#43 - From Script to Screen: Making CLIKA | Michael Greene

Michael v. Greene is an award winning writer-director and co-founder of Everyone Can Eat. His feature film, "CLIKA" (2026), follows the journey of a young Mexican-American from picking fruit in the fields to musical stardom, and will be released theatrically by Columbia Pictures. Michael penned and directed his debut feature film "LIVE" in 2018, a found-footage, psychological thriller, aiming to draw attention to human trafficking. It is distributed by Entertainment Studios / Freestyle Digital Media and currently streaming on numerous platforms. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • How a Craigslist gig led to a studio feature film. • Writing the first draft of "CLIKA" in just two weeks. • Getting authentic performances from first-time actors. • And why there's no single "right path" into the industry. RESOURCES: •  Check out CLIKA • Michael's Production Company: Everyone Can Eat WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube