Don't let words become your cage

In this episode of The Persistence of Vision podcast, host Clint Till sits down with writer-director Marti King Young. Tracking her diverse 20-year creative path, Marti pulls back the curtain on discovering her calling as a visual storyteller. From auditing university screenwriting classes to prepping her upcoming 2027 feature film, Marti shares masterclass-level wisdom on handling brutal script notes, transforming transactional networking into real friendships, and completely shattering the limiting beliefs of ageism in the entertainment industry.

Timestamps are approximate

00:00 – Episode introduction and Marti’s work with the DeSoto Arts Institute.

02:15 – The sudden midnight epiphany: Transitioning from an entirely different career to that of a screenwriter.

05:40 – Auditing Vanderbilt University film classes and connecting with mentor William Akers.

09:12 – The Olympian mindset: Treating the pain of harsh script revisions like physical training.

14:30 – Subjective vs. Objective notes: Knowing which critiques to execute and which to throw away.

19:15 – Flipping the script on networking: Ditching the transactions to make actual friends.

25:40 – Mid-show break: Elevating independent film aesthetics with Dehancer Film Emulation Plugin.

28:50 – Overcoming imposter syndrome and building a resilient, long-term production career.

34:15 – Breaking down the invisible barriers of ageism and owning your creative timeline at 50+.

41:10 – Exclusive Scoop: Pre-production details for Marti’s upcoming 2027 feature film debut.