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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 406: Unveiling the Art of Screenwriting A Journey with Kristin OvernThere’s a certain magic in the way creativity stirs the soul, and on today’s episode, we welcome Kristin Overn, a seasoned producer and the visionary behind the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards. With a career steeped in the art of storytelling, Kristin has spent years cultivating opportunities for writers to transform their ideas into scripts that resonate across the industry.Kristin’s journey began in the theater world, studying playwriting and directing at Northwestern University. Her love for stories soon led her westward, to the bustling hive of Hollywood. "I’ve always been fascinated by story," she reflects. "It’s the comm...
2025-02-1355 min
The Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 13: Aaron Sorkin - A Life in Film, Television, and TheaterSend us a textStep into the rapid-fire realm of Aaron Sorkin, where razor-sharp dialogue meets moral urgency and the corridors of power become stages for gripping human drama. In this episode, we explore how a playwright turned screenwriter revolutionized modern storytelling, merging intellectual heft and emotional stakes in truly unforgettable ways.From the high-stakes courtroom of A Few Good Men to the political intrigue of The West Wing, discover how Sorkin’s signature “walk-and-talk” style reshaped the role of dialogue, transforming conversations into dynami...
2025-02-0324 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 12: David Lynch - Life and CareerSend us a textStep into the dreamlike realm of David Lynch, where the everyday collides with the uncanny and cinema becomes an enigmatic exploration of the subconscious. In this episode, we explore how a painter-turned-filmmaker carved out one of film’s most original voices, bridging surrealism and haunting beauty in revolutionary ways.From the nightmarish industrial landscapes of Eraserhead to the puzzle-box narrative of Mulholland Drive, discover how Lynch unlocked a new dimension of storytelling that forever shifted the boundaries of cinematic reality.
2025-01-2734 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 11: Francis Ford Coppola - A Life in FilmSend us a textStep into the epic realm of Francis Ford Coppola, where bold innovation meets personal ambition, and storytelling becomes an operatic examination of family, power, and identity. In this episode, we explore how a young film school graduate rose to become one of cinema’s most visionary figures, merging grand narratives with personal passion in revolutionary ways.From the immersive world-building of The Godfather saga to the turbulent spectacle of Apocalypse Now, discover how Coppola forged a new path that forever changed the balance bet...
2025-01-2025 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 10: Woody Allen - The Personal LensSend us a textStep into the introspective world of Woody Allen, where neurotic comedy meets philosophical depth and New York City becomes a character itself. In this episode, we explore how a stand-up comedian transformed into one of cinema's most distinctive auteurs, bridging comedy and personal expression in revolutionary ways.From the innovative fourth-wall breaks of Annie Hall to the moral complexities of Crimes and Misdemeanors, discover how Allen crafted a unique cinematic voice that changed how personal stories could be told on screen. Through detailed analysis powered...
2025-01-1311 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 09: Stanley Kubrick - The Perfectionist's VisionSend us a textStep into the meticulously crafted world of Stanley Kubrick, where geometric precision meets psychological complexity, and every frame is a masterpiece of technical innovation. In this episode, we explore how a young photographer from the Bronx became one of cinema's most influential and visionary directors.From the groundbreaking special effects of 2001: A Space Odyssey to the haunting symmetry of The Shining, discover how Kubrick pushed the boundaries of what cinema could achieve. Through revolutionary analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the elements...
2025-01-0628 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 08: Akira Kurosawa - The Storm and the SwordSend us a textStep into the visionary world of Akira Kurosawa, where samurai epics meet universal human truths and Eastern storytelling merges seamlessly with Western influences. In this episode, we explore how a Japanese director revolutionized global cinema and influenced generations of filmmakers worldwide.From the multiple perspectives of Rashomon to the epic scale of Seven Samurai, discover how Kurosawa crafted a unique visual language that transcends cultural boundaries. Through innovative analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the elements of his masterful approach:His...
2024-12-3015 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 07: Alfred Hitchcock - The Master of SuspenseSend us a textStep into the thrilling world of Alfred Hitchcock, where ordinary moments transform into heart-pounding suspense and visual storytelling reaches new heights. In this episode, we explore how a young filmmaker from London revolutionized cinema and earned the title "Master of Suspense."From the innovative camera work of Vertigo to the psychological tension of Psycho, discover how Hitchcock created a visual language that still influences filmmakers today. Through groundbreaking analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the elements of his masterful approach:...
2024-12-2319 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 06: Steven Spielberg - The Master of Wonder and EmotionSend us a textStep into the magical world of Steven Spielberg, where ordinary people encounter extraordinary circumstances and childhood wonder meets masterful storytelling. In this episode, we explore how a young filmmaker who started shooting movies in his backyard became Hollywood's most successful director and pioneer of the modern blockbuster.From the suspenseful brilliance of Jaws to the heartwarming magic of E.T., discover how Spielberg crafts unforgettable moments that capture both spectacle and intimate human emotion. Through innovative analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode...
2024-12-1619 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 05: Jordan Peele - Redefining Horror Through Social CommentarySend us a textStep into the groundbreaking world of Jordan Peele, where horror meets social commentary and comedy blends seamlessly with terror. In this episode, we explore how a sketch comedy star transformed into one of cinema's most innovative directors, revolutionizing the horror genre along the way.From the psychological tension of Get Out to the spectacle-driven narrative of Nope, discover how Peele crafts multilayered stories that both terrify and enlighten. Through cutting-edge analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the elements of his masterful approach:
2024-12-0922 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 04: Martin Scorsese - Master of American CinemaSend us a textStep into the gritty, dynamic world of Martin Scorsese, where the streets of New York come alive and the camera never stops moving. In this episode, we explore how a kid from Little Italy became one of America's most significant and influential filmmakers.From his revolutionary use of dynamic camera movement to his masterful blend of popular music and cinema, discover how Scorsese crafted a visual language that changed filmmaking forever. Through groundbreaking analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the elements of his cinematic...
