Franklin Leonard (The Black List) on Hollywood, Screenwriting, Books & the Future of Film

In this episode of the Bookum Founders Talk Podcast, Kyle Colley sits down with Franklin Leonard, the founder of The Black List, the industry-leading platform that discovers and showcases the best screenplays and now fiction novels. Franklin shares his insights on Hollywood in 2026, the future of film, the Oscars, and what it really takes to break into the industry as a writer or filmmaker.We discuss:How The Black List expanded from screenplays to fiction booksFranklin’s unique approach to curation and discovering talentMajor Hollywood shifts, including Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney Sora Deal, and Netflix podcastingTips for writers navigating publishing and screenwritingWhat makes a great story and what should be in every writer’s or filmmaker’s toolkitWhether you are a creator, writer, or just curious about the future of storytelling, this conversation is sure to inspire.Connect with Franklin Leonard:Website – The Black ListInstagramX / TwitterSubstackGet the Bookum App: Host or join dynamic online book clubs and connect with fellow readers: https://www.bookumapp.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!