James talks to writer/director Laurie Collyer about how a script evolves through pre-production, production, and post-production. Her latest film, SUNLIGHT JR., starring Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon, is in theaters this week.

We also discuss her 2006 release SHERRYBABY, starring Maggie Gyllenhaall and Danny Trejo.

By the way, SUNLIGHT JR is also available on demand, on cable TV as well as Amazon Prime.

Referenced in the episode:

Laurie Collyer
SUNLIGHT JR.
SHERRYBABY
NUYORICAN DREAM
NICKEL AND DIMED: ON NOT GETTING BY IN AMERICADirect Download Link for the episode

More about this show, for new listeners:

In The Narrative Breakdown, Cheryl Klein, James Monohan, and other guest co-hosts discuss storytelling tips and techniques of interest to any writer, student, or fan of quality creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, fan fiction, English literature, etc. Each episode, Cheryl and James draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song lyrics. Featuring various co-hosts and writers, as well as material from Cheryl Klein’s book ‘Second Sight’ and James’ iPhone / iPad app ‘The Storyometer.’