2024-12-0215 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 03: Christopher Nolan - Bending Time, Space, and MindsSend us a textJourney into the intricate and mind-bending world of Christopher Nolan, where time is malleable and reality is never quite what it seems. In this episode, we explore how a British filmmaker with a physics degree became Hollywood's master of intelligent blockbusters.From the reverse chronology of Memento to the dream-within-a-dream complexity of Inception, discover how Nolan combines high-concept ideas with emotional storytelling. Through groundbreaking analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we'll decode the architecture of his cinematic mastery:• His revolutionary ap...
2024-11-2631 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 02: The Coen Brothers - Masters of Dark Comedy and Genre FusionSend us a textStep into the uniquely twisted world of Joel and Ethan Coen, where dark comedy meets crime drama, and nothing is quite what it seems. In our second episode, we explore how two brothers from Minnesota revolutionized independent cinema with their distinctive blend of humor, violence, and profound storytelling.From the neo-noir brilliance of Blood Simple to the quirky charm of Fargo, discover how the Coens craft their unforgettable characters and weave complex narratives that defy genre conventions. Through cutting-edge...
2024-11-2519 minThe Director Notebooks PodcastEpisode 01: Quentin Tarantino - Breaking All The RulesSend us a textStep into the mind of cinema’s most audacious storyteller. In our premiere episode, we explore how a movie-obsessed video store clerk revolutionized modern filmmaking and rewrote Hollywood’s rulebook.From the electrifying dialogue of Reservoir Dogs to the genre-bending brilliance of Pulp Fiction, discover how Tarantino crafted his unique voice by breaking every convention in the filmmaker’s handbook. Through in-depth analysis powered by Screenwriting.AI, we’ll decode the DNA of Tarantino’s genius:How he transforms mundane conversations into edge-of-your-seat tension The secrets...
2024-11-2022 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-CherrierToday on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin(e) Poems National Film Festival.His work has also been featured at the Robert Flaherty Seminar, the American Film Institute’s National Video Showcase and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His screenplays have also won prizes including the...
2024-06-221h 05
The ISA PodcastAmanda & Lita Lopez, Underdogs Excelling as Screenwriting SistersScreenwriting SISTERS, Lita and Amanda Lopez, created an amazing drama pilot for a series titled "The Work" that won the Table Read My Screenplay competition in 2022 based on Amanda's social work career.
2023-11-2935 min
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 721: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris SothChris Soth developed the “Mini-Movie Method” after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios. This master storyteller is also an expert in pitching and selling - necessary tools for a screenwriter in Hollywood.Chris holds an MFA in screenwriting and a BA in Dramatic Literature. He is the only seminar instructor whose work has been produced by a major Hollywood studio.
MILLION-DOLLAR SCREENWRITING presents a method of story design that is easy to understand and easy to do, The Mini Movie Method! This is the key to unlocking your future as a...
2023-10-171h 40Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 333: Screenwriting for Netflix and Television with Neil LandauNeil Landau is a screenwriter, author, and professor known for his work in the field of film and television. He has written screenplays for various film and television projects and has also authored several books related to screenwriting and storytelling.Some of his notable works include:"Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" (1991) - Landau co-wrote the screenplay for this comedy film, which became a cult classic."Melrose Place" (TV Series) - He worked as a writer and producer on the popular television series "Melrose Place."Teaching and Writing - Neil Landau is also known for his contributions to screenwriting education...
2023-09-221h 21
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerBPS 332: Screenwriting Secrets from Hollywood with Corey MandellCorey Mandell is a screenwriter and screenwriting instructor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a screenwriter, script consultant, and writing coach. While he may not be as widely recognized as some Hollywood screenwriters, he has gained a reputation for his expertise in helping aspiring screenwriters develop their skills and craft.
Corey Mandell has offered various screenwriting courses and workshops, and he has coached many writers in their pursuit of creating compelling screenplays. His teachings often focus on character development, storytelling techniques, and the practical aspects of screenwriting.
2023-09-151h 32Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 332: Screenwriting Secrets from Hollywood with Corey MandellCorey Mandell is a screenwriter and screenwriting instructor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a screenwriter, script consultant, and writing coach. While he may not be as widely recognized as some Hollywood screenwriters, he has gained a reputation for his expertise in helping aspiring screenwriters develop their skills and craft.Corey Mandell has offered various screenwriting courses and workshops, and he has coached many writers in their pursuit of creating compelling screenplays. His teachings often focus on character development, storytelling techniques, and the practical aspects of screenwriting.Become a supporter...
2023-09-151h 32Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 324: Screenwriting the 80's Classic Cocoon with Tom BenedekTom Benedek is a screenwriter known for his work in the film industry. He was born on March 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Benedek has written several screenplays for movies across various genres. One of his notable works includes co-writing the screenplay for the 1984 science fiction film "Cocoon," directed by Ron Howard."Cocoon" was a critical and commercial success and received two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Visual Effects. The film tells the story of a group of elderly individuals who discover an alien life force that rejuvenates them, leading to a series of life-changing...
