Learn how “Palm Springs,” the summer hit movie starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti now streaming on Hulu, was created in this conversation with screenwriter Andy Siara. The conversation will be led by Neil Landau, associate professor and director of screenwriting.
Andy Siara graduated from UC Irvine, spent several years touring the country with his indie rock band, The Henry Clay People, then studied at the American Film Institute, where he frequently collaborated with director Max Barbakow. Andy and Max teamed up again to make the 2020 film, PALM SPRINGS, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. On the television side Andy is a Co-Producer on UCP/Peacock’s upcoming series ANGELYNE produced by Esmail Corp, starring Emmy Rossum and Martin Freeman. His series, THE RESORT, is set up with UCP, also with Sam Esmail and Anonymous Content producing. Prior to this, he was a Writer on AMC’s critically-acclaimed series LODGE 49.