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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 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
Scriptnotes PodcastWorking It Out: Screenwriting Advice You’ll Actually UseJohn joins Mike Birbiglia on his podcast Working It Out to share direct, practical screenwriting advice that you’ll actually use, whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter or you want to pursue creative work of any kind. They explore John’s screenwriting process, from defining his expression “breaking the back of the script,” through the different forms of […]
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2024-05-2100 min
Mike Birbiglia's Working It OutScreenwriting Advice You’ll Actually Use with John AugustFor this very special episode of Working It out, Mike welcomes John August, the screenwriter behind Charlie’s Angels with Drew Barrymore, Tim Burton’s Big Fish, and his breakthrough film Go, which is celebrating its 25 year anniversary. John co-hosts the screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes with Craig Mazin (The Last of Us), which is not only Mike’s favorite screenwriting podcast, but his favorite podcast about the creative process (not counting Working It Out). John shares direct, practical screenwriting advice that you’ll actually use, whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter or you want to pursue creative work of any kind.
2024-05-2050 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 32Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 715: How To Become A Professional Screenwriter w/ Brooks ElmsBrooks Elms has written more than 25 scripts over the term of his career for companies like Gold Circle Films, Base FX, and Broken Road. We connected through a mutual friend and I couldn’t wait to have him on the Bulletproof Screenwriting podcast.
Elms is a member of the Writers Guild Of America and a part-time screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extension where he's shared his filmmaking and plot structuring skills with his students since 2016 through two classes he currently teaches; Story Analysis for Film & TV, and Story Development.You may have seen films and television series he's directed such as Th...
2023-09-051h 19Indie 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 39Indie 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 25
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™ 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™ 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 12Bulletproof 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: 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 36
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™ 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 min
The Deadline Junkies PodcastDEXTER: NEW BLOOD with Marc Muszynski & Alexandra FranklinDEXTER: NEW BLOOD staff writers, Marc Muszynski & Alexandra Franlink talk about their experience being staff writers on the Showtime reboot. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. #Dexter #DexterNewBlood #TVWriting
2022-04-2752 min
The Deadline Junkies PodcastHORRIBLE BOSSES screenwriter, Michael MarkowitzHORRIBLE BOSSES, BECKER, and DUCKMAN writer, Michael Markowitz talks about his classic feature comedy and his years on TV shows. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami. #HorribleBosses #ScreenwritingPodcast #Screenwriter #Becker
2022-04-0648 min
Tinsel Town TeaHow to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for YouThis week, Cory and Judith discuss the ScreenCraft article “How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You”
Sources:
News: www.shadowandact.com
Main Segment: How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You by Ken Miyamoto
Article: https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-create-a-screenwriting-process-thats-right-for-you/
Niggas You Should Know: Anthony Mackie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Mackie
2022-03-2248 min
Creative PrinciplesEp332 - Neal Marshall Stevens on ‘A Sense of Dread-Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwriting’“I have been writing screenplays since I was 13 years old. I have been writing for a long, long time, back before there even were screenwriting books,” said Neal Marshall Stevens, who has 45 writing credits on IMDB (and many more unlisted).
“I think I bought an old Star Trek episode, which was totally inappropriate as a screenwriting guide,” he joked. “You could order screenplays back then, but they were written after the fact so they were not at all useful.”
Stevens is a graduate of NYU and began his career as a consultant and story editor for Laurel Entertainment. One of his first jo...
2022-03-0156 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 05
The Deadline Junkies PodcastETERNALS screenwriters, Kaz and Ryan FirpoETERNALS writers, Kaz and Ryan Firpo talk about Marvel's newest film. Ryan and Kaz wrote ETERNALS for Marvel Studios with Chloe Zhao directing. They talk about their experience with Marvel's newest film. The Deadline Junkies Podcast is hosted by Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, & Rund Shami.