2023-08-1148 minIndie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 679: Screenwriting a Multi-Million Dollar Movie Franchise with Aaron MendelsohnToday's guest is a screenwriter, director, professor, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Writers Guild of America West Aaron Mendelsohn. He is best known for co-creating and co-writing the successful AIR BUD family film franchise, which sired eleven sequels and generated millions of dollars over the years. If you have kids then you probably already have seen an Air Bud spin-off film.
Aaron has a number of projects in development including the drama pilot BAD MEDICINE with ITV America and the action-comedy ARMOR HERO with Alpha Pictures. His romantic comedy LIKE CATS & DOGS aired recently on the Hallmark Channel. He recently wrote...
2023-05-021h 27Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerBPS 294: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Pilar AlessandraPilar Alessandra is the director of the screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®, host of the popular On the Page Podcast and author of the top-selling book “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.”Pilar started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG and, in 2001, opened the On the Page Writers’ Studio in Los Angeles.
Her students and clients have written for The Walking Dead, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Family Guy. They’ve sold features and pitches to Warner Bros, DreamWorks, Disney and Sony and have won the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship, Austin Screenwriting Competition and Warner Bros. TV Wr...
2023-04-2858 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 294: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Pilar AlessandraPilar Alessandra is the director of the screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®, host of the popular On the Page Podcast and author of the top-selling book “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.”Pilar started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG and, in 2001, opened the On the Page Writers’ Studio in Los Angeles.Her students and clients have written for The Walking Dead, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Family Guy. They’ve sold features and pitches to Warner Bros, DreamWorks, Disney and Sony and have won the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship, Austin Screenwriting Competition and Warner...
2023-04-2858 minIndie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerBPS 292: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris SothChris Soth developed the “Mini-Movie Method” after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios. This master story teller is also an expert in pitching and selling - necessary tools for a screenwriter in Hollywood.Chris holds an MFA in screenwriting and a BA in Dramatic Literature. He is the only seminar instructor whose work has been produced by a major Hollywood studio.
MILLION-DOLLAR SCREENWRITING presents a method of story design that is easy to understand and easy to do, The Mini Movie Method! This is the key to unlocking your futu...
2023-04-211h 39Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 292: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris SothChris Soth developed the “Mini-Movie Method” after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios. This master story teller is also an expert in pitching and selling - necessary tools for a screenwriter in Hollywood.Chris holds an MFA in screenwriting and a BA in Dramatic Literature. He is the only seminar instructor whose work has been produced by a major Hollywood studio.MILLION-DOLLAR SCREENWRITING presents a method of story design that is easy to understand and easy to do, The Mini Movie Method! This is the key to u...
2023-04-211h 39Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 287: Screenwriting for Netflix's Algorithm with Stephen FollowsThis episode might give you a better understanding of How To Sell A Movie To Netflix?In this age of streaming platforms, knowing your distribution route and your audience's comfortable viewing habits as filmmakers is crucial. Today on the show returning champion and film industry data analyst ninja Stephen Follows, breakdowns the build-up process and goal of his newly-launched data analysis platform, VOD Clickstream. The first phase of Stephen's VOD Clickstream is an independent research of Netflix streaming history between 2016-2019 of two-thirds billion data points that reveal what folks have been watching on Netflix. The research provides...
2023-04-0556 min
The ISA PodcastCarlos Gutierrez & Michael Goldenberg, an Emerging Screenwriting TeamCarlos Gutierrez & Michael Goldenberg are all about taking chances. They aren't afraid to take a big swing or try something edgy in their screenwriting. Carlos & Michael let ya know there's nothing wrong with the occasional 'stunt script.'
2023-03-0628 minIndie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 663: No Bullscript – Screenwriting Advice from the Executive’s Perspective with Danny ManusToday on the show we have an author, writer, and former studio development, Danny Manus. Danny parlayed his career as a development executive in Hollywood to becoming an in-demand script consultant and founder of No BullScript Consulting.
The author of No BS for Screenwriters: Advice from the Executive Perspective, which is now in its 2nd Edition, Danny was ranked in the Top 15 “Cream of the Crop” Script Consultants by Creative Screenwriting Magazine and was named one of Screencraft’s “25 People Screenwriters Should Follow on Twitter.”Danny has taken over 3000 pitches, written almost 250 articles on screenwriting for numerous websites and publications including...
2023-02-281h 18Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Inside Secrets to Blockbuster Screenwriting with Boaz YakinWe have for you on the show today screenwriter and director, Boaz Yakin, The writer behind The Punisher, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, The Rookie, & Safe and directing, The Fresh, Remember the Titans and the comedy-drama, Uptown Girl among others.Growing up in a talented theatrical family, it was only natural for Yakin to pursue a life in film or some sort of performing arts. His dad, who was a teacher at Juilliard and a theater director enrolled Boaz into the famous Stell Adler script analysis class when he was only 17 years old. Thereafter, he tried out film school...
2023-02-231h 25Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 276: Reality Check: What Really Happens After You Win an Oscar® for Screenwriting with Tom SchulmanTom Schulman graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Philosophy. He studied at USC Graduate School of Cinema, with Jack Garfein at the Actors and Directors Lab, Los Angeles, and with director Joan Darling. He directed the Actors’ Studio first west coast production, Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker.Tom wrote Dead Poets Society for which he received an Academy Award for best original screenplay. He also wrote What About Bob?, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Medicine Man, and Holy Man. He wrote and directed Eight Heads in a Duffel Bag He was an executive producer on Inde...
