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Join us as we analyze one screenplay at a time, celebrating its stand-alone beauty as a unique literary device, independent of the final film. From exploring tone and theme to dissecting structure and unforgettable characters, we break down what makes each script sizzle. Dive into the rich imagery and clever narrative devices that create a sensory experience on the page. Hosted by Jeff Barker, this storytelling podcast offers a deep dive into the creativity and precision of screenwriting.
Jeff Barker hosts The Screenplay Lab, a tv show with 24 episodes published.
Screenwriter Jeff Barker breaks down Katie Dippold's original Widow's Bay pilot in this deep dive into TV writing, screenplay structure, horror-comedy, and professional screenwriting craft. Discover how the early Widow's
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, Jeff Barker breaks down the first 50 pages of Obsession , the screenplay by Curry Barker. As both a screenwriter and Curry's father, Jeff brings a unique perspective to this deep di
In this powerful father-son conversation, I sit down with my son, Curry Barker , for an honest discussion about filmmaking, creativity, family, ambition, and the realities of building a career in Hollywood. From growing
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab , host Jeff Barker breaks down the A24 film "The Drama," written by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson . If you're a screenwriter, filmmaker, or A24 fan, thi
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab , host Jeff Barker takes a focused, craft-driven look at the screenplay for Train Dreams , written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar . This breakdown zeroes in on the first four pages
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab , screenwriter Jeff Barker breaks down the screenplay for Project Hail Mary , written by Drew Goddard ( The Martian , Cloverfield ) and based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, s
In this episode, we break down the writing journeys and signature styles of some of today's most influential screenwriters and filmmakers: Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The West Wing, The Social Network) Ari Aster (Hered
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, screenwriter Jeff Barker unpacks the chilling, nonlinear script for Weapons, the latest horror mystery from Barbarian writer-director Zack Cregger, starring Josh Brolin and Julia Ga
Breaking Down Hulu's Paradise Pilot by Dan Fogelman: Teleplay Analysis & Screenwriting Lessons In this episode of The Screenplay Lab podcast, we analyze the pilot teleplay for Paradise, the Emmy-nominated 2025 Hulu serie
Why Did Barbie (2023) Become a Screenwriting Phenomenon? | The Screenplay Lab Podcast Join screenwriter Jeff Barker as he dives deep into the Barbie (2023) screenplay — the bold, Oscar-nominated script by Greta Gerwig an
What makes Aaron Sorkin's The Social Network one of the most studied and celebrated screenplays of the last 20 years? In this episode of Screenplay Lab, host Jeff Barker breaks down The Social Network scene by scene, rev
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, Jeff Barker explores the creative journeys of some of today's most exciting screenwriters and filmmakers, from Oscar winners to breakout indie voices. We dive deep into the writing
In this episode of Screenplay Lab, we dive into the genre-bending screenplay of Companion (2025), a sci-fi horror comedy written and directed by debut filmmaker Drew Hancock. Starring Sophia Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and
Ari Aster's Hereditary – Prestige Horror Screenwriting In this episode, Jeff Barker breaks down the Hereditary screenplay by Ari Aster, the 2018 A24 film that redefined modern horror. Whether you're a screenwriter, filmm
Welcome to The Screenplay Lab, the podcast that treats screenplays like the art they are. I'm Jeff Barker, a screenwriter, and in this episode, we're dissecting the bold, layered, and seductive script behind Challengers
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, host and screenwriter Jeff Barker takes a closer look at the screenplay behind La La Land by Damien Chazelle. Known for its music and emotional impact, this film offers just as much
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, host and screenwriter Jeff Barker takes a deep dive into the brilliantly unhinged screenplay for The Lighthouse (2019), written by Robert and Max Eggers. This A24 psychological horr
In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, Jeff Barker deconstructs the provocative and award-winning screenplay for Babygirl (2024), written and directed by Halina Reijn and starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson. This
In this deep-dive podcast episode, screenwriter Jeff Barker explores Trey Edward Shults' emotionally captivating screenplay, Waves (2019), an A24 cult classic praised especially by Gen Z audiences for its unique storytel
In this special audio episode, host and screenwriter Jeff Barker dives deep into the genius behind Jordan Peele's groundbreaking screenplay, "Us" (2019). Explore how Peele intricately weaves supernatural horror, psycholo
Noah Baumbach
Director and Writer
1 appearance on this show
Greta Gerwig
filmmaker
1 appearance on this show
Curry Barker
Director of Obsession
2 appearances on this show
Drew Hancock
Writer & Director
1 appearance on this show
Ari Aster
filmmaker
1 appearance on this show
Coralie Fargeat
filmmaker
2 appearances on this show
Jesse Eisenberg
actor, writer, director
2 appearances on this show
Jordan Peele
filmmaker
1 appearance on this show
Robert Eggers
filmmaker
1 appearance on this show
Jack Quaid
The Boys
1 appearance on this show
Luca Guadagnino
1 appearance on this show
Nicole Kidman
AFI Lifetime Achievement
1 appearance on this show
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