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Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe.
Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish…
Episodes
- Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast
IFH 761: Reality Check: What Really Happens After You Win an Oscar® for Screenwriting with Tom Schulman
Tom 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…
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IFH 760: How to Write Dialog that Pops Off the Page with Linda Seger
Today on the show we have returning champion the legendary Linda Seger. Linda and I discuss her new book You Talkin' to Me?: How to Write Great Dialogue. We do…
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IFH 759: Top 10 Screenwriting Scams to Avoid
On 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…
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IFH 758: The Philosophy of Screenwriting in Hollywood with Pen Densham
Today on the show we Pen Densham. Pen is a successful award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director, with an extensive track record in film and…
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BONUS EPISODE: Confessions of a Hollywood Writer & Actor with John Leguizamo
Fast-talking and feisty-looking John Leguizamo has continued to impress movie audiences with his versatility: he can play sensitive and naïve young men, such…
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IFH 757: What are the Essential Elements in ALL Successful Stories with Karl Iglesias
Today on the show we have returning champion Karl Iglesias. His last episode is one of the most popular shows ever in the history of the podcast. I wanted to…
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BONUS EPISODE: Inside the Blumhouse Filmmaking Machine with Marcus Dunstan
Marcus 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…
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IFH 756: Confessions of a Hollywood Script Doctor with Peter Douglas Russell
Today's guest is screenwriter and Hollywood script doctor Peter Douglas Russell. I wanted to go deep into the back alleys of what Hollywood script doctors…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Director's Six Senses with Simone Bartesaghi
Simone Bartesaghi is an Italian award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture…
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IFH 755: How to Write for CSI Vegas, NCSI & Law & Order SVU with Jennifer Dornbush
Today on the show we have author Jennifer Dornbushwho has written the book Forensic Speak: How to Write Realistic Crime Dramas. We sit down and discuss all…
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IFH 754: Screenwriting Secrets from Hollywood with Corey Mandell
Corey Mandell is a screenwriter and screenwriting instructor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a screenwriter, script…
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IFH 753: Screenwriting for Netflix and Television with Neil Landau
Neil 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…
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IFH 752: How to Make People Laugh & Cry with Your Screenwriting with Eduardo Cisneros
Today on the show we have screenwriter, Eduardo Cisneros. He began his screenwriting career in his home country of Mexico. Working on countless television…
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IFH 751: How to Turn Your Movie Script into a Money-Maker with Mark Toia
So insane and talented Australian filmmaker Mark Toia is back to tell us how he made millions of dollars self-distributing his remarkable debut, Monsters of…
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IFH 750: How To Write a Blockbuster Film Career with Chris Sparling
It’s always way fun to have a guest who is also a fan of the show. This week’s guest is definitely a member of the tribe. We chatted up pre-interview about…
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IFH 749: Save the Cat! Writing for Netflix & Television with Jamie Nash
This week, I invited author, writer, and director, Jamie Nash on the show to discuss his ‘Save The Cats Writes for TV’ formula in his new book, Save the Cat!®…
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IFH 748: Screenwriter's Guide to Plotting Stories & Theme with K.M. Weiland
Today on the show we have returning champion author K.M. Weiland. I wanted to bring her back on the show to discuss her new book Writing Your Story's Theme…
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IFH 747: The Art of Creating Memorable Characters with John Winston Rainey
Today on the show we have screenwriter and script doctor, John Winston Rainey. John is the co-author, along with legendary script consultant Linda Seger, of…
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IFH 746: The Entrepreneurial Screenwriter with Jeff Willis
Today on the show we have screenwriter, consultant, and studio executive, Jeff Willis. Jeff has been in the film business for over 15 years as a writer and…
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IFH 745: Screenwriting & Hollywood in the Times of COVID with Greg Gertmenian
Today on the show, we have Greg Gertmenian, who is the Head of Script Analytics and Film Development at Slated. He is also the co-inventor of the Script Score…
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IFH 744: The Screenwriter's Guide to Video Game Writing with Robert Denton Bryant
I always wondered how someone would get into the video game writing business. Today's guest is screenwriter/game development guru Robert Denton Bryant and he…
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IFH 743: The Guide for Every Screenwriter with Geoffrey D. Calhoun
After many requests, I decided to finally tackle the dreaded query letter. I bring back to the show screenwriter, author, and IFH Academy instructor Geoffrey…
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IFH 742: Writing a Screenplay from the Inside Out with Brian Herskowitz
Today's guest is screenwriter Brian Herskowitz. He wrote the book called Process to Product: From Concept to Script: A Practical Guide for the Screenwriter…
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IFH 741: How to Break into Television Writing with Steven Vitolo
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break into a network television writer's room? Then this episode is for you. Today's guest is Steven Vitolo and he did…
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IFH 740: Screenwriting Rules You Need to Learn Then Break with Julian Hoxter
You 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…
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IFH 739: Horror Screenwriting - The Nature of Fear with Devin Watson
I 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…
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IFH 738: Inside Warner Bros Writing Program with Rebecca Windsor
Today on the show is Rebecca Windsor, the Vice-President of the Warner Bros. Television Workshop, the premier writing and directing program for professionals…
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IFH 737: How to Write for and Land a Movie Star for Your Indie Film with Shaye Ogbonna
We have on the show today writer Shaye Ogbonna.When not in pursuit of retro sneakers, Shaye Ogbonna can be found worshiping at the Temple of Story. His most…
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IFH 736: How I Got My Screenplay on Disney Plus with Arash Amel
Acclaimed screenwriter and producer Arash Amel is known for writing the critically-lauded motion picture, A PRIVATE WAR (2018), directed by Matthew Heineman…
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IFH 735: Getting in the Door Screenwriting for Netflix with Alan Trezza
Alan 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…
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IFH 734: Confessions of a First Time Showrunner with Kaye Singleton