2023-02-151h 07
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 654: The Neuroscience Behind Profitable Screenwriting & Filmmaking with Paul GulinoToday's guest is screenwriter Paul Gulino. Paul is the author of https://amzn.to/3wqlhII.Paul believes in Hitchcock's adage that "films are made on paper." Although students may obsess about a film's look, all of the visual elements, he says, function to enhance the story. And that, ultimately, comes from the mind of the screenwriter.
In spite of the fact that there seems to be a screenwriter behind every corner (in California, at least), screenwriting is something of a lost art, Gulino maintains, having seen hundreds of flat screenplays as a story analyst for Showtime Entertainment.Honing his own...
2023-01-261h 27Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The Craft of Epic Story Screenwriting with Edward ZwickWe have been on a major roll lately on the podcast and this episode keeps that going in a big way. Our guest on the show today is writer, producer, and director Edward Zwick. Edward made his big shift from his childhood passion for theater to filmmaking after working as a PA for Woody Allen in France on the set of Love and Death. He then moved to California in the summer of 1976 and has since forged a respected name for himself in Hollywood.You can read Edward Wick's Screenplay collection here. Edward Zwick is a...
2022-12-291h 33Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 644: From Synopsis to Subplots – The Secrets of Screenwriting Revealed with Geoffrey CalhounToday's guest is screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun. Geoffery is the author of the #1 best-selling screenwriting book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R92L1N1/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07R92L1N1&linkCode=as2&tag=filmtrepreneur-20&linkId=264bc0f0b65816185412849e91cf9982.Screenwriting made simple. The Guide for Every Screenwriter is one of the most efficient instruction manuals on the craft. This book cuts past the verbose film school expository, and gets straight to work, delivering sample-driven outlines and templates that anyone can follow. It is quick to apply to your work and...
2022-12-221h 18Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Oscar® Winner Eric Roth: From Forrest Gump to Dune - Adventures in Hollywood ScreenwritingThis week, I sat down with one of the most legendary and successful screenwriters/producers in Hollywood, Oscar® Winner Eric Roth. Over a 50+ years career, he's well-known for writing or producing films like Forrest Gump, A Star is Born, Mank, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Munich, Ali, and the list goes on. The critically and commercially acclaimed American drama, Forrest Gump is an adaptation of Winston Groom's 1986 novel of the same title, adapted by Eric Roth in 1994. The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, played by the incomparable, Tom Hanks, a s...
2022-12-081h 15Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 254: Free Screenwriting Masterclass - The Anatomy of Story Genres with John TrubyJohn Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, The Anatomy of Story draws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own unique approach to building an effective, multifaceted narrative.His new boo...
2022-11-302h 11
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerBONUS EPISODE: Top 10 Screenwriting Scams to AvoidOn today's show, I'm going to discuss screenwriting scams that ALL screenwriters should be aware of and avoid at all costs. It never surprises me how predatory people can be with screenwriters and filmmakers in this business.
I did an episode exposing ways screenwriters can get screwed on writing assignments. I do a deep dive into each of the following scams in the show.
The Free Option - Optioning your screenplay for free
Agent Reading Fees
Script Consults That Ask for a Backend Cut
Screenwriting Marketing Services
Screenwriting Contests - Promises
Screenwriting Contests - Milking Technique
Ghost Writing Screenplays
Any D...
2022-11-2421 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Top 10 Screenwriting Scams to AvoidOn today's show, I'm going to discuss screenwriting scams that ALL screenwriters should be aware of and avoid at all costs. It never surprises me how predatory people can be with screenwriters and filmmakers in this business.I did an episode exposing ways screenwriters can get screwed on writing assignments. I do a deep dive into each of the following scams in the show.The Free Option - Optioning your screenplay for freeAgent Reading FeesScript Consults That Ask for a Backend CutScreenwriting Marketing ServicesScreenwriting Contests - PromisesS...
2022-11-2421 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Screenwriting Masterclass with Oscar® Nominee John SaylesToday on the show we have legendary independent filmmaker and Oscar® nominated screenwriter John Sayles.John Sayles is one of America's best known independent filmmakers, receiving critical acclaim for films including Eight Men Out (1988), Lone Star (1996) and Men with Guns (1997). He's also written screenplays for mainstream films such as Passion Fish (1992), Limbo (1999), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) and did a draft of Jurassic Park (1993) for Steven Spielberg.John has been named by American critic Roger Ebert as"one of the few genuinely independent American filmmakers",which John modestly denies!John has directed over 20 fi...
2022-11-101h 32Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 244: Billion-Dollar Comedy Screenwriting with Herschel WeingrodThis successful American screenwriter of comedies, many of which are remakes or adaptations of novels (i.e., "Brewster's Millions" 1985, "Pure Luck" 1991), had worked in collaboration with Timothy Harris. The Wisconsin-born Herschel A. Weingrod and his British-born partner have generally met with commercial approval for their efforts like "Twins" (1988) and "Kindergarten Cop" (1990), both of which benefited from headliner Arnold Schwarzenegger."Falling Down" (1993), which they co-produced, also became a box-office success, but their only real critical success to date has been "Trading Places" (1983), which paired Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.He has written and co-written a number of...
