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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 267: The BRUTAL & RAW Truth About Film Business with Darious Britt
Today on the show we have director, producer, screenwriter, actor and YouTube sensation Darious Britt I had the pleasure of meeting Darious at the Mammoth Film…
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BONUS EPISODE: Shooting for the Mob - Listen to First Fours Chapters
NEW YEAR'S BONUS After months of the IFH Tribe asking me, I finally finished the audiobook version of Shooting for the Mob. It was a tough project to finish…
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BPS 266: The Art of Making Horror Comedies with Damon Thomas
Damon Thomas is well known for making documentaries. He's documentaries includes Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs and David Beckham: A Footballer's Story. He also…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: The Art of Breaking the Rules
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…
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BPS 265: Writing Your First Blockbuster with Paul Dudbridge
Today's guest is Paul Dudbridge, author of Making Your First Blockbuster: Write It. Film It. Blow it Up! Paul Dudbridge is a British director, producer…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing the $9000 Micro-Budget Indie Film with Edward Burns
Today’s guest is a writer, director, producer, actor and indie filmmaking legend Edward Burns. Many of you might have heard of the Sundance Film Festival…
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BPS 264: Winning Oscar® & Changing Television History with Alan Ball
Academy and Emmy Award-winning writer/director/producer Alan Ball is among our generation’s most important creative voices. Born in Atlanta, Ball studied…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Balance
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…
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BPS 263: How to Work with Hollywood Actors with Judith Weston
Today guest is the legendary writer and educator Judith Weston. Her book Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Televisionand The Film…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Craft of Epic Story Screenwriting with Edward Zwick
We 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…
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BPS 262: How I Built a Billion-Dollar Directing Career with Raja Gosnell
Today on the show, we have director, Raja Gosnell. He directed comedy classics like Big Momma's House, starring Martin Lawrence. Never Been Kissed, starring…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Tell Your Story
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…
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BPS 261: How To Shoot In An Impossible Location With Peter Bishai
What if you were given permission to shoot most of your film in one of the busiest and iconic streets in the world, Times Square. Well, today's guest did just…
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BONUS EPISODE: Writing Blockbuster Movies & Television with Emmy® Winner Danny Strong
Today on the show we have writer, producer, actor, director and Emmy® winning show runner Danny Strong. Danny started his career as an actor in numerous…
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BPS 260: FATMAN – Writing An Insane Christmas Classic With The Nelms Brothers
Today on the show we have maniac writers/directors The Nelms Brothers, and I say maniacs in the best possible way. Ian and Eshom Nelms, grew up in central…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Tools in the Toolbox
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…
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BPS 259: How To Raise Money For Your Film In TODAY’S CRAZY World With Franco Sama
We have on the show returning champion film finance expert Franco Sama. His first episode is one of the most downloaded episodes in the history of the show…
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BONUS EPISODE: Writing & Showrunning Friends, Grace & Frankie with Marta Kauffman
Marta Kauffman is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning television writer, producer and showrunner behind the hit series Friends and Grace & Frankie. After…
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BPS 258: How To Shoot A Feature Film In Two Days With Grant Pichla
Today on the show we have a director who shot a time travel feature film in two days, his name is Grant Pichla and his film is called Making Time. Making…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Fake It Till You Make It
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…
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BPS 257: Writing & Directing Legendary Science Fiction Films With Alex Proyas
I can't be more excited to bring you this episode. On today's show, we have the legendary writer/director Alex Proyas, the filmmaker behind The Crow, Dark…
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BONUS EPISODE: Oscar® Winner Eric Roth: From Forrest Gump to Dune - Adventures in Hollywood Screenwriting
This week, I sat down with one of the most legendary and successful screenwriters/producers in Hollywood, Oscar® Winner Eric Roth. Over a 50+ years career…
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BPS 256: The High And Lows Of Working In Hollywood With Kevin Reynolds
Imagine you are in a film school and you make a student film. Then that student film get's seen by Steven Spielberg and he calls you into his office to offer…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Dealing with Rejection
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…
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BPS 255: Richard Linklater - Slacker, Indie Cinema & How to Become a Writer
Well, I put out an episode back in 2019 putting my dream list of guests out into the universe, and in the past four months, I've been humbled to have some…
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BONUS EPISODE: Changing Television Forever with David Chase
The legacy of the crime drama television series, The Sopranos remains a defining art of storytelling for mob TV shows. We have the genius behind this hit TV…
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BPS 254: Free Screenwriting Masterclass - The Anatomy of Story Genres with John Truby
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…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: You are What you Believe In
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…
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BPS 253: How to Attach a Bankable Movie Star to Your Indie Film with Steven Luke
Today on the show we have writer, producer, director, actor, and Filmtrepreneur Steven Luke. Steven and I discuss how he attaches bankable movie stars like…
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BONUS EPISODE: 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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BPS 252: The Ever-Changing Film Marketplace with Producer Bradley Gallo
Today on the show we have producer Bradley Gallo. His production company, Amasia Entertainment, is behind the upcoming Wild Mountain Thyme, starring Emily…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Why Filmmaking Goals SUCK!
