Screenwriter, director, and former VFS film-program head Bob Woolsey joins Rob to talk about:

Managing international content and monthly Writing Challenges at Peliplat

Why he believes “five friends and a Prius” is the sweet spot for indie film

Lessons from 18 years at Vancouver Film School (VFS)

Memories of directing 70–80 student shorts a year — and how that forged his “prep hard, play on set” style

The rise of Run N Gun / Sh*ts N Giggles and why tiny-budget competitions keep filmmakers sharp

Balancing creativity with two rescue dogs, beer from 33 Acres, and endless film debates

Tips for writers entering Peliplat’s contests (cash prizes + global readership)

If you love grassroots filmmaking, community-focused film platforms, or you’re hunting for places to publish your hot takes on movies, this episode is pure gold. Grab a pint and dive in!

Links

Bob Woolsey:

LinkedIn (Bob Woolsey – Peliplat)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-woolsey-191a20b   

Bob Woolsey at Peliplat (Instagram)

https://www.instagram.com/bob_at_peliplat/   

Personal Instagram (food & film)

https://www.instagram.com/bob_woolsey/   

X (formerly Twitter)

https://x.com/bob_woolsey

Peliplat:

Website – https://www.peliplat.com/

Monthly Writing Challenge – https://filmfreeway.com/PeliplatWritingChallenge

Run N Gun (48-Hour) – https://www.rngfest.com/

Sh*ts N Giggles (Under $250) – https://filmfreeway.com/sng