Meet Cora Rogers | Comedy Writer & Director

We had the good fortune of connecting with Cora Rogers and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cora, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Pursuing a career in film and television is, by its very nature, an act of risk. I believe that risk-taking is what sustains an artist. At this stage in my life, being in my twenties, preparing to move to a new state, and betting entirely on myself, it feels like the most meaningful risk I could take.

As a writer, I’ve learned that storytelling requires courage: the courage to confront difficult truths, to create something deeply personal, and ultimately to share it with the world. Risk extends beyond creative work and into my personal life as well. Choosing to invest in a small, genuine circle of people who support and challenge me, rather than seeking validation from the masses, is its own kind of risk.

The most rewarding experiences in my life have come from stepping into uncertainty. Because of that, I believe we would all benefit from embracing more risk, not only in our careers, but in our relationships, our creativity, and the ways we choose to grow.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a comedy writer, so a lot of my job is making sure my work makes you laugh. I’m incredibly proud of my most recent work, which was my thesis in college. It’s a comedic telling of the niche experience of a woman in a modern relationship who struggles with an intense avoidant attachment problem. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling and filmmaking, so when it came time to decide what the hell I’d do with my life, I found SCAD, where I just completed my B.F.A in film and television. Now, I’m looking for opportunities in Los Angeles with the long-term goal of becoming a showrunner, or at the very least, someone who gets paid to write jokes. I think this has been anything but easy… However, I wouldn’t change any of it. I think this is the one industry that fights you, so my biggest lesson I’ve learned would have to be to stay persistent, step outside of my comfort zone, don’t listen to anyone who has ever had doubts about your path, and keep writing. I’d want the world to know that I’ll always value artistic expression over anything else.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
So as of now, I’m based in Savannah, so I would take them to Good Fortune for bagels, then we’d grab coffee from the Paris Market and stay there way too long looking at the home goods downstairs. Then I’d take them down to the river to see our giant cargo ships. I’d take them to the urban deli for lunch, grab drinks at lone wolf and head over to front porch improv to catch my good friend Evie Richards at a stand up show god willing they’re performing.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Oh gosh, there are so many people who brought me to where I am today. My mom, who showed me the films that shaped me into the creative I am today, and the immense support she has given me my entire life. Christopher Auer, an esteemed comedy writer, helped me form an honest opinion of myself as a writer and shared his criticism and encouragement on many of my pieces. My friends who always read my material, even if it’s 1 in the morning. Finally, my grandmother has been one of the most influential figures in my life. With remarkable grace, wisdom, and patience, she created space for all of my emotions growing up and taught me the value of empathy, resilience, and understanding.

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