Ever wondered what the first draft of your favorite movie looked like?

Calling all film buffs. Have you ever wondered how your favorite scenes made it from a blank page to the silver screen? Well, wonder no more. Script Apart is a podcast about the first drafts of the biggest movies and TV shows making the rounds. In each episode, host Al Horner invites a screenwriter to talk about their initial screenplay, what made it to the final cut, and what ended up on the editing room floor.

This isn’t a dry breakdown of the technical side of screenwriting— Horner holds engaging conversations with his guests, which have recently included American Fiction’s Cord Jefferson, The Holdovers’ David Hemingson, and Society of the Snow’s J.A. Bayona. Horner has also reached into the archive to discuss modern classics like Jurassic Park with David Keopp, The Matrix with Lilly Wachowski, and iconic TV shows like The Sopranos with David Chase and Midnight Mass with Mike Flanagan.

Beyond the entertainment value, Script Apart provides a wealth of knowledge for aspiring screenwriters. Each episode is a masterclass in itself, where listeners can learn about thematic development, character arcs, and the give-and-take between studio notes and artistic vision. Even casual enjoyers of film will come out with a deeper appreciation for the pictures they love.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can tune into Script Apart on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbay, PodBean, and Audible.