Best Selling Screenplays Podcasts (2025)

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Write And Sell Your Screenplay Like A Pro Screenwriter - Mike Thompson 1:31:46

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Want to watch the video version of this podcast? Check it out on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLXkS6rfnsOur two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd 0:00 - True Story Behind One Of The Bi…

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SYS Podcast Episode 535 – The Ladybug Effect With Greg Porper 1:23:19

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In this episode of the podcast your host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Greg Porper. Our guest Greg Porper is the Writer/Director of the indie Dark Comedy Don’t Tell Larry along with Co-Writer/Director John Schimke. The movie is an irreverent work place comedy in the tone of Office Space (1999). Don’t Tell Larry features […]…

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BPS 425: The Power of the Cut: Storytelling Secrets from Michael Trent 42:53

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A film editor’s job is much like the work of a sculptor. You take a massive block of material—raw footage—and with a series of delicate, precise cuts, you shape it into something cohesive, something meaningful. In today’s episode, we welcome Michael Trent, a master of cinematic storytelling who has spent his career assembling some of Hollywood’s mo…

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BPS 424: From Short to Feature The Filmmaker’s Journey with Michael G. Kehoe 1:15:24

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On today’s episode, we welcome Michael G. Kehoe, a filmmaker who turned a whisper of an idea into the resounding voice of a feature film. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, from an eight-year-old boy watching his mother direct community theater to a director commanding his own set, Michael’s journey is one of persistence, heartbreak, and sheer creative wi…

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BPS 423: From Instagram Mysteries to Indie Horror The Bold Experiments of Joe Kowalski 1:09:56

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When the winds of curiosity rustle the mind and stir the soul, they often bring with them storytellers—those rare beings who don’t just recount events but breathe life into them. On today's episode, we welcome Joe Kowalski, a young filmmaker from Cleveland whose creative spirit dances between shadows and light, weaving stories through film, mystery…

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BPS 422: The Unscripted Journey of Steven Bernstein From Cinematographer to Storyteller 58:47

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What if the greatest stories of our lives are the ones we never meant to write? On today’s episode, we welcome Steven Bernstein, a man whose journey through the world of cinema has been anything but predictable. A writer at heart, a cinematographer by accident, and a director by destiny, his career is a living testament to the art of surrendering t…

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7 Reasons Why Most People Will Never Make A Movie - Bill Mikita 2:06:22

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Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGdBill Mikita was born in Steubenville, Ohio, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Brewer’s Boys, Chasing 3000 (2010) and Medal of Honor: American Heroes. He has been married to Patti…

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BPS 421: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer 27:08

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The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today's extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a humorist and New York Times bestselling author whose wit slices through the storms of reality with a twinkle in his eye and a chainsaw in hand. From the earliest pages of his life, Andrew Shaffer …

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BPS 420: Out of Time and the Back to the Future DeLorean Documentary with Steve Concotelli 58:27

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Today on the show we have documentary filmmaker Steve Concotelli, the director of OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine. Out of Time is the documentary about the restoration of the screen used Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine.We discuss how the film came to be, his Kickstarter campaign, getting the rights from Universal, working with B…

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A Hollywood Insider's Look At Marketing Hits And Flops - Jim Fredrick 1:44:17

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLDnAbYRjWQ0:00 - Hollywood Insider Reveals The Truth About Selling Movies For A Living14:07 - Why The Greatest Movie Of All Time... Was A Box Office Failure27:36 - T…

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BPS 419: Going Undercover and Directing for VICE with Natalia Leite 50:16

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Today’s guest is writer/director Natalia Leite. This director is one of the bravest filmmakers I’ve ever met. Her work on the VICE documentary ‘Life as a Truck-Stop Stripper was breathtaking. Not only did she direct the piece but one of the subjects in the film as well. Take a look below at her amazing work.Everyone knows what charming places strip…

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How I Turned My Life Around: Stunt Man To Hollywood Screenwriter - Sammy Horowitz 1:16:19

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New Film Courage book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq90:00 - I Used To Read A Book A Day17:10 - How Stunt Work Saved My Life30:36 - 3 Things That Helped Me Become A Hollywood Screenwriter41:16 - How Writing A Stage Play Changed My Life58:59 - Why Beginning Screenwriters Don't Need An Agen…

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BPS 418: Drugs, Sex and Higher Love with Slamdance Winner Hasan Oswald 1:11:21

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Today on the show we have Slamdance Grand Jury winning filmmaker Hasan Oswald. Hasan's story is pretty inspiring. He did exactly what I preach all the time, he picked up a camera and began to tell his story. He made his first short film that was later tweeted by Stephen Fry, and the National Geographic came calling to work on their film Hell on Ear…

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SYS Podcast Episode 534 – Disney, James Cameron and Animation with Pietro Schito 1:05:53

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In this episode of the podcast your host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Animator and Writer Pietro Schito. Our guest Pietro Schito talks about how Disney, James Cameron, Pixar all became part of his career in visual storytelling and Animation. Topics also include making story Pitch Decks, AI being used for Animated works in the […]…

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BPS 417: How I Got My Film Directing Off The Ground with Sean Mullin 48:20

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Sean Mullin is an award-winning filmmaker. His critically-acclaimed feature film debut as a writer/director — Amira & Sam — won the top prize at numerous festivals and was distributed theatrically by Drafthouse Films. He’s the co-writer/co-producer of the film, Semper Fi – alongside Oscar-nominated director Henry-Alex Rubin (Murderball) and Oscar-n…

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How To Write A Movie In 21 Days - Viki King 2:35:17

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Our new book STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9Best-selling author and film consultant Viki King is a leading advisor to luminaries in the entertainment industry. Known for her warmth, and humor she appears often on CNN, NBC, ABC, BBC, as well as in hundreds of radio interviews. She has quick, insightful answers for …

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BPS 416: The Brutal and Honest Reality of Self-Distributing a Film Today with Jeff MacIntyre 1:25:13

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Today on the show we have 18 time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeff MacIntyre. Jeff is the director of the new film The Great Cookie Comeback. Famous Wally Amos introduced us to his famous cookie in 1975. It was love at first bite! 🍪 Then...he lost it all to a big corporation. For 30 years, Wally’s been hustling to get it back. At 82, facing huge p…

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BPS 415: From Indies to Producing Oscar Winners with Cassian Elwes 1:07:37

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BPS 414: Billie Eilish and Truth to Filmmaking with RJ Cutler 1:02:18

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Our guest today, RJ Cutler opened up 2021 with his raw, emotional, and remarkable new documentary Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry. He’s a phenomenal documentary and TV director and producer with nearly thirty years of experience in the business. The $2 million dollars documentary film which was directed, written, and produced by Cutler c…

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SYS Podcast Episode 533 – Writing an Interactive TV Series with Gavin Michael Booth 1:00:30

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In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers interviews Prolific Indie Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth. Writer/Director Gavin Michael Booth talks about making Dreamcrusher, an interactive TV series for the Reveel streaming App. Dreamcrusher is a series that follows a mystery involving a pop music star, where viewers can spot clues and solve the…

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BPS 413: The Problem with Abusive Film Sets with Greg Hemmings 1:08:21

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Let me introduce to you all, filmmaker and award-winning film-preneur, Greg Hemmings – Chief storyteller and CEO of Hemmings House Pictures limited. I wanted to address the serious problem of verbal abuse interns and other crew persons face on film sets from directors, producers, or others in charge.Why would I invite a CEO to discuss this topic? W…

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BPS 412: How to Create a Compelling Documentary with Julie Cohen & Betsy West 54:47

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Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated documentarians Betsy West & Julie Cohen.Betsy West (Director/Producer) is an Academy Award®-nominated Emmy winning director/producer of RBG (Magnolia, Participant, CNN Films, 2018), along with Julie Cohen. Most recently, she and Cohen directed My Name is Pauli Murray (Participant/Amazon Studios), which pre…

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10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A Filmmaker - Sarah T Schwab 1:56:00

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 0:00 - If A Story Can't Do This... It Needs More Work12:57 - Do You Choose The Stories To Write Or Do They Choose You?19:19 - How Writing Makes Me A Better Person31:31 - This Is The Question That Helps Me Unlock A Character40:23 - How I Learne…

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BPS 411: Beyond the Script: Gordy Hoffman’s Guide to Emotional Storytelling 1:05:28