2022-10-261h 12Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Horror Screenwriting - The Nature of Fear with Devin WatsonI was glad to take a deep dive into the deep end of horror screenwriting with writer and producer, Devin Watson, notably known for writing and producing The Cursed (2010) which was the first draft he wrote in only two days. He’s also written several books, the latest of which is Horror Screenwriting: The Nature of Fear. Horror has, among all of the genres in film and written works, one of the longest, most distinguished, and often misunderstood bloodlines in history. It is often overlooked by critics who don't see anything more than blood and guts on t...
2022-10-201h 12
The ISA PodcastISA Insider News - Screenplay Contests & Advice, Screenwriting Positivity on Twitter & 50 Years of M*A*S*HMax & Shayna talk about the many screenplay contest opportunities that are currently open, the importance of creating an engaging antagonist & how you can use Twitter to positively impact your screenwriting networking.
2022-09-2126 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 228: The Art of World Building - Immersive Screenwriting with Margaret KerrisonBorn in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Margaret Kerrison received my Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Her career spans television, film, digital media, games, brand storytelling, location-based entertainment, and immersive experiences.Margaret worked as a Story Lead, Story Consultant, and Writer for multiple projects around the world, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars: Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Avengers Campus, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, National Geographic HQ, NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted, Hein...
2022-08-311h 04Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Inside Screenwriting Get Out with Jordan Peele & James V. HartGet ready to have your mind blown! I'll be releasing a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact, Bram Stroker's Dracula, and Tomb Raider just to name a few, and some of the top screenwriters in the game.First up is the screenwriter that took the world by storm with his Oscar-Winning screenplay Get Out, Jordan Peele. If you have been living under a rock for the past few years here is what the film is about.In Universal Pictures’ Get Out, a speculative thriller from Bl...
2022-08-1820 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 223: How to Tap Into Your Screenwriting Muse with Jocelyn JonesJocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films and over 300 televisions shows. Mr. Jones started out as a Broadway actor, most known for "The Bad Seed", "Advise And Consent" and his Tony Award-winning performance in "Sunrise at Campobello". Ms. Jones began her career at the...
2022-08-121h 22Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 222: Hot Tube Time Machine, High Fidelity & Screenwriting in Hollywood with Steve PinkSteve Pink's career as a writer, producer, and director is inextricably linked to his pal John Cusack. Pink co-wrote the screenplay for the 1997 black comedy "Grosse Pointe Blank," where Cusack played a deadpan assassin, and also worked on the adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel "High Fidelity," which was made into a film for Cusack in 2000.Pink had co-producer credits on both movies, and, in 2010, he finally directed Cusack in the '80s flashback comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine." Pink got his start as an actor in the Cusack movie "The Sure Thing" in '85; he also appeared in "...
2022-08-101h 15Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The Philosophy of Screenwriting in Hollywood with Pen DenshamToday on the show we Pen Densham. Pen is a successful award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director, with an extensive track record in film and television. He is responsible for writing and producing some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, such as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Backdraft, Blown Away along with some of its longest-running television series including The Outer Limits.Starting with his first job in show business, riding atop a live alligator for a theatrical short film made by his parents, Pen decided to leave his English school system at age 15 and has since spent his lifetime in...
2022-07-281h 36Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Screenwriting The Oscar-Winning La La Land with Damien Chazelle & James V. HartThis is Part 2 in a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations I'll be releasing between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact, Bram Stroker's Dracula, and Tomb Raider just to name a few, and some of the top screenwriters in the game.Today on the show we have Damien Chazelle, the Oscar® Winning director and screenwriter of La La Land. He bursted on the scene with his debut film Whiplash. The film is about a young musician (Teller) struggles to become a top jazz drummer under the tutelage of a ruthless band conductor (Simmons)....
2022-07-2118 min
The Deadline Junkies PodcastMalik S - Writing THE NEIGHBORHOOD And #BlackAF - Deadline Junkies Screenwriting PodcastMalik S talks about writing for The Neighborhood, #BlackAF, and how being a stand-up comedian led to his TV writing career. #theneighbourhood #tvwriting #TVWriter #standupcomedy #MalikS #screenwriting #screenwriters #ScreenwritingInterview #DeadlineJunkiesPodcast The Deadline Junkies Screenwriting Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami.
2022-07-0733 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 210: Getting in the Door Screenwriting for Netflix with Alan TrezzaAlan Trezza wrote WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS, a horror-thriller set during the "Satanic Panic" craze of the 1980s. It was directed by Marc Meyers (MY FRIEND DAHMER) and starred Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson and Johnny Knoxville.The film made it’s US premiere at the 2019 Fantastic Fest film festival in Austin and was released on all digital outlets in early 2020. Alan also wrote the zombie-comedy BURYING THE EX, which was directed by horror icon Joe Dante (GREMLINS) and starred Anton Yelchin, Ashley Greene and Alexandra Daddario. The film premiered at the 2014 Venice Film Festival and received a theatrical ru...
2022-06-2956 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Hollywood Screenwriting with Screenwriter John AugustToday on the show we have Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer, podcaster and novelist John August. He is known for writing the hit Hollywood films Go, Charlie's Angels, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Big Fish, Charlie, and the Chocolate Factory and Frankenweenie, the Disney live-action adaptation of Aladdin and the novel Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire. He hosts the popular screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes with Craig Mazin, maintains an eponymous screenwriting blog and develops screenwriter-targeted software called Highland 2.5 through his company, Quote-Unquote Apps.Enjoy my conversation with John August.Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
2022-06-231h 04Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 204: Screenwriting, Hollywood & Blumhouse Machine with Marcus DunstanMarcus Dunstan’s screenwriting with his partner, Patrick Melton, include such horror films as FEAST 1-3, SAW IV-V-VI& SAW 3D THE FINAL CHAPTER, PIRANHA , GOD OF WAR, FINAL DESTINATION 6, and SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. Marcus Dunstan’s directing credits include THE COLLECTOR, THE COLLECTION, THE NEIGHBOUR, BLUMHOUSE’S PILGRIM and this summer’s BLUMHOUSE PRESENTS: UNHUMAN.Dunstan is a producer of THE CANDIDATE, and executive producer of 2022’s horror-thriller TAKE BACK THE NIGHT. Currently Dunstan and Melton are collaborating once again with Blumhouse and Disney + on a soon to be announced suspense thriller series, as well as the...
