Best Selling Screenplays Podcasts (2025)

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SYS Podcast Episode 537 – Gigi Levangie on working with the producers of SAW (2004) 26:14

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In this episode of the podcast our host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with screenwriter and author Gigi Levangie. Our guest Gigi Levangie talks about writing her latest movie, Trust (2025), a contained thriller from some of the producers of the Saw franchise such as Daniel J. Heffner. Topics also include her unique writing process such […]…

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BPS 438: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis 49:11

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In this episode, Whitney Davis, a seasoned literary manager and script consultant, breaks down the real-deal process of getting noticed in Hollywood—from landing a manager to crafting query letters that don’t suck. Sharing her own unconventional path into the industry, Whitney offers raw, practical advice for screenwriters and indie filmmakers on h…

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100 First Lines From Great Books (From The Last 100 Years) 25:00

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Our two new books are helping writers with their stories... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGdWatch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://youtu.be/eb_8emTGpKU?si=-L8yXkrMSoLZduvQ0:00 - 1920s2:58 - 1930s5:49 - 1940s7:21 - 1…

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BPS 437: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson 43:32

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In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a famed musician father (Don Wilson of The Ventures) and a glamorous pin-up model mother…

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If You Have A Story To Tell You Can't Let Anything Stop You - Jadon Cal 1:36:28

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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/kCZGdWatch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzoTdQb84oJadon Cal began his storytelling journey at a young age under veteran actor parents in Los Angeles, …

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9 Things Every Writer Should Know Before Publishing A Book - Desireé Duffy 1:49:18

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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/kCZGdWatch the video version of this podcast here:https://youtu.be/R7XCqBCVrjo?feature=shared0:00 - 3 Ways To Publish A Book... What New Writers Should Know12:28 - The Most Powerful Marketing T…

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BPS 436: Lessons in Filmmaking, Failure, and Persistence with Greg Travis 54:01

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In this episode, veteran actor and director Greg Travis dives into his decades-long filmmaking journey, culminating in the release of his once-abandoned 1984 feature Dark Seduction. Shot on 16mm black-and-white film, the noir-vampire hybrid languished in post-production limbo for over 30 years before digital technology made its completion possible.…

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Truth About Building A Film Career - DAWN DUSK Filmmakers Blue Gerber and Jason Gerber 1:22:38

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Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGdIn this Film Courage podcast, we speak with husband and wife duo, Jason Gerber and Blue Gerber, a co-directing team working in films and commercials together and…

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BPS 435: Building Films from Scratch_Mastering Microbudget Movie-Making with Evan Kidd 1:01:30

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Evan Kidd is a passionate indie filmmaker who believes great stories don’t need big budgets—just big heart. In this episode, he shares how he created his feature film Son of Clowns using the resources he already had: friends, favors, and faith in the process. With a deep respect for collaboration, Evan emphasizes the importance of building a reliab…

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BPS 434: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise 52:17

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Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to his innovative work at Khan Academy, Brit reveals how deep focus, analog creativity, and a love for explanation helped shape his approach to teaching c…

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Easiest Way To Avoid Writer's Block - Billy Van Zandt 1:46:59

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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/kCZGdBilly Van Zandt and his writing partner, the late Jane Milmore, are two of the most often produced playwrights in the world. Billy and Jane met at a high school acting competition in their…

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BPS 433: No Film School, No Problem Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity 1:12:34

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Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In the spirit of Taoist unpredictability, Gary’s story unfolds not as a straight line, but as a rich weave of intuition, risk, and creative alignment. He …

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Pro Cinematographer Reveals 6 Truths About Cinematography - Suki Medenčević of New York Film Academy 59:16

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BUY THE BOOKS - STORY QUESTIONS and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Characterhttps://payhip.com/StoryQuestionsWatch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMIFINOXhto0:00 - What Beginning Cinematographers Should Know As They Get Started10:09 - Pro Cinematographer Reveals The Truth About Cinematography21:0…

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BPS 432: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path 57:22

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When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what happened in this electric and delightfully unfiltered conversation with Dave Campfield, a filmmaker, actor, and host of the Troma Now Podcast, best known for his work in the cult Caesar and Otto …

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BPS 431: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson 37:37

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In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a deep respect for character and sound design brought the film to life. From his writing process with partner Brent Maddock to the evolution of the Tre…

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SYS Podcast Episode 536 – Working With Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx on Collateral (2004) With Chuck Russell 33:27

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On this episode of the podcast your host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Chuck Russell about his latest Supernatural Horror movie Witchboard (2024). Our guest, Chuck Russell talks about how he got his Writer/Director Debut with A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). Topics also include writing remakes or reboots of classic […]…

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BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk 58:18

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In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying accounting and criminal justice to becoming a self-taught director, driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep love for genre cinema. With no Hollyw…

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BPS 429: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder with Michael Ryan 1:15:56

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Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he formed J&M Entertainment with a colleague, a distribution sales agent for independent films. As J&M grew, it developed its business model to also take responsibility for financing new films & providing production finance.In 1980 Ryan and J&M w…

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Why I Made A Tubi Movie Instead Of A Short Film - Jason Park 1:19:38

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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/kCZGd0:00 - If Movies Last Forever Why Is Hollywood Dying?14:00 - Real Advice For Anyone Who Wants To Make A Movie24:55 - Why I Made A Tubi Movie37:02 - Why I Can't Make Short Films48:03 - If Y…

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Top 7 Lessons For Anyone Thinking About Publishing A Comic Book - Stephen L Stern 1:59:01

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BUY THE BOOKS - STORY QUESTIONS and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Characterhttps://payhip.com/StoryQuestionsWatch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ysdEuX2FUStephen L. Stern is the president of Storyboard Graphic Novels. Steve is best known as the creator/writer of the indie comic-book Zen Intergalactic Nin…

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BPS 428: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz 32:58

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A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision transcend the void and reach the hearts and minds of an audience? Today, we unravel this mystery with Danielle Raiz, a passionate advocate for creatives, whose work at Wix has been dedicated to…

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BPS 427: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill’s Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking 56:09

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Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming eight-part series "Road to Race Day" on NASCAR. She emphasized the importance of storytelling and character development, sharing her experiences with funding th…

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BPS 426: Breaking the Rules: Crafting Powerful Films Without Hollywood Money with Shawn Whitney 51:56

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Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today's soul-stirring conversation, we welcome Shawn Whitney, a filmmaker who found cinema not in the corridors of academia, but in the quiet rebellion of self-taught screenwriting and micro-budget filmmaking. Shawn Whitney is a …

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I've Sold A Dozen Screenplays... Here's What I've Learned - Jason-Shane Scott 1:36:41

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Our two new books are helping writers with their stories... STORY QUESTIONS is currently 10% off! - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd0:00 - 'One Life To Live' Made Me Believe It Was Possible To Have A Career In Hollywood16:59 - I Was Never Going To Sell A Screenplay If I Didn't Le…

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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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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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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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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 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…