# 34: Are Actors the New Gatekeepers for Writers?

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Podcast: [Christmas Movie Screenwriter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christmas-movie-screenwriter-6598945)
Published: 2025-04-26T20:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Director Jason Bourque explores how actors are becoming the new gatekeepers—and how writers can pitch smarter, write bolder, and unlock new paths into the Christmas movie market. For an action checklist, the show notes and a full transcript - go here: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/ 34-are-actors-the-new-gatekeepers-for-writers/

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