Best Selling Screenplays Podcasts (2025)

Len Kabasinski shares his journey from childhood dreams of monsters and martial arts to becoming a prolific force in the world of independent B-movie filmmaking. He recounts the origins of his first feature Swamp Zombies, revealing how a passion for horror and action films, coupled with sheer determination and minimal resources, propelled him into …

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BPS 441: Comedy, Confidence, and the Art of Reinvention with Rhonda Shear 56:52

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Some moments in life are stitched together like the seams of a well-loved garment, their fabric woven with laughter, reinvention, and a refusal to let the world dictate what is possible. On today's episode, we welcome Rhonda Shear, a woman who embodies this spirit of transformation with a playful wink and an unstoppable drive. Many remember her as …

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BPS 440: Crafting Authentic Stories from Lady Gaga to Sci-Fi Futures with Kim Ray 1:10:47

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On today's episode, we welcome the multi-talented Kim Ray, a writer, producer, and director whose career spans reality TV, documentaries, and scripted projects. Best known for her work on the Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, Kim’s journey through the industry is an inspiring tale of creativity, resilience, and innovation.Our conversation be…

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BPS 439: From Wrestling Rings to Public Access Mayhem: The Wild Ride of Mad Man Pondo 56:07

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The world is far more peculiar than most of us dare to admit. Somewhere between a demolition derby and a wrestling ring, between the crackle of VHS tapes and the shriek of late-night public access, lies a man who has turned mayhem into meaning. On today’s episode, we welcome the unparalleled and unfiltered Mad Man Pondo, a professional wrestler and…

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…