2022-06-081h 03Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Save the Cat Screenwriting Story Structure Made EasyWhy would you want to 'Save the Cat'? If you are a screenwriter or aspiring one you should have heard by now of Blake Snyder's game-changing screenwriting book.In his 20-year career as a film producer and screenwriter, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writing Blank Check, which became a hit for Disney, and Nuclear Family for Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales. Named “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters,” Blake sold his last screenplay in 2009.His book, Save the Cat!® The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need, was published in May 2005, and is now in its...
2022-06-021h 10
The Deadline Junkies PodcastCHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS screenwriters, Dan Gregor and Doug Mand - Deadline Junkies PodcastDan Gregor and Doug Mand talk about their new film, CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS, and writing for CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, and a lot more! #RescueRangers #Screenwriters #HowIMetYourMother #ChipNDale #CrazyExGirlfriend #DeadlineJunkies #DisneyPlus #ScreenwritingInvterview #DeadlineJunkiesPodcast The Deadline Junkies Screenwriting Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami.
2022-06-0153 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastMONDAY MOTIVATION!: How Bad do You Want Your Screenwriting Dream?Monday Motivation! We all need a kick in the butt sometimes on our screenwriting journey. These episodes will do just that. Never stop chasing that dream and keep on hustling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2022-05-3003 min
The Deadline Junkies PodcastKING OF THE HILL, JUST SHOOT ME, and TACOMA FD with Michael Jamin - Deadline Junkies PodcastMicahel Jamin talks about writing and producing on "King of the Hill," "Tacoma FD," "Just Shoot Me," "Maron," "Wilfred," "Beavis and Butt-Head," "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and more on this episode of The Deadline Junkies Screenwriting Podcast. #KingOfTheHill #TacomaFD #MicahelJamin #JustShootMe #BeavisAndButthead #Maron #Wilfred #Screenwriting #ScreenwritingPdcast The Deadline Junkies Screenwriting Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami.
2022-05-2543 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 170: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-CherrierToday on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin(e) Poems National Film Festival.His work has also been featured at the Robert Flaherty Seminar, the American Film Institute’s National Video Showcase and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His screenplays have also won prizes including the...
2022-02-021h 05Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 157: Screenwriting Red Rocket and Guerrilla Filmmaking with Sean BakerYou are in for a treat today. We have returning champion writer/director Sean Baker.Sean Baker is a writer, director, producer and editor who has made seven independent feature films over the course of the past two decades. His most recent film was the award-winning The Florida Project (2017) which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was released by A24 in the U.S. Among the many accolades the film received -- including an Oscar nomination for Willem Dafoe for Best Supporting Actor -- Sean was named Best Director by the New York Film Critics Circle.
2021-12-1757 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 150: Screenwriting Masterclass with Oscar® Nominee John SaylesToday on the show we have legendary independent filmmaker and Oscar® nominated screenwriter John Sayles.John Sayles is one of America's best known independent filmmakers, receiving critical acclaim for films including Eight Men Out (1988), Lone Star (1996) and Men with Guns (1997). He's also written screenplays for mainstream films such as Passion Fish (1992), Limbo (1999), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) and did a draft of Jurassic Park (1993) for Steven Spielberg.John has been named by American critic Roger Ebert as"one of the few genuinely independent American filmmakers",which John modestly denies!John has directed over 20 fi...
2021-11-241h 33
Fade InWelcome to Fade In!Welcome cinephiles, screenwriters, and all those in between! Screenwriting at Victoria College brings you Fade In, a new podcast diving into character development, theme, pacing, dialogue, and lots of other screenwriting elements. Mark your calendars, Fade In is coming to you September 24th!
2021-09-1701 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 136: Horror Screenwriting - The Nature of Fear with Devin WatsonI was glad to take a deep dive into the deep end of horror screenwriting with writer and producer, Devin Watson, notably known for writing and producing The Cursed (2010) which was the first draft he wrote in only two days. He’s also written several books, the latest of which is Horror Screenwriting: The Nature of Fear. Horror has, among all of the genres in film and written works, one of the longest, most distinguished, and often misunderstood bloodlines in history. It is often overlooked by critics who don't see anything more than blood and guts on...
2021-09-011h 12
The Deadline Junkies PodcastLOKI Showrunner, Michael Waldron interview - Deadline Junkies Screenwriting PodcastLoki creator, Heels creator, & and Rick and Morty writer, Michael Waldron talks about his career and writing for the Marvel and Star Wars franchises. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. TV writers interviewing TV writers.
2021-08-1135 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBSP 124: Screenwriting Rules You Need to Learn Then Break with Julian HoxterYou should all know this by now. I love bringing on different perspectives on the craft because you never know what might click for someone. At the end of the day, we are all trying to tell a and compelling story. I invited to the show this week Julian Hoxter to talk about his book, The Creative Screenwriter: 12 Rules to Follow and Break to Unlock Your Screenwriting Potential. Julian is a published writer, lecturer, and screenwriting story consultant with extensive experience in scholarly writing.After film school at UCLA, Hoxter returned to his homeland...