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Life, they say, is a story we tell ourselves—a script of experience, moments, and emotions woven into a narrative only we can claim as our own. On today’s episode, we welcome Gordy Hoffman, a screenwriter, director, and the mind behind the BlueCat Screenwriting Competition. His journey through the labyrinth of storytelling has been marked by profou…

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BPS 410: Why Most Independent Films NEVER Make Any Money 1:12:30

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I've been thinking about doing this podcast for a long time. In the tradition of Why Filmmakers are Always So Damn Broke & What They Can Do to Change It this episode is going to be a cold bucket of water over your head if you are not ready for it. In the insane world, we are all living in today, filmmakers need to break out of the mindset that we a…

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BPS 409: How to Make Indie Films That Make REAL Money with J. Horton 1:10:00

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Today on the show we have filmmaker and Filmtrepreneur J. Horton. Jason has been in the film industry for as long as I have and has been making movies ever since. What sets him apart from other filmmakers is that he actually makes a living making his films.Jason figured out the formula that would allow him to make a living doing what he loves to do…

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SYS Podcast Episode 532 – Get To The Truth Of The Story With Jon Gunn 32:11

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In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Jon Gunn. Our guest, Jon Gunn is the Writer/Director of The Unbreakable Boy (2025), a movie based on a true story. Jon Gun talks about writing that project and how he gets to the truth of the story when he adapts books and […]By Ashley Scott Meyers

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BPS 408: The Patronized Self-Distribution (PSD) Model with Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson 1:09:12

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Our guests today are filmmakers and developers, Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson. Zach is the founder of Chicago-based film production company, Eleusinian Productions studio that invented the Patronized Self-Distribution (PSD) model. The Patronized self-distribution (PSD) uses NFTs essentially as an alternative film distribution model from traditional …

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Ep 261 - Lyndal Simpson on Winning Script Summit & Landing an Option 17:04

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Script Summit 2025 is officially open for submissions! If you're looking for industry exposure, this is your chance to get your script read by Hollywood producers and directors. In this episode, we welcome Script Summit winner Lyndal Simpson, whose screenplay Gravedigger won a table read at Script Summit 2022. She shares her journey from winning th…

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BPS 407: Unforgettable Storytelling Phillip Andrew on Creativity, Leadership, and Resilience 55:19

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On today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of creativity, resilience, and the art of storytelling with Phillip Andrew, a multi-talented producer, motivational speaker, and DJ from Los Angeles. From his humble beginnings in Michigan to his relentless pursuit of opportunities in Hollywood, Phillip's journey is a testament to the power of …

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From Script to Screen: Why Most Movies Never Get Made - Adam William Ward 2:33:34

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9Adam is a Jewish-American born in Abington, Pennsylvania who grew up in Bucks County, PA. At age twelve his family relocated to Roseburg, Oregon; a new and unfamiliar small town. As the middle child of three, Adam realized he had to stand out t…

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Ep 260 - How a Short Film Went Viral with Fritz Frauendorf 16:25

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with filmmaker Fritz Frauendorf to discuss the challenges of breaking into the film industry through short films. Fritz shares his journey from film school to directing Manic Man, a short film that went viral, garnering over a million views. He reveals the marketing …

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Everything You Don't Learn In Film School - Blayne Weaver 1:58:08

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Actor/Writer/Filmmaker Blayne Weaver most recently directed the romantic comedy MISS VALENTINE and wrote the partier comedy PRETTY STONED for MTV. Other recent works include directing the holiday romance CUPID FOR CHRISTMAS for Hulu, writing &…

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Breaking Into Feature Filmmaking - P.M. Lipscomb 2:18:29

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmxm-iIzs84SIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comMORE FULL FILM COURAGE INTERVIEWShttps://tinyurl.com/mr42eye2P.M.Lipscomb has passionatel…

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Beginners Guide For Script Development And Feature Film Production - Sean Reid 2:28:52

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Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfwtZA-8S8Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9Sean Reid is a veteran Producer/Director/Writer of feature films, television programming, news and music specials. His television experience includes manage…

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Beginners Guide To Story Development: Why Scripts Are Rejected - Shannan E Johnson 2:13:26

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Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUd5hZL62MAOur new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 SIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.com0:00 - What Screenwriters Should Know About Executives18:35 - Executive Reveals How …

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BPS 406: Unveiling the Art of Screenwriting A Journey with Kristin Overn 55:31

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There’s a certain magic in the way creativity stirs the soul, and on today’s episode, we welcome Kristin Overn, a seasoned producer and the visionary behind the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards. With a career steeped in the art of storytelling, Kristin has spent years cultivating opportunities for writers to transform their ideas into script…

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EP 259 - Companion – AI Horror, Love, and the Fight for Autonomy 21:29

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Episode Description: In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by regular guests Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to analyze and review Companion, the sci-fi horror film that blends psychological tension, AI themes, and unexpected humor. Geoffrey goes in blind, without prior knowledge of the film, leading to fresh r…

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How My First Movie Sold Out 27 Theaters - Brandon Loran Maxwell 1:34:54

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New Film Courage book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9Watch this podcast interview on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBiQd151RE0WATCH 'AMERICAN HOMEBOY' - https://chelatv.comWATCH 'AMERICAN HOMEBOY' TRAILERhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-hzBqiB0kkMORE VIDEOS WITH BRANDON L…

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Beginners Guide To Directing Movies For A Living - James Cullen Bressack 1:49:25

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPY1eY04600SIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comJames Cullen Bressack is an American producer, director, and screenwriter. At the age…

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How The Movie Business ACTUALLY Works - Kevin Interdonato 1:41:06

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuNb1_Ld2g0WATCH KEVIN'S MOVIES ON TUBIhttps://tubitv.com/search/%22kevin%20interdonatoCONNECT WITH KEVIN INTERDONATOhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1155450https://www.ins…

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How The Alexander Technique Changes The Lives Of Actors - Jean Louis Rodrigue 1:59:58

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9Watch the full video interview of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOJkadXsDMBUY THE BOOK - BACK TO THE BODY: Infusing Physical Life into Characters in Theatre and Filmhttps://amzn.to/3NPDI2YJean-Louis Rodrigue is an internati…

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BPS 405: How to Shoot 360 Video & Actually Make Money with Josh Gibson 54:38

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Today, we welcome Josh Gibson, a pioneer in the realm of 360-degree video and the founder of 360 Video Academy. With a deep understanding of immersive storytelling, he guides us through the labyrinth of this ever-evolving technology, revealing its profound potential beyond mere entertainment.At first, 360 video may seem like an extension of traditi…

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Write With Me (Writing Session) - A Man Tries To Write A Story For The First Time In 15 Years 2:12:31

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, John Keating is pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. In addition to acting and producing he has also written and directed. However he does not consider himself a writer or a director.An accomplished ma…

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A Beginners Guide To Writing Fiction - Jonathan Blum 1:54:57

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gugpMuxCT4MORE FULL FILM COURAGE INTERVIEWShttps://tinyurl.com/mr42eye2BUY THE BOOK - THE USUAL UNCERTAINTIES: STORIES - https://amzn.to/3WO36cwBUY THE BO…

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How I Turned A Proof Of Concept Short Film Into A Feature - Jesse Harris 2:29:44

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Ef6XtYdl8Jesse Harris started his filmmaking career early, writing and directing his first feature when he was 17. He opted against college and used the money to fund hi…

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How To Start A Production Company And Start Making Movies - Tendayi Nyeke 1:21:29

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzM_cL286HEWriter/Director/Producer Tendayi Nyeke's multi-genre creative work has been awarded internationally. A former broadcast executive who helmed sev…

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SYS Podcast Episode 531 – Turn Your Screenplay Into A Novel With Joe Cornet 40:42

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In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with returning guest, Filmmaker and Author Joe Cornet. They talk about how Joe Cornet adapted his completed movie A Prayer For The Damned (2018) into a published Novel. Topics also include attending book signings to promote a book and tips for screenwriters who want to […]…

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How To Make Money Off Movies That Cost Less Than $500,000 - J Horton 2:10:38

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Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Timehttps://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VulAvsCKuEwFilmmaker, Youtube Creator and Producer of many feature films and documentaries, J. Horton is known for boldly crossing genre boundaries and 'ge…

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EP 258 - Subverting the Werewolf Genre with The Wolfman 35:22

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor for an in-depth film analysis of The Wolfman (2025). They dissect the film's subversive approach to the werewolf genre, its themes of generational trauma, and how it stacks up against classic horror films. Tune in for a spirite…