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Darren & Josh Make a Movie

Filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg offer a raw and unfiltered look at how a film gets made as they take listeners through the development, production and post-production of a brand-new film. No sugarcoating. No industry PR fluff. No spin. Just the messy, frustrating but often exhilarating truth about filmmaking... from idea to distribution.

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08:32

Darren & Josh Talk About Recent Work... CENSORED!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/12/17

MINI-POD: Darren and Josh Talk About Their current Work… Censored! During their hiatus, Darren and Josh took a break from planning Season 2 of the show and stopped down to chat about their current projects… beware… tons beeps. Hope you enjoy this mini-pod of real-talk. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you're a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having ANY career

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28:26

Mini-Pod: How to Kill Someone With a Curling Iron

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/12/10

MINI-POD: HOW TO KILL SOMEONE WITH A CURLING IRON Darren and Josh try to keep the algorithm happy with a short episode this week. Darren breaks down how his next movie broke down… and he and Josh do an autopsy on one of Josh's kill scenes from his movie Crawlspace, breaking down how he shot a "curling iron through the head" on a low-budget film. SECRETS REVEALED!!! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you're a film

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17:36

End of Season 1! Our Next Steps + HUGE Season 2...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/12/04

EPISODE 25: END OF SEASON ONE… and looking forward! Darren and Josh sit down to discuss the path forward and talk about the upcoming relaunch for "Season Two: Casting, Funding & Preproduction". Many exciting things on the way as the filmmakers take the NEXT STEP toward getting their movie/movies made! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you're a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who

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54:48

SORORITY ROW HORRORCON PANEL

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/11/25

EPISODE 24: Josh takes a break in Florida with his family for Thanksgiving… Darren is annoyed (but then again… when ISN'T he?!?). So this week, we jump into the way-back machine and visit HorrorCon and the Sorority Row panel with a few special guests: director Stewart Hendler, producer Mike Karz, the writer/director of the original House on Sorority Row Mark Rosman, star of the House on Sorority Row Eileen Davidson and co-screenwriter Josh Stolberg. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh

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01:16:55

VIDEO PITCHING WITH DARREN & JOSH

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/11/18

EPISODE 23: As they prepare to take their new ideas to the town, Darren and Josh talk about different types of video pitching… from sizzle reels to spec trailers to documentary pitches to full-on immersive video project pitches. This is an episode not to be missed on YouTube as they are showing all the assets they've used to sell their projects to Hollywood. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you're a film

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01:01:22

DARREN GETS SPOOKED!!!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/11/11

EPISODE 22: DARREN GETS SPOOKED!!! While Josh spends time on story, Darren travels to Orlando Florida for the Spooky Empire Convention to sign autographs (and more importantly) research the Killer Con movie. He sees some friends and hears some stories before returning to Los Angeles and grabbing drinks and pizza with Josh and Hana Mae Lee at Residuals Tavern. And Steve Barton returns for another "Page One Rewrite" segment! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the

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01:17:39

EPISODE 21: BRAINSTORMING OUR IDEAS & MEET THE FAMILY!!!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/11/04

Producer Addison Marshall joins Darren & Josh as they brainstorm the two final ideas… The Privilege and Killer Con (we're looking for a new name if anyone has any good titles). We attempt to narrow down the ideas to set up a few future writer's rooms / writer's group episodes. We also asked all our crew/team/family members to send in "intro videos" and they're so awesome they upstage the actual episode. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on

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01:03:23

THE SHOW GOES TO HORRORCON FOR A LIVE SAW PANEL

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/10/28

EPISODE 20: Darren and Josh take the show on the road to Los Angeles' new industry convention HorrorCon! They take the stage with several of the key BTS creatives of the Saw franchise to do a deep dive into all things Saw. Panelists include Kevin Gruetert, Peter Spierig, Patrick Melton, Nick Matthews and session is moderated by Joe Russo. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you're a film junkie, an emerging

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01:11:15

Actor Tobin Bell (Jigsaw himself) joins Darren & Josh...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/10/21

EPISODE 19: The Maestro… The Conductor… the wonderfully talented thespian Tobin Bell joins Darren and Josh to talk about his incredible career, how the role of John Kramer changed his life, and some of his secrets about how to create memorable characters. AND Tobin weighs in on Darren and Josh’s two film ideas. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover,

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01:32:10

Actress Danielle Harris explains the Horror Con...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/10/14

EPISODE 18: Now that Darren and Josh have decided to package the “Killer Con” idea and spec out “The Privilege”... the team moves from idea “inception” to story creation. And who better to talk through how the Horror Convention/Comicon circuit really works than Danielle Harris, who has been in the horror game since age 10! The guys pick her brain in order to find story beats for their new film. AND they decide that Danielle must be in the film as well! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh

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01:07:23

Darren and Josh Make TWO movies?!?!? And they open...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/10/07

Episode 17: Darren and Josh sift through the brimming mail bag to answer questions about everything from music rights to Saw spoilers to how the hell Jessica Biel caught Darren in his underwear. Plus, the guys decide on not ONE but TWO movie ideas that they want to make and discuss how they plan to move forward on BOTH. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover,

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01:09:34

AMANDA (AKA SHAWNEEE SMITH) COMES TO GIVE DARREN A...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/09/30

EPISODE 16: Darren and Josh welcome actress and Saw favorite Shawnee Smith to talk about movies, acting, and Hollywood. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having ANY career in the entertainment industry... this is for YOU! For more information, along with ways to “join the crew”, please visit www.DJMakeAMovie.com. Would

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01:04:04

PRODUCER SEAN E. DEMOTT IS THE GOAT! (AND HE CAN GET...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/09/23

EPISODE 15: Darren and Josh sit down with producer Sean E. DeMott to talk about what a producer does. Apparently, it involves everything from finding a live goat at 3AM to understanding what Gap Financing is. But seriously, Sean is a DIFFERENT is the kind of producer… the kind you WANT on your side and in your corner. And Darren and Josh sat down to chat with him to talk about making movies! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making

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01:03:02

Darren & Josh (& Addison & Brannigan) get trapped in...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/09/16

EPISODE 14: Darren and Josh are joined by Producer Addison Marshall and Vegas native Brannigan Wilson as they nearly DIE in the Las Vegas Escape Room. Both Darren and Josh sound like 4-year-old boys screaming through most of the episode. But before they test their mettle (or is medal, this is Josh and I'm too lazy to look it up) in the death trap, Darren and Josh talk about the listener poll (after all, YOU are helping us choose the movie we make) and they also breakdown some of the producers they

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53:02

HOLLYWOOD HUNGER GAMES: WHICH FILM SURVIVES?!?

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/09/09

EPISODE 13: Darren and Josh take the whiteboard to break down some of the movie ideas they’ve been juggling. But it’s getting to be about that time…shoot or get off the pot! They narrow things down to four or five… to be voted on by YOU, our crew on this crazy adventure. Is it going to be Josh’s Zombie submarine? Darren’s new NSFW batshit crazy idea? It’s time to kill our Darlings and pitch a movie. There can only be one… or two?!? Oh!!!! And Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton joins us for another “Page

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55:33

COSPLAY TO CAMERA TRICKS: THUNDERWOLF AND DANNY...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/09/02

EPISODE 12: Darren and Josh take to Vegas for a special live episode at the Saraha Casino. Cosplay legend Thunderwolf joins the guys on stage to talk about fan engagement and why he loves movies so much. After that, magician Danny Garcia talks magic and immersive theater and we all discover just how similar stage and street magic is to filmmaking and creating a narrative for the audience. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making

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01:04:43

Spiraling In Vegas - Darren and Josh talk torture...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/08/26

EPISODE ELEVEN: In this episode, Darren and Josh take the show to Las Vegas for a special live recording in front of an audience at the Saraha Casino. They’re joined by actress Marisol Nichols to talk about the making of Spiral and her experiences navigating the industry as a woman in film and television. Horror legend Steve Barton also debuts a brand-new segment, Uncle Creepy’s Corner, and, of course, Darren and Josh can’t resist pitching another wild movie idea. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn

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ADDISON GOES ROGUE & DARREN AND JOSH OPEN THE MAIL BAG

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/08/19

EPISODE 10: Darren and Josh answer listener questions in the Mail Room and Josh pitches out a couple of new movie ideas. Darren tells a film set story about the legendary Paul Sorvino. Josh talks Indie filmmaking and what his first film cost per second of Jurassic Park: Hidden Kingdom. And FINALLY… producer Addison Marshall steps from behind the camera to grill Josh about screenwriting as she begins her own Hollywood break-in story! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull

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01:03:00

ADDISON GOES ROGUE & DARREN AND JOSH OPEN THE MAIL BAG

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/08/19

EPISODE 10: Darren and Josh answer listener questions in the Mail Room and Josh pitches out a couple of new movie ideas. Darren tells a film set story about the legendary Paul Sorvino. Josh talks Indie filmmaking and what his first film cost per second of Jurassic Park: Hidden Kingdom. And FINALLY… producer Addison Marshall steps from behind the camera to grill Josh about screenwriting as she begins her own Hollywood break-in story! Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull

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01:09:11

An Extremely Unique Dynamic with Darren & Josh

Darren & Josh Make a Movie ·

2025/08/12

In this episode, actors Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung reveal how they pulled off the whirlwind challenge of filming their feature Extremely Unique Dynamic in just a few days. The coming-of-age story mirrors their own lives, and they open up about their careers, their creative process, and how the idea for the film first came to life. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a

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