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Spling interviewed Glasshouse screenwriter and associate producer, Emma Lungiswa De Wet and writer-director Kelsey Egan. The interview unearthed some welcome insights into the writing process and what it took to realise the dystopian fairy tale, Glasshouse. The story centres on
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For intrepid screenwriters, eager to hear what’s expected of them from actual industry professionals, Film Courage must surely be one the great resources on YouTube. The channel boasts a large collection of video interviews, mostly with writers, espousing their ethos