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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast
The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey.
Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning…
Episodes
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BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd
Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his…
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BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise
Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his…
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BPS 433: No Film School, No Problem Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity
Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart…
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BPS 432: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path
When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what…
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BPS 431: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson
In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative…
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BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk
In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark…
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BPS 429: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder with Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he formed J&M Entertainment with a colleague, a…
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BPS 428: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz
A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision…
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BPS 427: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill’s Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking
Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money,"…
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BPS 426: Breaking the Rules: Crafting Powerful Films Without Hollywood Money with Shawn Whitney
Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today's soul-stirring conversation, we…
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BPS 425: The Power of the Cut: Storytelling Secrets from Michael Trent
A film editor’s job is much like the work of a sculptor. You take a massive block of material—raw footage—and with a series of delicate, precise cuts, you…
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BPS 424: From Short to Feature The Filmmaker’s Journey with Michael G. Kehoe
On today’s episode, we welcome Michael G. Kehoe, a filmmaker who turned a whisper of an idea into the resounding voice of a feature film. From Brooklyn to…
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BPS 423: From Instagram Mysteries to Indie Horror The Bold Experiments of Joe Kowalski
When the winds of curiosity rustle the mind and stir the soul, they often bring with them storytellers—those rare beings who don’t just recount events but…
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BPS 422: The Unscripted Journey of Steven Bernstein From Cinematographer to Storyteller
What if the greatest stories of our lives are the ones we never meant to write? On today’s episode, we welcome Steven Bernstein, a man whose journey through…
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BPS 421: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer
The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today's extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a…
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BPS 420: Out of Time and the Back to the Future DeLorean Documentary with Steve Concotelli
Today on the show we have documentary filmmaker Steve Concotelli, the director of OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine. Out of Time is the documentary…
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BPS 419: Going Undercover and Directing for VICE with Natalia Leite
Today’s guest is writer/director Natalia Leite. This director is one of the bravest filmmakers I’ve ever met. Her work on the VICE documentary ‘Life as a…
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BPS 418: Drugs, Sex and Higher Love with Slamdance Winner Hasan Oswald
Today on the show we have Slamdance Grand Jury winning filmmaker Hasan Oswald. Hasan's story is pretty inspiring. He did exactly what I preach all the time, he…
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BPS 417: How I Got My Film Directing Off The Ground with Sean Mullin
Sean Mullin is an award-winning filmmaker. His critically-acclaimed feature film debut as a writer/director — Amira & Sam — won the top prize at numerous…
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BPS 416: The Brutal and Honest Reality of Self-Distributing a Film Today with Jeff MacIntyre
Today on the show we have 18 time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeff MacIntyre. Jeff is the director of the new film The Great Cookie Comeback. Famous Wally…
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BPS 415: From Indies to Producing Oscar Winners with Cassian Elwes
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BPS 414: Billie Eilish and Truth to Filmmaking with RJ Cutler
Our guest today, RJ Cutler opened up 2021 with his raw, emotional, and remarkable new documentary Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry. He’s a phenomenal…
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BPS 413: The Problem with Abusive Film Sets with Greg Hemmings
Let me introduce to you all, filmmaker and award-winning film-preneur, Greg Hemmings – Chief storyteller and CEO of Hemmings House Pictures limited. I wanted…
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BPS 412: How to Create a Compelling Documentary with Julie Cohen & Betsy West
Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated documentarians Betsy West & Julie Cohen.Betsy West (Director/Producer) is an Academy Award®-nominated Emmy winning…
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BPS 411: Beyond the Script: Gordy Hoffman’s Guide to Emotional Storytelling
Life, they say, is a story we tell ourselves—a script of experience, moments, and emotions woven into a narrative only we can claim as our own. On today’s…
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BPS 410: Why Most Independent Films NEVER Make Any Money
I've been thinking about doing this podcast for a long time. In the tradition of Why Filmmakers are Always So Damn Broke & What They Can Do to Change It this…
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BPS 409: How to Make Indie Films That Make REAL Money with J. Horton
Today on the show we have filmmaker and Filmtrepreneur J. Horton. Jason has been in the film industry for as long as I have and has been making movies ever…
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BPS 408: The Patronized Self-Distribution (PSD) Model with Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson
Our guests today are filmmakers and developers, Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson. Zach is the founder of Chicago-based film production company, Eleusinian…
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BPS 407: Unforgettable Storytelling Phillip Andrew on Creativity, Leadership, and Resilience
On today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of creativity, resilience, and the art of storytelling with Phillip Andrew, a multi-talented producer…
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BPS 406: Unveiling the Art of Screenwriting A Journey with Kristin Overn
There’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…
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BPS 405: How to Shoot 360 Video & Actually Make Money with Josh Gibson
