer

Emily Yaneth Perez – Administration

In the Podlight is produced in collaboration with Pace University – Sands

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