2021-06-091h 18Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 122: Oscar® Winner Eric Roth: From Forrest Gump to Dune - Adventures in Hollywood ScreenwritingThis week, I sat down with one of the most legendary and successful screenwriters/producers in Hollywood, Oscar® Winner Eric Roth. Over a 50+ years career, he's well-known for writing or producing films like Forrest Gump, A Star is Born, Mank, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Munich, Ali, and the list goes on. The critically and commercially acclaimed American drama, Forrest Gump is an adaptation of Winston Groom's 1986 novel of the same title, adapted by Eric Roth in 1994. The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, played by the incomparable, Tom Hanks, a s...
2021-05-261h 15
The Deadline Junkies PodcastFRASIER writer and revival creator, Joe Cristalli interview - Deadline Junkies Screenwriting PodcastFrasier, Perfect Harmony, and Life in Pieces writer, Joe Cristalli talks about his career in sitcoms and more. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. TV writers interviewing TV writers.
2021-05-1949 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 120: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Richard WalterOur guest today, is expert storytelling educator, author, and UCLA professor, Richard Walter--- bestselling author of Essentials of Screenwriting: The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing. He recently retired as Professor and Interim Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television where, for more than forty years, he chaired the graduate program in screenwriting.The amazing thing about Richard is he has been the instructor of some of the most amazing screenwriters in Hollywood history. A handful of them has been on the show, including Sacha Gervasi, Jim Uhls, the writer of Fight Cl...
2021-05-122h 05
The Deadline Junkies PodcastZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY WRITING with Lindsey Rosin - Deadline Junkies Screenwriting Podcast Ep. 3Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist writer, Lindsey Rosin talks to us about the hit musical comedy and her career. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. Check out a new episode next Tuesday.
2021-05-1158 min
The Deadline Junkies PodcastCOBRA KAI writer, Mattea Greene interview - Deadline Junkies Screenwriting PodcastCobra Kai writer, Mattea Green talks to us about the badass and epic Netflix show based on The Karate Kid franchise. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. Check out a new episode next Tuesday.
2021-05-0440 min
The Deadline Junkies PodcastSATURDAY NIGHT LIVE writer, Hugh Fink Interview - Deadline Junkies Screenwriting PodcastAn interview with Hugh Fink known for his writing on Saturday Night Live, Last Comic Standing, The Drew Carey Show, The Showbiz Show with David Spade, The WGA Awards, and much more.
The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. Check out a new episode next Tuesday.
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2021-04-2746 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 114: Inside Secrets to Blockbuster Screenwriting with Boaz YakinWe have for you on the show today screenwriter and director, Boaz Yakin, The writer behind The Punisher, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, The Rookie, & Safe and directing, The Fresh, Remember the Titans and the comedy-drama, Uptown Girl among others.Growing up in a talented theatrical family, it was only natural for Yakin to pursue a life in film or some sort of performing arts. His dad, who was a teacher at Juilliard and a theater director enrolled Boaz into the famous Stell Adler script analysis class when he was only 17 years old. Thereafter, he tried out film school...
2021-03-311h 24Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 112: The Craft of Epic Story Screenwriting with Edward ZwickWe have been on a major roll lately on the podcast and this episode keeps that going in a big way. Our guest on the show today is writer, producer, and director Edward Zwick. Edward made his big shift from his childhood passion for theater to filmmaking after working as a PA for Woody Allen in France on the set of Love and Death. He then moved to California in the summer of 1976 and has since forged a respected name for himself in Hollywood.You can read Edward Wick's Screenplay collection here. Edward Zwick is a mul...
2021-03-171h 33Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 109: RAW and HONEST Screenwriting with Bo Burnham & James V. HartThis is Part 3 in a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations I'll be releasing between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact, Bram Stroker's Dracula, and Tomb Raider and some of the top screenwriters in the game.Today on the show we have Bo Burnham, the director and screenwriter of Eighth Grade. It is a RAW and HONEST look at growing up as a young person today. The film was a run away hit and distributed by A24.Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way thr...
2021-02-2442 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 107: Screenwriting the Oscar-Winning La La Land with Damien Chazelle & James V. HartThis is Part 2 in a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations I'll be releasing between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact, Bram Stroker's Dracula, and Tomb Raider just to name a few, and some of the top screenwriters in the game.Today on the show we have Damien Chazelle, the Oscar® Winning director and screenwriter of La La Land. He bursted on the scene with his debut film Whiplash. The film is about a young musician (Teller) struggles to become a top jazz drummer under the tutelage of a ruthless band conductor (Simmons)....
2021-02-1017 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 106: The RAW Truth About Screenwriting in Hollywood with Rick NajeraToday on the show we have award-winning screenwriter, actor, director, producer, sketch comedian Rick Najera. Rick is also an author, playwright, coach and national speaker with an expansive portfolio of credits in all forms of entertainment.From starring in films with Sidney Poitier, George Clooney and most recently Mario Lopez, to writing sketch comedy for Jim Carrey and Jamie Foxx, Najera is best known for starring on Broadway in his award-winning, self-penned stageplay, Latinologues, directed by comedy legend Cheech Marin. Najera is only one of three Latinos to ever write and star in their own play on Broadway.
