How to create an HBO Max hit with creator/writer/director Lucia Aniello ("Hacks")
Writer/Director Lucia Aniello ("Hacks") joined Women's Weekend Film Challenge (WWFC) for a Q&A as part of WWFC's virtual workshop series.
In this interview, Lucia shares the process of pitching "Hacks" to HBO Max. She shares how to nail your pitch and her process for breaking story. She also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the hardest scene to film for "Hacks".
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ABOUT LUCIA ANIELLO
Lucia Aniello is a writer, director, and performer and one half of the comedy team Paulilu with her partner, Paul W. Downs. Aniello is currently creator, writer, showrunner, director and executive producer on HBO Max's new dark comedy series "Hacks" starring Jean Smart. She also serves as executive producer on Comedy Central's series "Awkwafina is Nora from Queens" and Netflix's "The Baby-Sitters Club" starring Alicia Silverston and Mark Feuerstein; both of which have been renewed for second seasons.
Aniello served as writer, executive producer, and director on Comedy Central's critically acclaimed series "Broad City" which ran for five seasons. On the big screen, Aniello directed Sony's "Rough Night" starring Scarlett Johansson which she also co-wrote and produced with Downs.
ABOUT WOMEN'S WEEKEND FILM CHALLENGE
Women's Weekend Film Challenge (WWFC) works for gender equity by creating opportunities for women to bring their leadership, talents, and stories to the forefront of the film industry. WWFC places professional filmmakers on crews to write, shoot and edit a short film in one weekend and provides top-of-the-line equipment, insurance and workshops. This career-building opportunity is free for participants.
Since its first challenge in January 2018, WWFC has worked with over 700 women to produce 30 short films, which have been accepted to more than 90 festivals. This grassroots, bi-coastal movement combats the gender imbalance of the film industry by providing an intensive networking experience and telling women's stories on screen.