On this month's episode, we are talking with production extraordinaire turned writer, Amanda Mortlock. If you are curious about what it takes to work in film, television, and commercial production or how to make the transition to the writers' room, this is for you! Amanda Mortlock is a writer and producer based in Los Angeles. She is currently working as a writer on CBS/20th’s TRACKER starring Justin Hartley which is set to premiere in February 2024, and previously served as the writers’ assistant on season two of SACRIFICE on BET+ where she co-wrote an episode. Amanda also recently produced Leah McKendrick’s SCRAMBLED alongside Gillian Bohrer, Jonathan Levine, and Brett Haley, which premiered at SXSW. Originally from Singapore, Amanda moved to the U.S. to attend USC’s Business of Cinematic Arts program. After graduating, she worked at Radical Studios, moving up to Director of Development, where she managed a slate of projects that included Joseph Kosinski’s OBLIVION starring Tom Cruise and HERCULES starring Dwayne Johnson. Amanda left to pursue physical production and produced cult horror films such as SOME KIND OF HATE, BONE TOMAHAWK, BEYOND THE GATES and Blumhouse’s HOLIDAYS. As a line producer and UPM, she has also worked on series for Hulu, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and YouTube Originals, including Michelle Obama’s WAFFLES + MOCHI and TAB TIME starring Tabitha Brown.