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…
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BPS 251: How to Sell an Original Show to Hulu with James Lafferty & Stephen Colletti
Our guests this week are stars from the early 2000s teen drama television hit show, One Tree Hill, James Lafferty, and Stephen Colletti. The buzz the show had…
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BONUS EPISODE: What Talent Agencies Look for in a Screenplay with Christopher Lockhart
Today on the show we have award-winning producer, film executive, educator, and industry story analyst Christopher Lockhart. Christopher is renowned for his…
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BPS 250: Inside Action Film & TV Directing with the Legendary John Badham
Today on the show we welcome back returning champion the legendary director John Badham. If you didn't already know John has directed some of the most iconic…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: How to Get Over Your Filmmaking Fears
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…
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BPS 249: The New Film Language of "ScreenLife" with Wanted Director Timur Bekmambetov
I have been a fan of today’s guest since I first saw his mind-blowing film, Night Watch years ago. Timur Bekmambetov is an established director, producer, and…
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BONUS EPISODE: Screenwriting Masterclass with Oscar® Nominee John Sayles
Today on the show we have legendary independent filmmaker and Oscar® nominated screenwriter John Sayles. John Sayles is one of America's best known independent…
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BPS 248: Producing Sundance Winning Indie Films with Jonathan Baker
Today on the show we have Sundance-winning producer Jonathan Baker. His new film Sylvie's Love is the talk of Sundance 2020. Sylvie's Love is an upcoming…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Go Make Your Movie Now!
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…
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BPS 247: Making an Epic and Impossible Sci-Fi Indie Film with Martin Villeneuve
Today on the show we have writer/director Martin Villeneuve. Martin is the filmmaker behind the impossibly epic Canadian sci-fi film Mars et Avril. Martin…
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BONUS EPISODE: How I Write and Direct My Feature Films with Edgar Wright
In the house, today is the iconic screenwriter and director, of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Deadand Blockbuster hit,Baby Driver, Edgar Wright…
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BPS 246: The Wrong Kind of Women in Hollywood with Naomi McDougall Jones
Today on the show we have award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, speaker, women in film activist and force of nature Naomi McDougall Jones. Many of the IFH…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: How to Get Over Your Filmmaking Fears
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…
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BPS 245: How to Get One Million Followers in 30 Days with Brendan Kane
Ever wanted to know how to build a large following on social media? Today's guest Brendan Kane was able to get over 1 million followers in 30 days. His new…
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BONUS EPISODE: Creating a Billion Dollar Horror Franchise with Screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick
Today on the show we have screenwriter and director Jeffrey Reddick, who is best known for creating the highly successful Final Destination horror film…
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BPS 244: Billion-Dollar Comedy Screenwriting with Herschel Weingrod
This successful American screenwriter of comedies, many of which are remakes or adaptations of novels (i.e., "Brewster's Millions" 1985, "Pure Luck" 1991), had…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Why Filmmakers Need to Break the Rules
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…
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BPS 243: Blair Witch Project: Creating an Indie Film Phenomenon with Eduardo Sanchez
Today’s guest Eduardo Sanchez goes back to the late 90’s and shares his experience on what it was like to be in the center of The Blair Witch Project…
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BONUS EPISODE: 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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BPS 242: How to Build a Profitable Horror Film with Stephen Follows
Today on the show we have returning champion Stephen Follows. In this Halloween themed episode, we dive into Stephen's opus, The Horror Report. The report was…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Don't DIE with Your Indie Film Inside of You
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…
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BPS 241: Tales of a Hollywood Blockbuster Leading Man with Guy Pearce
Guy Edward Pearce was born 5 October, 1967 in Cambridgeshire, England, UK to Margaret Anne and Stuart Graham Pearce. His father was born in Auckland, New…
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BPS 240: Bringing Comedy to Netflix with Iliza Shlesinger
Let’s pivot a bit, shall we? I have with me today, entertainment triple threat, Iliza Shlesinger. The award-winning standup comedian, actor, writer, producer…
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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: When No One Believes in Your Filmmaking 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…
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BPS 239: The Story of the Most INSANE Film Ever Released! with Sacha Gervasi
This is one of the most insane stories I've ever had on the show, and I have a small part in making it happen. In 2008, Sacha Gervasi made his documentary…
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BPS 238: 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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MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Never Stop the Filmmaking Hustle
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…
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BPS 237: Exploring the Actor's Process - Inside His Greatest Roles with Edward James Olmos
Our guest today is 80s star, multiple-awards film, and theater actor, and activist, Edward James Olmos. Olmos’s roles in films or TV shows like Stand and…
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BPS 236: How to Outline Your Screenplay Like a Pro with Naomi Beaty
Naomi Beaty is a screenwriting teacher, screenplay consultant, and former development exec with 10+ years in the entertainment industry. Naomi is based in Los…