Ep614 - Drew Hancock, Writer & Director ‘Companion’

Drew Hancock's debut feature film, COMPANION, a dark and twisted tale of romance gone awry, stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid and marks Hancock's rise as a filmmaker. After college, Hancock gained experience in production before thriving at Channel 101, creating shows like CAUTIONARY TALES OF SWORDS and acting in YACHT ROCK. Determined to transition to film, Hancock wrote COMPANION. Initially attracting Zach Cregger (BARBARIAN) as director, Hancock was encouraged to helm the project himself. The film's success earned him a spot on Variety’s "10 Directors to Watch" list for 2025. In this interview, we talk about the influence of Channel 101 on his career, the impact of live audience feedback, the creation of COMPANION and its marketing, his initial concept of "Barbie with bloodstains," and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!