Andrew Otchere is a TV screenwriter, philosopher (which I learned during this conversation), and super inspiring guy. As screenwriters, we all suffer from imposter syndrome from time to time (if not all the time).

What exactly is this challenging feeling? Where does it come from? And what can we do to overcome it? Expect more practical screenwriting tips as Andrew and I break down this important subject, discussing the intangibles, and bringing it right back around to tools and techniques you can implement today.

Sometimes the most challenging part of a creative project is figuring out the best means of communicating a story to an audience. 

In the case of Becoming BFA: The Showcase Showdown, creator Andrew Otchere—who graduated from the University of Michigan last spring with a degree in acting—initially thought he and a handful of student collaborators would be writing a television pilot when they gathered during their junior year.

HOW BECOMING BFA CAME TO BE: Reflecting on 2023 and the Journey To Being the Artist I Once Only Dreamed of

Reflecting on 2023, my creative journey during my undergraduate career was a major part of that meditation for me. For those who don’t know me, my name is Andrew Otchere (aw-tree) and I graduated from the BFA Acting program in April of 2023. During my time at the University of Michigan, I made it a point to try new things: I pushed myself to spread my wings as an artist and allowed new opportunities to take me to new territories...