Christmas Movie Screenwriter

Producer Alexandre Coscas (70+ films) names the Christmas niche nobody's touching — and why Christmas beats romance for sheer opportunity.
Ever wondered what actually happens between "great script idea" and "it's on Hallmark this December"? In this episode, Caryn sits down with Alexandre Coscas, a producer with over 70 films to his credit, for an inside look at how Christmas movies really get made. Alex explains why Christmas content consistently outperforms romance across networks and streamers and points out a wide-open gap in the Christmas movie market. 
YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/zrCfNYoF-D4
The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 44
Guest Alexandre Coscas, Producer
Show Notes
HOST: Caryn McCann
Website:   https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ChristmasMovieScreenwriter
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/christmasmovie
X: https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas
GUEST: Alexandre Coscas
Website: Basset Hound Distribution: https://bhdi.net/
Reckless Pictures: https://recklesspictures.com/
StoryWorks: https://www.storyworksent.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0994279/?ref_=fn_t_2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrecoscas/

Producer Michael Goldstein breaks down exactly what Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix need from a Christmas script — and why Christmas "baked in" not backdrop, is the difference between a pass and a sale.
Chapters
0:11 Introduction and Updates
2:06 Christmas Makes the Story
3:32 Fresh Beats Formula
6:25 Creative Production Advantage
7:58 What Bold Really Means
9:57 Why Writers Get Rehired
12:01 Fast Drafts, Better Results
12:08 Platform Tone Differences
15:36 Why Scripts Fail
18:14 Page Count Sweet Spot
20:26 Career Upside Opens Doors
21:27 Christmas Market Outlook
23:18 Rom-Coms Beyond Christmas
25:30 Ideal Output Goals
YouTube interview
The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 43
Guest Producer Michael Goldstein – Reckless Pictures, Basset Hound Distribution and Timeless Pictures
Show Notes
HOST: Caryn McCann
Website:   https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ChristmasMovieScreenwriter
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/christmasmovie
X: https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas
 
GUEST: Michael Goldstein
IMDB
Website: Reckless Pictures
Instagram

Former MarVista exec turned writer Justine Wentzell Chang explains why market fit, budget, and buyer mandates often wins out over "great writing" in Christmas TV movies — and how to shape your holiday scripts so they actually get bought and made.
Youtube:  https://youtu.be/4i5w8lh7-cQ
Podcast:  https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/42-why-good-writing-wont-sell-your-christmas-script
 
The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 42
Guest Justine Chang – Writer / Producer
Show Notes
HOST: Caryn McCann
Website:   https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter
LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ChristmasMovieScreenwriter
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/christmasmovie
X: https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas
My author website: https://www.carynmccann.com/
GUEST:  Justine Wentzell-Chang
Website:  https://www.redballoonstation.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7519079/?ref_=fn_t_1
Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-isforjawesome/
Substack: https://substack.com/@justinechang

Two British writer-directors share a five-step framework to make your Christmas movie stand out—from concept to pitch—so your next snowy romance doesn't melt into the slush pile.
British Writer-Director duo Tim Clague & Danny Stack discussed their experience with Christmas movies. They identified the importance of structural beats, particularly the meet-cute. They noted that while many writers have strong craft skills, a common issue is weak premises that are too similar to existing content.
For the shownotes, action checklist and transcript - go here:
https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/41-how-can-writers-stand-out-this-holiday

Showrunners Erin Rodman and Davah Avena reveal how they adapted a Christmas novel into Hallmark's first holiday limited series, built a collaborative room, and why screenwriters need a strong voice, endless ideas, social media, and even self‑publishing in their toolkit.​
For an action checklist, the show notes and a full transcript - go to:
https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/40-inside-hallmarks-first-christmas-limited-series/
Check out the YouTube interview here: 
YouTube: https://youtu.be/cMk7-vJskWE