Today, we welcome Josh Gibson, a pioneer in the realm of 360-degree video and the founder of 360 Video Academy. With a deep understanding of immersive…
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BPS 404: Hollywood Directing: How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Shot with Gil Bettman
In today’s episode, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the best selling filmmaking courses on Udemy right now, Hollywood Film & Television Directing…
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BPS 403: Cinematic Masterclass with Philip Bloom
Today on the show we have a legend in the filmmaking blogosphere, award-winning cinematographer Philip Bloom. Philip is a world-renowned filmmaker who, for the…
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BPS 402: Behind the Curtain of Blackmagic Design with President Dan May
If you are an avid listener of this podcast you know how much I LOVE Blackmagic Design products. From giving away Davinci Resolve for free to releasing a 4K…
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BPS 401: iPhone Filmmaking & Cinematography with Jason Van Genderen
Today on the show I have iPhone filmmaking master and TEDTalk Speaker Jason Van Genderen. I've wanted to have Jason on the podcast for a long time. He is a…
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BPS 400: How I Made $100K+ Selling Stock Footage with James Forsher
Today on the show we have the Stock Footage Yoda James Forsher. James has nearly forty years of experience in producing, writing, and directing documentaries…
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BPS 399: FBI Witness Relocation Interview with Boris The Cinematographer from Shooting for the Mob
Today we have a very special episode. My guest is coming from an undisclosed location somewhere in Los Angeles. His code name is BORIS: The Cinematographer. We…
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BPS 398: Inside the World of Cooke Optics with Les Zellan
Today on the show we have the chairman of the legendary Cooke Optics empire. For over 100 years, Cooke has been at the centre of the filmmaking business. We've…
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BPS 397: The Art of Low-Budget Cinematography with Suki Medencevic, A.S.C
Today I welcome back returning champion award-winning cinematographer Suki Medencevic A.S.C. I brought Suki back on the show to discuss Covid-19 and what…
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BPS 396: How to Become an Indy Mogul with Ted Sim
Today on the show we have host, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and president of Aputure Ted Sim. Ted is the host of the Indy Mogul Podcast and Youtube Channel. He…
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BPS 395: The Art of Television Cinematography w/ Jayson Crothers
Today on the show we have veteran cinematographer Jayson Crothers. Jayson had shot two dozen independent features before he joined the NBCUniversal hit show…
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BPS 394: Lighting Big Budgets and Indie Films with Shane Hurlbut
My guest today has done it all. He’s gone from cinematography on small-budget indie films to $200 million-plus projects which is literally goals for many in…
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BPS 393: David Fincher & The Art of Cinematography with Oscar Nominee Jeff Cronenweth
Today on the show we have Oscar® nominee Jeff Cronenweth A.S.C. Cronenweth worked as a loader and 2nd assistant before graduating high school, and then…
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BPS 392: From Clerks to Shooting Boba & The Mandalorian with David Klein A.S.C.
David Klein, A.S.C. (born December 1972) is an American cinematographer known for working with director Kevin Smith on the films Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy…
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BPS 391: Lighting for David Fincher & Michael Mann with Erik Messerschmidt
Award-winning director of photography Erik Messerschmidt, ASC has a natural eye for arresting and spellbinding images, thriving in a role that allows him to…
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BPS 390: Becoming a Jack of All Trades Writer/Director with Greg Mottola
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BPS 389: From Short Films to Narcos with Josef Kubota Wladyka
Today on the show we have writer, producer, and director Josef Kubota Wladyka.Josef Kubota Wladyka’s debut feature film, Manos Sucias, won Best New Narrative…
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BPS 388: Hemingway and the Art of the Documentary with Lynn Novick
I am a huge fan of today’s guest. Since seeing one of her first documentaries, I was transfixed by her power of storytelling. Our guest is an Emmy and Peabody…
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BPS 387: How to Protect Your Film from Online Piracy with Evan Zeisel
Movie piracy has hurt the pockets of every filmmaker. But indie filmmakers are often affected worse. Today on the show we have Evan Zeisel and he has been…
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BPS 386: Lighting the Biggest Films of All-Time with Dean Cundey A.S.C
Today, my guest is a prolific cinematographer, accomplished photographer, and member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Dean Cundey A.S.C.Dean rose…
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BPS 385: Selling Indie Films with the Regional Cinema Model with Daedalus Howell
Today on the show we have writer/director Daedalus Howell. Daedalus' film Pill Head is the definition of being a Filmtrepreneur. So much, in fact, I used his…
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BPS 384: Building a Hollywood Directing Career with Brad Silberling
Today on the show we have writer, producer and director Brad Silberling. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad back in 2005 at my first Sundance Film Festival. He…
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BPS 383: How to Raise $2 Million Using NFTs with Arel Avellino
NFTs are all the rage today but how can indie filmmakers use them to generate revenue? I did an entire episode dedicated to NFT and Indie Films last year and…
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BPS 382: The Way of the Creative Filmmaker with Jocelyn Jones
Jocelyn 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…
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BPS 381: From Micro-Budget to World-Wide Distribution with Shane Stanley
At sixteen years old, Shane Stanley had already received his first Emmy Award for his work on Desperate Passage (1987) which starred Michael Landon. Over the…
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BPS 380: Watch This to Survive on a Film Set with Christine Chen
Christine Chen is an Academy qualified film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. She fell in love with capturing images and telling stories…
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BPS 379: The Art of Being a Military Advisor on Set with Jariko Denman
Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and, as a military brat, grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and…
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BPS 378: Directing as a Team & NOT Killing Each Other with Vanessa & Joseph Winter
Vanessa and Joseph Winter are a writer/director duo best known for their critically acclaimed SXSW midnighter “Deadstream,” a horror comedy coming to Shudder…
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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan
Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom…
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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin
In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers…