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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 148: Writing Pikachu, Addams Family & The Craft of TV with Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit
Today on the show we have the showrunning writing duo of Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit. They are responsible for bring iconic character Pikachu to the big…
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BPS 147: Neill Blomkamp - Big Budget Indies and Creative Freedom
Ever since I saw District 9 and learned of all the mythical stories behind the short film becoming a feature, I have been a massive fan of today’s guest, Neill…
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BPS 146: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever
Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show…
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BPS 145: How I Write and Direct My 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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HALLOWEEN BONUS: How to Write a Profitable Horror Film with Stephen Follows
HALLOWEEN BONUS episode from my other show The Indie Film Hustle Podcast. Today on the show we have returning champion Stephen Follows. In this Halloween…
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HALLOWEEN BONUS: How to Make a Killer Horror Film in One Location with Michael Williams
HALLOWEEN BONUS episode from my other show The Indie Film Hustle Podcast. If you have a micro or no budget feature film shooting in one location will make life…
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BPS 144: How to Pitch a Television Project to a Network with Kelly Edwards
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, producer, former studio executive and diversity thought leader Kelly Edwards. Many of us want to be…
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BPS 143: How To Become a Professional Screenwriter with Brooke 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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BPS 142: 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 141: Selling Palm Springs for $17.5 Million at Sundance with Max Barbakow
I believe that most indie filmmakers have a dream of making a feature film, getting accepted to the Sundance Film Festival, and that film would be fought over…
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BPS 140: The NO Bullsh*t Guide to Making Your Indie Film with Jeff Leisawitz
The NO Bullsh*t Guide to Making Your Indie Film with Jeff Leisawitz Have you ever been in a place where nothing is going right creatively? Do you ever feel…
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BPS 139: No Film School Needed - Direct & Sell Six Features in Two Years with Elizabeth Blake-Thomas
I have an inspirational treat for you today. On the show, we have writer/producer/director Elizabeth Blake-Thomas. She has recently financed, written…
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BPS 138: 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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BPS 137: The Art & Craft of the Romantic Comedy with Charles Shyer
We have on today, one of the best rom-com and comedy writers and filmmakers of all time a master at visual storytelling. I've been a fan of many of his films…
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BPS 136: 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 135: The Way of Story with Catherine Ann Jones
We have award-winning author, playwright, actor, teacher, and writing consultant, Catherine Ann Jones on the show today. She’s authored a number of…
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BPS 134: 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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BSP 133: The RAW and Scandalous Truth Behind the Writing of Boondock Saints with Troy Duffy
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the cult indie film classic The Boondock Saints. But many of you might not know the crazy story of its writer and…
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BSP 132: 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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BSP 131: Directing Last Starfighter & Writing Escape from New York with Nick Castle
We have today, 80s horror icon Michael Myers, also known as, Nick Castle. Director, writer, and actor - notable for directing The Last Starfighter (1984)…
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BSP 130: How to Avoid Career Pitfalls for Screenwriters with Felicity Wren (ISA)
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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BPS 129: Inside Creating Top Gun & Writing in Hollywood with Jack Epps Jr.
It is an absolute thrill to have Jack Epps Jr. on the show today. The award-winning writer, USC Cinematic Arts professor and filmmaker is a member of the…
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BSP 128: Blood, Bullets, Screenwriting and Octane with Joe Carnahan
It's been a hell of a year so far. I've been blessed to have had the honor of speaking to some amazing screenwriters and man today's guest is high on that…
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BSP 127: Creating the Halloween Class Hocus Pocus & Adapting Stephen King with Mick Garris
I am extremely excited to have on the show today a fellow podcaster, established producer, director, and writer, Mick Garris. Mick’s podcast, Post Mortem with…
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BPS 126: 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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Introducing My New Weekly Podcast with Guest Musical Icon Moby
I'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…
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BPS 125: The Art of Story, Dialog and Character with Robert McKee
Our guest today is the well-regarded screenwriting lecturer, story consultant, and eminent author, Robert McKee. Reputable for his globally-renowned ‘Story…
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BSP 124: 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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ANNOUNCEMENT: Filmmaker Process - Need Help Getting Your Screenplay Funded, Finished and Produced?
After working in the IFH labs for the first part of 2021 I can finally announce what it is. May I introduce Indie Film Hustle's FILMMAKER PROCESS? Filmmaker…
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BPS 123: Billy Crystal - The Art of Comedy Screenwriting
There are performers that impact your life without you even knowing it and today's guest fits that bill. On the show we have comedic genius…
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BPS 122: 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 121: 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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BPS 120: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Richard Walter
Our guest today, is expert storytelling educator, author, and UCLA professor, Richard Walter--- bestselling author of Essentials of Screenwriting: The Art…
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BPS 119: How I Wrote Ant-Man with Joe Cornish
You guys better get ready for a hell of a ride because our guest today brought a great conversation. We have accomplished screenwriter and director Joe Cornish…
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BPS 118: From Short Film Script to Spielberg with Sacha Gervasi
Being a podcaster now for over 600 episodes I’ve heard all sorts of stories on how people make it in the film business. From Sundance darlings to blind luck…
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BPS 117: How to Be a Screenwriter in Hollywood with Marshall Herskovitz
Our guest today is the former president of the producers Guild of America, established producer, writer, and director, Marshall Herskovitz. Much of his…
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BONUS EPISODE: 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 amazing…
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BPS 116: From Horror Indies to The Revenant with Mark L. Smith
I've spoken to many people in the film business over the years but today's guest is one of the hardest working craftman I've had the pleasure of sitting down…
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BPS 115: Writing the Netflix/TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas
Our guest today is the award-winning screen and television writer, professor, visual artist, and author, Pamela Douglas. Pamela is a member of the Board of…
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BPS 114: Inside Secrets to Blockbuster Screenwriting with Boaz Yakin
We 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…
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BPS 113: How to Rewrite Your Screenplay Like a Hollywood Pro with Paul Chitlik
On the show today veteran screenwriter, director, producer, educator, author, Paul Chitlik. Paul has worked on 80's show classics like the Twilight Zone, Small…
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BPS 112: 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 111: The Art of Creative Showrunning with Steve DeKnight
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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BPS 110: 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 109: RAW and HONEST Screenwriting with Bo Burnham & James V. Hart
This is Part 3 in a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations I'll be releasing between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact…
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BPS 108: The Power of the Dark Side: Creating Great Villains with Pamela Jaye Smith
Today on the show we have author Pamela Jaye Smith. She is is a mythologist, international consultant-speaker, and award-winning writer-producer-director with…
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BPS 107: Screenwriting the Oscar-Winning La La Land with Damien Chazelle & James V. Hart
This is Part 2 in a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations I'll be releasing between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of Hook, Contact…
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BPS 106: The RAW Truth About Screenwriting in Hollywood with Rick Najera
Today on the show we have award-winning screenwriter, actor, director, producer, sketch comedian Rick Najera. Rick is also an author, playwright, coach and…
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BPS 105: Inside Screenwriting Get Out with Jordan Peele & James V. Hart
Get ready to have your mind blown! I'll be releasing a 3-Part Limited Series of conversations between the legendary screenwriter James V. Hart, the writer of…
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BPS 104: 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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BPS 103: How to Approach a Lit Manager in Hollywood with John Zaozirny
Today on the show we have literary manager and producer John Zaozirny. He oversees the feature film production slate for Bellevue and the Literary Management…
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BPS 102: 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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BPS 101: How to Make 2021 Your Year – Happy New Year!
Well, 2020 has been one hell of a year. Our industry has been turned upside down and inside out. The way business is done in Hollywood has been changed…
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BPS 100: Avoiding the DARK SIDE of Hollywood: Oliver Stone EXPOSES SHOCKING TRUTH About OSCAR & FILMMAKING!
Today 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…
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BPS 099: 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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BPS 098: Screenwriting a Road Trip Comedy with Jason Shuman
I 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…
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BPS 097: 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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BPS 096: Screenwriting with Brass Knuckles with Scott W. Smith
Today 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…
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BPS 095: The Hollywood Screenplay Formatting Standard with Chris Riley
Have you ever wondered how to format your screenplay so Hollywood would take you seriously as a screenwriter before they even read your script? Today's guest…
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BPS 094: Deconstructing the Emotional Pulse of Your Screenplay with James V. Hart
I'm so excited to bring this episode to the BPS Tribe. Today we have legendary screenwriter James V. Hart. James is the screenwriter behind some of Hollywood's…