Episode 7 - Writing, Networking, and the Power of Serving, with Sean Gaffney

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt welcome special guest, Sean Gaffney, a prolific writer with a wide range of work spanning plays, features, videos, and animation projects. Gaffney talks about his work for Big Idea, his time as a Story Administrator at Warner Bros, and his experience as Managing Director of Taproot Theater in Seattle. They delve into his journey into Christian filmmaking through theater, and how he transitioned to writing for animation and feature film. The discussion includes:

• His VeggieTales Experience
• The Power of Networking and Service
• Overcoming the Challenges of Self-Promotion
• The Story Behind 'In-Lawfully Yours'
• Being Prepared for Opportunities
• The Importance of Perseverance
• Advice for Aspiring Writers

Sean Gaffney has authored well over two hundred produced plays, features, videos, animation projects, YouTube series episodes and short films (including for Big Idea and SuperBook). He was the Story Administrator for Warner Bros. Features and the Managing Director of Taproot Theatre (Seattle). Gaffney currently is an Associate Professor in Media Communication and Screenwriting at Asbury University, as well as Associate Dean of the School of Communications. He received his BFA from Drake University, his MFA from Columbia University, and studied with Act One: Writing for Hollywood.

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The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. 

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