2021-02-031h 21Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 105: Inside Screenwriting Get Out with Jordan Peele & James V. HartGet ready to have your mind blown! I'll be releasing a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact, Bram Stroker's Dracula, and Tomb Raider just to name a few, and some of the top screenwriters in the game.First up is the screenwriter that took the world by storm with his Oscar-Winning screenplay Get Out, Jordan Peele. If you have been living under a rock for the past few years here is what the film is about.In Universal Pictures’ Get Out, a speculative thriller from Bl...
2021-01-2720 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 098: Screenwriting a Road Trip Comedy with Jason ShumanI have a treat for the tribe today. Last week we had screenwriter Eduardo Cisneros on the show discussing his new film Half Brothers. Today we have his co-writer and producer of the film Jason Shuman. Jason is a writer and producer who has made over 20 motion pictures grossing more than $500 million worldwide as well as produced over 100 episodes of television.Shuman has produced four films that reached number one at the box office with Darkness Falls, The Messengers, Bangkok Dangerous, and the critically acclaimed Lone Survivor. Other well-known films include the 2017 docudrama Rebel In The Rye, Little Black...
2020-12-161h 13Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 097: How to Make People Laugh & Cry with Your Screenwriting with Eduardo CisnerosToday on the show we have screenwriter, Eduardo Cisneros. He began his screenwriting career in his home country of Mexico. Working on countless television series including Saturday Night Live: Mexico. His career took an upward trajectory when he began working with one of the biggest comedy actor/writer/producer and director in the Latinx world, Eugenio Derbez. Eduardo help develop the massively successful crossover smash Instructions Not Included.Eduardo Cisneros's latest project hits close to home. Half Brothers, who he co-wrote and produced with Jason Shuman, is based on his experiences as an immigrant from Mexico in America. His...
2020-12-091h 01Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 096: Screenwriting with Brass Knuckles with Scott W. SmithToday on the show we have screenwriter and Emmy-winner Scott W. Smith. Scott is an OG in the screenwriting blogging space. His blog Screenwriting from Iowa has been around since 2008 and has been nationally recognized. His new book Screenwriting with Brass Knuckles is a bare-knuckle approach to the screenwriting process. Here's some info on his book.Every screenwriter faces fear and failure. The legendary screenwriter William Goldman once said he was “programmed to fail.” Yet he went on to have a long career that included winning two Oscar Awards. Susannah Grant put a positive spin on constant failure sayin...
2020-12-021h 03Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 087: The Essentials of Great Screenwriting with John TrubyToday on the show we have one of the most popular guests to ever be on the Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast, the legendary John Truby. John is the author of The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller.John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films. The Anatomy of Story shares all his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, The Anatomy of Story draws on...
2020-09-302h 02Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 075: Top 10 Screenwriting Scams to AvoidOn today's show, I'm going to discuss screenwriting scams that ALL screenwriters should be aware of and avoid at all costs. It never surprises me how predatory people can be with screenwriters and filmmakers in this business.I did an episode exposing ways screenwriters can get screwed on writing assignments. I do a deep dive into each of the following scams in the show.The Free Option - Optioning your screenplay for freeAgent Reading FeesScript Consults That Ask for a Backend CutScreenwriting Marketing ServicesScreenwriting Contests - PromisesS...
2020-07-0822 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 069: Introducing Indie Film Hustle Academy - Premium Screenwriting EducationWell, I've been busy during this quarantine. I was racking my brain on how I could provide more value to the Tribe so I create the IFH Academy. The IFH Academy is the home of exclusive online courses on filmmaking, screenwriting, film distribution, cinematography, and more.I wanted to bring you the best film education I could so I partnered with industry powerhouses like award-winning film producer Suzanne Lyons, master cinematographer Suki Medencevic, A.S.C, and screenwriting guru and best-selling author Geoffrey D. Calhoun.Check out Suki's game-changing cinematography course Light and Face - The...
2020-05-0712 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 068: Skipping First-Time Screenwriting Mistakes with Naomi BeatyToday on the show we have former studio executive turned screenwriting teacher and screenplay consultant Namoi Beaty. She is essentially an on-call development partner to screenwriters, producers, and directors at all levels. From those just starting out, to those firmly established and working in the industry today.She lived and worked in L.A. for over a decade, read thousands of scripts, and worked with hundreds of writers through one-on-one consulting, creating the Idea to Outline workshop, and teaching story structure for Save the Cat. I’ve worked with producers internationally and consulted on the 2016 Raindance Film Festival “Indie...
2020-04-2354 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 065: How NOT to Get Screwed on a Screenwriting AssignmentToday on the show I going to be discussing how NOT to get screwed on a screenwriting assignment. According to Wikipedia isA screenwriter can also be approached and offered an assignment. Assignment scripts are generally adaptations of an existing idea or property owned by the hiring company, but can also be original works based on a concept created by the writer or producer. Screenwriting assignments are the holy grail for screenwriters. The problem is that that shiny carrot sometimes blinds you to the reality of what is going on. I spoke to a very season in...
2020-03-1913 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 062: The Philosophy of Screenwriting in Hollywood with Pen DenshamToday on the show we Pen Densham. Pen is a successful award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director, with an extensive track record in film and television. He is responsible for writing and producing some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, such as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Backdraft, Blown Away along with some of its longest-running television series including The Outer Limits.Starting with his first job in show business, riding atop a live alligator for a theatrical short film made by his parents, Pen decided to leave his English school system at age 15 and has since spent his lifetime in...
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