Recent Episodes

How a TOP 3 Screenplay Was Written | Luke Reilly on Prisoners of Air | Kinolime Podcast Ep 57
Luke Reilly was one of the Top 3 finalists in Kinolime's 2026 Script to Screen Feature Competition with his screenplay, Prisoners of Air. Now, he sits down with John Schramm to unpack how he developed the screenplay, his approach to research, and the writing process that helped his script stand out among thousands of submissions.
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Why Supergirl (2026) Feels So Empty | Kinolime Fix It 6
In this episode of the Kinolime Podcast, Meara Owen-Griffiths breaks down why Supergirl’s central relationship fails to resonate, explores the importance of complementary character arcs, and rewrites the story to give Kara and Ruthye a stronger emotional connection and more satisfying transformation.

What SpongeBob Can Teach You About Writing Characters | Kinolime Podcast Ep 54
In this episode of the Kinolime Script-to-Screen Podcast, Danny Murray sits down with Mr. Lawrence to break down the writing behind one of the most iconic animated shows of all time. From writing visually and building comedy around character dynamics to creating new story structures, Mr. Lawrence shares what he's learned from decades inside the SpongeBob writers' room.

Why Spider-Man: Far From Home Doesn’t Work (and How We’d Fix It) | Kinolime Fix It 5
Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most debated films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but what if one major character change could make Peter Parker's story even stronger?
Kinolime South Asia Shorts Competition 2026: Winner Announcement
The 2026 South Asia Shorts Competition was our first international competition and it drew 999 script submissions from writers around the world. Three finalists made it to the final round: Keshav Shree (Rent-A-Dad), Brea Sondhi (Talking to God), and Paroma Bose (Domestic Bliss).

The Ending Backrooms Should Have Had | Fix It 3
Kinolime’s creative executive, Danny Murray, breaks down Backrooms’ ending explained, goes through exactly where the story begins to unravel and how a few key structural changes could have transformed the ending into something truly unforgettable.

He Built a Career In Film Without Connections… Here’s How! | Kinolime Podcast Ep 48
Josh Schramm and Danny Murray sit down with Kinolime’s Social Media Director, Kole Landon Lee, to break down how social media is changing the path into the film industry. Kole, one of the biggest screenwriting influencers on Instagram, has built an online audience to connect with aspiring creators and cinema buffs, and shares how content creation can lead to real opportunities in screenwriting, filmmaking, and entertainment.

Why Every Filmmaker Should Make Short Films | Kinolime Podcast Ep 56
In this episode of the Kinolime Podcast, John and Danny break down how filmmakers have used short films, individual scenes, and even YouTube videos to turn small ideas into major feature films and franchises.