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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Geoffrey D Calhoun

Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance.About the Podcast:Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the screenplay

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Ep 181 - FBI Undercover Special Agent Michael McGowan

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2023/04/03

FBI Special Agent (Retired) Michael R. McGowan served more than 31 years of dedicated FBI service before retiring in 2017, almost all of which was working undercover against some of the most dangerous, sophisticated, and notorious criminal organizations and individuals. He is the author of Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent.You can find Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent at

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21:31

Ep 180 - SXSW Week - Only The Good Survive with...

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2023/03/27

The Successful Screenwriters Katie Presto is at SXSW and has an exclusive interview with the writer/director Dutch Southern of the SXSW Official Selection, Only The Good Survive. A horror thriller that explores what happens when a heist goes wrong. Starring Sydney Flanigan, Lachlan Watson, and film legend Jon Gries!Logline - After a heist goes wrong and results in the deaths of all three of her friends, Brea finds herself in the custody of the small-town sheriff, who may be hiding as many secrets as

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23:13

Ep 179 - SXSW Week - Americana with writer/director...

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2023/03/19

The Successful Screenwriter is at SXSW with an exclusive interview with the writer/director Tony Tost of Americana an ensemble suspense thriller starring pop icon Halsey, Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, and Zahn McClarnon!Logline - When a rare Lakota Ghost Shirt falls onto the black market in a small town in South Dakota, the lives of local outsiders and outcasts violently intertwine.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our

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13:19

Ep 178 - SXSW Week - The Artifice Girl with...

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2023/03/16

The Successful Screenwriter is at SXSW! Guest host Katie Presto has an exclusive interview with the writer/director of the incredibly thought-provoking sci-fi drama "The Artifice Girl" starring Lance Henriksen and Tatum Mathews!Logline - When an internet vigilante develops a revolutionary new computer program to combat online predators, its rapid advancement leads to serious questions of autonomy, oppression, and what it really means to be human.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available

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21:06

Ep 177 - SXSW Week - Metal Man with Show Creator...

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2023/03/14

The Successful Screenwriter is at SXSW with an exclusive interview with the show creator of Metal Man a dramatic comedy nominated for the SXSW Grand Jury Award!Logline - Metal Man Follows Henry, a handyman who looks like a death metal band member, as he is called to fix a bathtub for a young couple. He gets involved in their drama/life, but in spite of his scary exterior, he helps them with his kind and keen nature.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available

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15:36

Ep 176 - SXSW Week - If You Were The Last with...

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2023/03/13

The Successful Screenwriter is at SXSW with an exclusive interview with the director of the charming sci-fi romantic comedy "If You Were The Last" starring Anthony Mackie and Zoe Chao!Logline - Adrift in their broken-down space shuttle with little hope of rescue, two astronauts argue over whether they're better off spending their remaining days as friends or something more.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a

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27:21

Ep 175 - Christopher O'Bryant - In The Spotlight -...

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2023/03/06

Guest Host Katie Presto chats with Christopher O'Bryant winner of The Successful Screenwriter Contest about his winning script Things Kept Hidden. Chris dives into his process of writing, what inspires him, and what he has learned from reading over 800 screenplays.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

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19:27

Ep 174 - Decentralized Filmmaking (Film.io) with Ian...

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2023/02/27

Geoffrey chat with Ian Lewinter about Film.io a decentralized autonomous organization (dao) which is an entity with no central leadership, replacing the exclusive film industry hierarchy, with inclusive decision-making by the fans and creator community.You can find film.io at https://film.io/Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free -->

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23:23

Ep 173 - Biomedical Engineer Dr. Amanda Randles

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2023/02/20

Character Database: Biomedical EngineerAmanda Randles is a computer scientist who is the Alfred Winborne and Victoria Stover Mordecai Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University. Randles has been an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and computer science at the university and works at the Duke Cancer Institute. Her research includes biomedical simulation and high-performance computing.For the full uncut video (36mins) and access to our entire character database become a Monthly or

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24:28

Ep 172 - Conquering Hollywood with Gary W. Goldstein

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2023/02/13

Geoffrey sits down and chats with Conquering Hollywood, The Screenwriter's Blueprint For Career Success written by Gary W. Goldstein. The Producer of Pretty Woman, Under Siege, and The Mothman Prophecies. Gary provides some invaluable insight on how we began as a lawyer with no contacts and came to Hollywood to success happen in the film industry.You can find Conquering Hollywood at amazon.com/Conquering-Hollywood-Screenwriters-Blueprint-Success/dp/0989715205Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every

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25:20

Ep 171 - Infinity Pool - Film Analysis

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2023/02/06

Logline - James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors.Geoffrey is joined by screenwriter Katie Presto as they break down and analyze all of the subtextual visuals and hidden layers behind this hedonistic horror. So watch this video till the end for revelations and hidden meanings behind this film.The Guide For Every

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21:37

Ep 170 - Smile vs. It Follows - Film Analysis

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2023/01/30

Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier start off their new "Vs." segment with Smile vs. It Follows! Both were huge hits in the horror genre with unique and disturbing creatures. Geoffrey and Kristy discuss how both films approach the same genre and concept from a completely different perspective and break down the techniques used to make them work.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free -->

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22:36

Ep 169 - Blank - Film Analysis with Chris Cookson...

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2023/01/23

Logline: A desperate writer signs up for a fully A.I.-operated retreat to cure her writer's block, but when an unforeseen software glitch occurs, she gets trapped inside her unit with an unstable android and no communication with the outside world.The screenwriter Stephen Herman's script was optioned on InkTip by a producer in London, even though he is from New York!Geoffrey speaks with Chris Cookson from InkTip as they break down this psychological thriller to discover what makes this script so

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25:41

Ep 168 - Creating content & Films for YouTube with...

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2023/01/16

Geoffrey chats with Joey & Stephanie from Art School Dropouts as they discuss how to create unique and engaging content for Youtube. you can find them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuiZtLNnppnkmNNOSpVbRwThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

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Ep 167 - Neuroscientist Leah Elson

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2023/01/09

Character Database: NeuroscientistLeah Elson is a clinical development scientist with a 13-year career in medical research which has included the fields of orthopedics, novel biotechnology, oncology, and neuroscience. Leah has 87 peer-reviewed, collaborative publications, including manuscripts, book chapters, and supplements. She studied pre-medical sciences at Harvard University and has earned graduate degrees in the fields of Biotechnology (the Johns Hopkins University), as well as Global Health

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Ep 166 - Birds of Empire with Jason Lew

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2023/01/02

Geoffrey chats with writer/producer Jason Lew (Insecure, Ballers) about his new podcast series, Birds of Empire. Jason discusses creating a cinematic fantasy within audio. He also talks about world-building a society that takes place thousands of years after the fall of civilization.You can find Birds of Empire at https://qcodemedia.com/birds-of-empireGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a

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Ep 165 - The Three Wells of Screenwriting with...

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2022/12/19

Geoffrey chats with Matthew Kalil about his book, The Three Wells of Screenwriting. They discuss ways to avoid writing cliche and how to access your inner creative genius.You can find The Three Wells of Screenwriting at https://a.co/d/iykNcHKGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

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Ep 164 - (Con Artistry) Social Engineer Hacking with...

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2022/12/12

Jenny Radcliffe is a burglar for hire, a professional con artist, and an expert in Non-verbal communications, deception, and persuasion techniques, she is an ethical Social Engineer, a “people hacker” hired to smash security measures, using psychology, con artistry, subliminal linguistics, cunning, and guile. You can find her award-winning Human Factor Security Podcast at https://humanfactorsecurity.co.uk/podcast-2/For the full in-depth and uncut interview about con artists and social engineer

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Ep 163 - Directing Leimert Park with Mel Jones...

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2022/12/05

Mel Jones discusses her time producing Dear White People and Producing Leimert Park which is now available on BET +.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

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Ep 162 - The Menu - Film Analysis with Kristy Leigh...

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2022/11/28

Logline: A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier break down this enthralling suspenseful thriller and how it harkens back to the Hitchcockian style of filmmaking.Join our community for exclusive content at www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.comThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and

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