Kaye Singleton is an award-winning writer, producer, and actress that is well on her way to making her own footprint in this industry, or as the much-respected…
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IFH 733: The Art of World Building - Immersive Screenwriting with Margaret Kerrison
Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Margaret Kerrison received my Master of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California…
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IFH 732: How to Avoid Career Pitfalls for Screenwriters with Felicity Wren
I wanted to take a deep dive into the marketing side of screenwriting today because it is in fact, a necessity in the industry today. Unfortunately, not many…
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IFH 731: The Screenwriter's Workout with Will Hicks
I had a fun chat with our guest today. We hit it off pre-interviewing, geeking out about James Cameron and his latest masterclass, and so much more. On the…
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IFH 730: Writing the Netflix/TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas
There’s always been a feel-good, easy-times nostalgia for the 80s and 90s TV shows. More so now that we sometimes feel overwhelmed by the plethora of shows we…
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IFH 729: How to Create Story & Character Conflict with Eileen Cook
Today on the show we have best-selling author and screenwriter Eileen Cook. She is a multi-published, award-winning author with her novels appearing in nine…
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IFH 728: The Science of Storytelling for Screenwriters with Will Storr
I'm super excited to bring you today's show. Today on the podcast we have best-selling author Will Storr. Will's latest book The Science of Storytelling: Why…
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IFH 727 Lessons Learned Writing Oliver Stone's The Doors with Randall Jahnson_mixdown
Randall Jahnson is an American screenwriter and film producer. He was born on March 7, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Jahnson is best known for his…
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IFH 726: Story$elling Your Screenplay with Heather Hale
Today on the show we have returning champion Heather Hale. Heather Hale’s new book Story Selling: How to Develop, Market, and Pitch Your Film & TV Projects…
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IFH 725: Hidden Tools of Comedy for Screenwriters with Steve Kaplan
Steve Kaplan is a well-known comedy writer, teacher, and consultant. He is the author of the book "The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being…
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IFH 724: What is Maximum Screenwriting with Jeff Schimmel
Jeff Schimmel began his Writing/Producing career in the 1980s while attending law school in Los Angeles. When not studying for the bar exam, Jeff wrote and…
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IFH 723: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Pilar Alessandra
Pilar 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…
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IFH 722: The Art of Television Showrunning with Steve DeKnight (Marvel's Daredevil, Spartacus)
Showrunning is a mysterious art form to many so I wanted to bringing he someone who can shine a light on what it takes to be one. Today on the show we have…
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IFH 721: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris Soth
Chris Soth developed the “Mini-Movie Method” after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood…
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IFH 720: Psychology for Screenwriters with William Indick
I’m taking a journey down the rabbit hole of screenwriting psychoanalysis with Professor William Indick, who is a psychology professor at William Paterson…
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IFH 719: Directing ACTION in the World of John Wick for Television with Albert Hughes
In today's show we have a returning champion Albert Hughes. Albert is a well-known American filmmaker. He is one half of the Hughes Brothers, a filmmaking duo…
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IFH 718: Licking My Wounds Writing The Mask of Zorro for Hollywood with Randall Jahnson
Randall Jahnson is a screenwriter known for his work on various films, including "The Mask of Zorro." He co-wrote the screenplay for "The Mask of Zorro" along…
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IFH 717: From $7K Film Red 11 to Making SPY KIDS: ARMAGEDDON for Netflix with Racer Max & Rebel Rodriguez
In this episode we have Racer Max and Rebel Rodriguez. The sons of the legendary filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and film producer Elizabeth Avellán. Racer, Rebel…
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IFH 716: How Master Storytellers Keep the Audience Engaged with Richard Walter
Richard Walter was born on July 11, 1944, in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer known for Group Marriage (1972), The Cinematographer (1969), and The…
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IFH 715: How To Become A Professional Screenwriter w/ Brooks Elms
Brooks 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…
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IFH 714: Zero Draft Thiry - Inside Writing for Hollywood with Scott Myers
Scott Myers is a screenwriter and educator known for his work in the film industry. He has written numerous screenplays and is the co-writer of the 2006 film…
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IFH 713: Save the Cat! How to Write an Indie Screenplay with Salva Rubio
The impact that Blake Snyder's Save the Cat® book series has had on Hollywood screenwriting is incalculable. Rarely does a book change the way screenwriters…
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IFH 712: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin
Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a…
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IFH 711: The Movie Script Selling Game with Kathie Fong Yoneda
Today on the show we have studio veteran, story consultant, and best-selling author of The Script Selling Game- 2nd edition: A Hollywood Insider's Look at…
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IFH 710: Creating the Cult Classic Sharknado with 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…
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IFH 709: The Virgin's Journey & Sexual Awakening with Kim Hudson
Kim Hudson grew up in the Yukon, a Hero’s daughter with a Cinderella Complex. Basically life taught her many of the things she needed to know to write this…
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IFH 708: Writing the INSANE World of Machette with Alvaro Rodriguez
Alvaro Rodriguez has been writing since childhood and, in fact, did his best work when he was 11. Without a movie camera in sight, Rodriguez relied on the…
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IFH 707: The Hidden Tools of Comedy with Steve Kaplan
Today on the show we have comedy legend, author, and writer Steve Kaplan. For years, Steve Kaplan has been the industry’s most sought-after expert on comedy…
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IFH 706: Composing the Biggest Hollywood Blockbusters of All-Time with Klaus Badelt
Klaus Badelt is a renowned German composer and music producer, celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to film scores and soundtracks. Born on June 12…
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IFH 705: How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti
Today on the show we have Hollywood Story/Career Consultant and former Studio Executive Jen Grisanti. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the…