508: ONE MOORER MEDIA AND MANAGEMENT

508: ONE MOORER MEDIA AND MANAGEMENT

Author: Hilliard Guess January 6, 2025 Duration: 1:45:02

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Tracy Grant (Exec Producer on LACE on ALLBLK), sat down for an informative conversation about the ins-and-outs of finding opportunities for your screenwriting career with special guest JAMES MOORER (writer/producer/author/publisher behind the new company One Moorer Media and Management, that is dedicated to writers who specialize in turning their screenplays into IP or IP into screenplays!


James is a sought-after speaker who inspires audiences with his innovative perspective and career journey. He delivers keynotes at industry conferences and events, including Exception Fest 2023. From 2021-2024, he served as Director of Outreach and Diversity Initiatives for Roadmap Writers and helped more than 400 writers gain representation. In June 2024, he began offering executive consulting services, publishing, and literary management via OneMoorerMedia andManagement.


With over two decades of success across filmmaking, writing, and producing, James continues to share his passion for creating highly engaging stories that resonate with global audiences.


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