2021-11-3043 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 33Bulletproof 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 min
Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Introducing My New Weekly Podcast with Guest Musical Icon MobyI've been working on a new podcast for sometime now. Introduction Next Level Soul. The podcast that asks the big questions about living, evolving and thriving in the world today. The show attempts to answer those questions by having candid and inspiring conversations with thought leaders from every walk of life.Global icon, musician, and animal rights activist, Moby(né, Richard Melville Hall) has lived many lives right before the gazes and judgment of the world. Self-discovery is a continual process that each time, when done right, unravels a new purpose and even newer challenges. This conversation is abo...
2021-06-2148 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 18
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 33Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE: Oliver Stone | Directing, Screenwriting and Surviving the Vicious Hollywood GameToday on the show I bring you one of the most influential and iconic filmmakers in the history of cinema, three-time Oscar® winner Oliver Stone. Throughout his legendary career, Oliver Stone has served as director, writer, and producer on a variety of films, documentaries, and television movies. His films have been nominated for forthy two Oscars® and have won twelve.I hope this conversation inspires filmmakers and screenwriters to never give up. Oliver struggled for years taking jobs as a production assistant, cab driver, office assistant, and any other gig he could find to help him survive while he...
2020-12-2857 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 03
Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastSNEEK PEAK - David Fincher: The Directors Series Podcast Season 2Welcome to the SNEAK PEAK of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST, a show dedicated to appreciating and deconstructing the work of contemporary and classic film directors. In the show, we breakdown the careers of film directors like Christopher Nolan, Stanley Kubrick, Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, The Coen Brothers, and Paul Thomas Anderson just to name a few. From their early works and short films to their blockbuster achievements and Oscar glory.In season two we will be deconstructing David Fincher.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-academy-a-filmmaking-and-screenwriting-podcast--4497865/support.
2020-11-1909 minBulletproof 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 02Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastSNEAK PEEK - Christopher Nolan: The Directors Series PodcastWelcome to the SNEAK PEAK of THE DIRECTORS SERIES PODCAST, a show dedicated to appreciating and deconstructing the work of contemporary and classic film directors. In the show, we breakdown the careers of film directors like Christopher Nolan, Stanley Kubrick, Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, The Coen Brothers, and Paul Thomas Anderson just to name a few. From their early works and short films to their blockbuster achievements and Oscar glory.In season one we will be deconstructing Christopher Nolan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-academy-a-filmmaking-and-screenwriting-podcast--4497865/support.
2020-09-1327 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 082: The Indie Film Screenwriting Process with Joshua CaldwellToday on the show we have writer/director Joshua Caldwell. Joshua has been on the Indie Film Hustle Podcast three times before and all his episodes went viral.Joshua and I discuss what it takes to write an indie film, how you need to change your mindset, and how to best position it to actually get produced. His latest film is INFAMOUS starring Bella Thorne, Jake Manley, Amber Riley.Enjoy my conversation with Joshua Caldwell.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2020-08-261h 03
Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastPREVIEW: Inside the Screenwriter's Mind Podcast with Alex Ferrari - Brendan McCarthy (Mad Max- Fury Road)Welcome to the newest member of the IFH Podcast Network. May I introduce you to Inside the Screenwriter's MInd: A Screenwriting Archive with Alex Ferrari.Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside a screenwriter’s mind? In this podcast, we explore how successful screenwriters tackle structure, plot, character, dialog, and the film business. Get ready to go down the rabbit hole of story. Let’s travel inside the screenwriter’s mind with your guide Alex Ferrari.I wanted to create a podcast that could not only highlight the in-depth conversations I have done with some of...
2020-08-1353 minIndie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastAnnoucing the IFH Podcast Network for FilmmakersThe IFH Podcast Network makes it easy for you to discover, connect, and engage with industry-leading filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, all in one place. We curate the best podcasts that will help you on your filmmaking and screenwriting journey. You can listen to any of our shows on your favorite podcast platform. #IndieFilmUnitewww.ifhpodcastnetwork.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-academy-a-filmmaking-and-screenwriting-podcast--4497865/support.
