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285 | Train Dreams Writer/Directors Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley On Daring To Slow Down
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- Feb 12, 2026
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The fabulous duo behind Sing Sing and this years Oscar nominee, Train Dreams, Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley join TSL to talk about their inspiring partnership and the process of Train Dreams. Greg and Clint give us a sense of their unique partnership; Who is the glass half full, how they decide who writes and directs and the intricacies of their writing process. Joe Forte joins Meg on this episode to talk with Greg and Clint about the special film, Train Dreams, and all that went into the challenges of crafting a feature from a 118 page novella. --- Looking for more support on your writing journey? Join Meg and Lorien inside TSL Workshops. Episode Links: Train Dreams is available on https://www.netflix.com/title/82020378 Check out the TSL merch shop TSL on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky The Screenwriting Life is produced and edited by Alex Alcheh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices