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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast

Bulletproof Screenwriting

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

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2:47

MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Tell Your Story

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/26

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.

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70:38

BPS 261: How To Shoot In An Impossible Location With...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/23

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 that. He shot most of his new film Rapid Eye Movement.In the heart of Times Square, radio DJ Rick Weider is driven to the edge of insanity as he tries to break the 11-day world record for staying awake, under the threat of a deranged caller who will kill him if he fails. In his quest to stay awake, he endures a harrowing physical, mental and

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55:31

BONUS EPISODE: Writing Blockbuster Movies &...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/22

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 classic films and TV shows such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gilmore Girls, then transitioned into screenwriting, exploding onto the scene with his 2007 script Recount which was #1 on the Hollywood Blacklist and became an award winning HBO Film.Since then he has become a prolific film and TV writer, director and producer, garnering numerous

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91:57

BPS 260: FATMAN – Writing An Insane Christmas Classic...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/21

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 California waging two hundred man G.I. Joe wars and dreaming in John Ford landscapes. They have written and directed numerous award-winning and critically- acclaimed films.The brothers are known for their unique ability to traverse from one genre to another, seamlessly and successfully, from drama to comedy to thrillers. Their film, LOST ON

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2:00

MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Tools in the Toolbox

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/19

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.

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120:22

BPS 259: How To Raise Money For Your Film In TODAY’S...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/16

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 (Listen to that episode here). Franco and I joke that his last episode turned him into a celebrity at film markets and festivals around the world. I mean he can barely walk the halls of AFM without getting recognized.Franco is a wealth of knowledge in the film finance space and I have learned tons from him over the years. We discuss the effect

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70:16

BONUS EPISODE: Writing & Showrunning Friends, Grace &...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Marta Kauffman is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning television writer, producer and showrunner behind the hit series Friends and Grace & Frankie. After graduating from Brandeis University, Kauffman got her big break alongside David Crane when their pilots Dream On (1990) and The Powers That Be (1992) were greenlit. The pair then launched Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions with Kevin Bright and became the trio that created the iconic sitcom Friends. Marta’s expansive and successful career includes

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61:22

BPS 258: How To Shoot A Feature Film In Two Days With...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/14

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 Time's 110 pages were shot in just two crazy, fast-paced days, separated by seven months and a house renovation.After traveling back in time, a divorced workaholic must repeat his past footsteps in order to return to an unaltered present but struggles when it means re-proposing to his ex-wife. How'd they shot a full movie in 2 days? This

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8:11

MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Fake It Till You Make It

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/12

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.

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103:03

BPS 257: Writing & Directing Legendary Science...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/09

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 City, The Knowing, Gods of Egypt, and I, Robot.Alex Proyas had a huge influence on my filmmaking life. The Crow was one of those films I watch a thousand times, in the theater, when I was in film school. He began his filmmaking career working in music videos with the likes of Sting, INXS, and Fleetwood Mac before getting the opportunity to direct

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75:45

BONUS EPISODE: Oscar® Winner Eric Roth: From Forrest...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/08

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, he's well-known for writing or producing films like Forrest Gump, A Star is Born, Mank, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Munich, Ali, and the list goes on. The critically and commercially acclaimed American drama, Forrest Gump is an adaptation of Winston Groom's 1986 novel of the same title, adapted by Eric Roth in 1994. The story depicts

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89:46

BPS 256: The High And Lows Of Working In Hollywood...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/07

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 you a deal to direct a feature film version of that short. Well, that is exactly how today's guests go his start.On the show, we have the legendary writer/director Kevin Reynolds. Kevin directed the worldwide blockbuster Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, the epic Rapa Nui, and the infamous and misunderstood Waterworld.Kevin Reynolds made his big

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3:01

MONDAY MOTIVATION!: Dealing with Rejection

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/06

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.

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127:47

BPS 255: Richard Linklater - Slacker, Indie Cinema &...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/02

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 filmmakers and screenwriters on the show. Incredibly one of those dream guests has made his way on the show today.We are joined by indie film icon and Oscar® nominated writer/director Richard Linklater. Richard was one of the filmmakers who helped to launch the independent film movement that we know today with his classic 1991 indie

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44:07

BONUS EPISODE: Changing Television Forever with David...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/12/01

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 series, David Chase as our guest today. As expected, Chase is a twenty-five-time Emmy Awards-winner, seven times Golden Globes winner, and highly acclaimed producer, writer, and director. His forty-year career in Hollywood has contributed immensely to the experience of quality TV. Before getting into the nitty-gritty of Chase, let’s do a brief

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131:15

BPS 254: Free Screenwriting Masterclass - The Anatomy...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/11/30

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, 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

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4:31

MONDAY MOTIVATION!: You are What you Believe In

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/11/28

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.

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93:44

BPS 253: How to Attach a Bankable Movie Star to Your...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/11/25

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 Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Chuck Liddell, James Cromwell, Thomas Jane, Sam Worthington, Tom Berenger, Ron Perlman, and Billy Zane to his independent films. We also discuss his misadventures in film distribution, how he presells his films and if he actually makes any money with film distributors.Steven also has a Filmtrepreneur mind when it

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21:54

BONUS EPISODE: Top 10 Screenwriting Scams to Avoid

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/11/24

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 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

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79:21

BPS 252: The Ever-Changing Film Marketplace with...

Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast ·

2022/11/23

Today on the show we have producer Bradley Gallo. His production company, Amasia Entertainment, is behind the upcoming Wild Mountain Thyme, starring Emily Blunt, Christopher Walken, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Dornan.His 2019’s Official Sundance Selection Them That Follow, starring Olivia Coleman, Jim Gaffigan, Walton Goggins, Kaitlyn Dever, Lewis Pullman, Alice Englert, and Thomas Mann is now on Showtime.Amasia has also recently acquired the rights to the Green Hornet franchise. Bradley's other credits

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