2020-07-2703 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastAnnoucing the IFH Podcast Network for ScreenwritersThe IFH Podcast Network makes it easy for you to discover, connect, and engage with industry-leading filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, all in one place. We curate the best podcasts that will help you on your filmmaking and screenwriting journey. You can listen to any of our shows on your favorite podcast platform. #IndieFilmUnitewww.ifhpodcastnetwork.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2020-07-2303 minIndie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 031: Screenwriting for Disney with Rob EdwardsIf you have watched The Fresh Prince, In Living Color, Roc or the Disney hits The Princess and the Frog or Treasure Planet, you have most likely laughed at something that came out of writer Rob Edwards' imagination. Rob is not only an amazing writer and teacher, he is also funny as hell. So it was a pleasure to sit down for almost 2 hours and talk with rob about his way of approaching things such as story, character and plot.Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network!For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts:👉 http:///www...
2020-07-162h 29Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 022: The Art of Screenwriting with Pilar AlessandraPILAR ALESSANDRA is the director of the popular writing program “On The Page” and author of “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.” A sought-after teacher and lecturer, she’s traveled the world teaching screenwriting, pitching and story analysis. As a consultant, Pilar has helped thousands of writers create, refine and sell their scripts and was named “Cream of the Crop” in Creative Screenwriting’s Script Consultant Survey. Her students and clients have sold to Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Brothers and Sony and have won prestigious competitions, including the Austin Film Festival and Nicholl Fellowship.Pilar jump-started her career in film as a script reader...
2020-07-1657 minIndie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 020: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Method with Chris SothChris Soth joins us today to discuss his career as a screenwriter, including his film Firestorm which made him $750,000 straight out of film school. He also discusses his book "Million-Dollar Screenwriting: The Mini Movie Method." We discuss the idea of mini movies and how screenwriters can use mini movies to structure their screenplays. Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network!For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts:👉 http:///www.ifhpodcastnetwork.comAccess IFH Academy's Film Distribution: Confidential Course👉 http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/letmeinListen to more at Indie Film Hustle:👉...
2020-07-161h 40Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 017: Screenwriting Secrets from Hollywood with Corey MandellCorey Mandell is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter who has written projects for Ridley Scott, Wolfgang Petersen, Harrison Ford, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, John Travolta, Warner Brothers, Universal, 20th Century Fox, Fox 2000, Fox Family, Working Title, Paramount, Live Planet, Beacon Films, Touchstone, Trilogy, Radiant, Kopelson Entertainment, and Walt Disney Pictures.His Professional Screenwriting and Television Writing Workshops offer an alternative to the same old tired rules and formulas found in most screenwriting classes, books, and seminars. This innovative program is the only one to teach creative integration, script testing, compelling conflict, organic story design, strategic rewriting, and story...
2020-07-161h 31Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 015: Screenwriting Mad Max Fury Road with Brendan McCartneyBrendan McCarthy is a legend in the world of comics and now the world of Mad Max. His series Freakwave was inspired by Mad Max 2, The Road Warrior, and was later copied by the film Waterworld (without giving credit to McCarthy). In this episode, we talk with McCarthy about his relationship with Mad Max and how he went from being a film of The Road Warrior to actually co-writing the latest installment with writer/director George Miller.Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network!For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts:👉 http:///www.ifh...
2020-07-1649 minIndie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 011: Screenwriting Sharknado with Thunder LevinScreenwriter Thunder Levin: Thunder Levin was born and raised in New York City, graduated from Hunter College High School, and received a BFA in Film from NYU before moving to Los Angeles at age 23. His father Michael was an award-winning journalist before retiring from WCBS radio. His mother Glenis was an immigrant from Liverpool, England, where she worked across the street from the Cavern Club while the Beatles were playing there... and never went to see them! He credits the original Star Trek television series with opening his mind to both the wonders of science fiction and filmmaking...
2020-07-161h 17Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 007: Screenwriting the Oscar-Winning Birdman with Alex DinelarisOscar Winner Alex Dinelaris (Birdman) talks with us about screenwriting and what it was like working with Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, and Armando Bo. We discuss Alex's process for putting together a story and do a deep analysis of various scenes of Birdman. Alex was in a rare position to be on-set during the filming of Birdman, so of course, I took the opportunity to ask about what it was like to watch Alejandro and Chivo on set with Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, and Zach Galifianakis.Proud Member of t...
2020-07-161h 26Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting PodcastIFA 002: Selling Your Screenplay with Ashley Scott MeyersAshley Scott Meyers joins us to talk about how he has been able to build a career as a screenwriter outside of the Hollywood system. Ashley has created a blog over at www.sellingyourscreenplay.com and hosts a podcast dedicated to talking with other screenwriters who have been able to option and sell their work. We discuss the nuts and bolts of selling a screenplay. How options work?What do producers typically pay for screenplays? What you can do to attract producers and what turns them off. Here's a little more information about...
2020-07-161h 13Bulletproof 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 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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Film Craft PodcastEpisode 84 - Matt's Screenwriting BreakdownEpisode 84 - Matt's Screenwriting BreakdownThis week Matt breaks down the biggest screenwriting programs and goes over which one best suits you... Spoiler alert, no matter what, don't pay for Final Draft.Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We've made two 'What We Don't Say' & 'Party Stories". Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Here's the trailer for our newest movie 'What We Don't Say' : h...
2020-01-0930 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 057: The Neuroscience Behind Profitable Screenwriting with Paul GulinoToday's guest is screenwriter Paul Gulino. Paul is the author of Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach and The Science of Screenwriting: The Neuroscience Behind Storytelling Strategies.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 h...
2019-11-091h 27Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 056: 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 The Guide For Every Screenwriter: From Synopsis to Subplots: The Secrets of Screenwriting Revealed.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 serves as a side-by-side checklist for the writing process. This is the book for anyone looking to...
2019-10-231h 18Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastHow Bad Do You Want Your Screenwriting Dream?Every other week I'll be posting new Motivation episodes to help the #IFHTribe along their screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these videos help in a small way.If you like this please share it with your friends and inner circle. Keep on hustling and never give up on that dream!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2019-10-0203 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastIFH Presents: Filmtrepreneur® Podcast - Introduction | Show Formalities | What to ExpectAfter months of preparation, it's finally here, The Filmtrepreneur Podcast! After the success of the Indie Film Hustle Podcast and the Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast, I felt there was another area of the filmmaking process that I could help filmmakers with, how to actually make money with their films. Filmtrepreneur was born.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2019-07-1622 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 049: 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...
2019-07-111h 04Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastWhen No One Believes in Your Screenwriting DreamEvery other week I'll be posting new Motivation episodes to help the #IFHTribe along their screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these videos help in a small way.If you like this please share it with your friends and inner circle. Keep on hustling and never give up on that dream!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2019-06-2001 min
Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastWhat Have You Done Today to Make Your Screenwriting Dream Come True?Every week I'll be posting new videos as part of my Bi-Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these videos help in a small way.If you like this please share it with your friends and inner circle. Keep on hustling and never give up on that dream!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2019-06-0502 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastListen to This If Your Screenwriting Career is Going NowhereEvery week I'll be posting new videos as part of my Bi-Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these videos help in a small way.If you like this please share it with your friends and inner circle. Keep on hustling and never give up on that dream!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2019-05-2203 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 045: How People Around You Can Hurt Your Screenwriting DreamsI wanted to do an episode on this subject for a long time.“You are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.” – Jim RohnI wish I had someone to tell me this early on my screenwriting journey. In this episode, I go over what happened to me when I was starting out, how my friends affected me and my ability to move forward in my career and what happened to me when I moved to Los Angeles over a decade ago. I discuss how the people around you affect you on...
2019-05-1511 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastNever Stop the Screenwriting HustleEvery week I'll be posting new videos as part of my Bi-Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation or inspiration on our long journey in this crazy business so I hope these videos help in a small way.If you like this please share it with your friends and inner circle. Keep on hustling and never give up on that dream!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
2019-05-0804 minBulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 042: No Bullscript - Screenwriting Advice from the Executive's Perspective with Danny ManusToday on the show we have an author, writer, and former development executive, 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 websit...
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