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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast

Bulletproof Screenwriting

The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey.

Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Eric Roth (Dune, Forest Gump), Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead), Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Slacker) James V. Hart (Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, Aladdin), Jim Uhls ( Fight Club), Peter Rader (Waterworld), Diane Drake (What Women Want), Daniel Knauf (Carnival, Blacklist), Derek Kolstad (John Wick) and Pen Densham (Robin Hood, Backdraft) to name a few.

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#486
Thursday · 54 min
BPS 486: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest
What does it really take to become a professional screenwriter? In this fascinating conversation, Glenn Benest—screenwriter of two Wes Craven films, producer, novelist, and longtime Hollywood mentor—shares the lessons that transformed his career....
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#485
August 20 · 44 min
BPS 485: The Screenwriting Blueprint Every First-Time Writer Needs with David Hohl
Writing a screenplay is easy. Writing one that Hollywood actually wants to read is something entirely different. In this episode, veteran screenplay consultant David Hohl shares decades of experience helping writers transform rough ideas into...
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#484
August 13 · 1 hr 7 min
BPS 484: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Breaking into Hollywood has never followed a single formula, and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman proves that some of the most successful careers begin far outside Los Angeles. After owning a motel and restaurant for fifteen years, Jeanne reinvented herself...
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#483
August 6 · 55 min
BPS 483: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips
What starts as a spontaneous idea during a cold morning outside a locked office eventually becomes a life-changing adventure stretching across an entire continent. In this episode, filmmaker Mark Phillips shares the incredible story behind The...
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#482
July 30 · 33 min
BPS 482: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
What does it take to spend more than two decades creating creatures, monsters, and makeup effects for Hollywood before finally stepping behind the camera to direct your own feature film? In this episode, legendary special effects artist Hiroshi...
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#481
July 23 · 1 hr 34 min
BPS 481: The Brutal Truth About Getting Your First Film Made with Greg Francis
On today's episode, filmmaker Greg Francis shares the incredible journey behind making his first feature film, Poker Night, after spending more than a decade fighting to bring it to the screen. From growing up in Taiwan as the son of missionaries to...
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#480
July 16 · 39 min
BPS 480: Hollywood’s Book Whisperer Reveals Why Most Scripts Never Sell with Lane Shefter Bishop
What if the reason your screenplay isn't getting attention has nothing to do with your writing ability? In this eye-opening conversation, Lane Shefter Bishop—known throughout Hollywood as "The Book Whisperer"—breaks down the single most important...
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#479
July 9 · 1 hr
BPS 479: How to Make an Indie Film When You Have NO Money with Bob Woolsey and Darren Borrowman
What does it really take to make an independent film with almost no money, no studio backing, and no guarantees? In this episode, filmmakers Bob Woolsey and Darren Borrowman break down the entire chaotic journey of making their indie feature film Do...
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#478
July 2 · 1 hr 57 min
BPS 478: The Untold Story of ECW’s Rise & Fall with John Philapavage
What happens when a lifelong wrestling fan decides to document one of the most chaotic and misunderstood subcultures in entertainment history? In this episode, filmmaker John Philapavage breaks down the 13-year journey of creating Barbed Wire City,...
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#477
June 25 · 1 hr 17 min
BPS 477: What James Gunn Taught Me About Success with Will Keenan
What does a career look like when it spans cult films, Bollywood productions, Hollywood boardrooms, and ultimately a complete reinvention of purpose? In this episode, Will Keenan shares one of the most unconventional journeys in entertainment. From...
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June 18 · 37 min
BPS 476: The Cinematographer’s Secret to Making Actors Trust You with Jared Hess
What separates a good cinematographer from one that directors, producers, and talent repeatedly trust with high-pressure productions? In this episode, cinematographer Jared Hess shares hard-earned lessons from over a decade shooting for ESPN, WWE,...
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#475
June 11 · 1 hr 13 min
BPS 475: The Art of Networking in Hollywood – Real Strategies That Work with Erman Baradi & Brandon Waites
Erman Baradi and Brandon Waites share practical, real-world advice on how to network effectively in Hollywood without coming across as desperate or transactional. Drawing from their own journeys — from military service and film school to building...
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#474
June 4 · 35 min
BPS 474: The Legal Mistake That Can Destroy Your Film Career with Nellie Akalp
What if the biggest threat to your film isn’t your budget… your script… or even your distribution—but something legal you never even thought about? In this episode, Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet, breaks down the essential legal foundations every...
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#473
May 28 · 1 hr 22 min
BPS 473: Why Moving to L.A Might Ruin Your Film Career with Will Ball
In this episode, Will Ball—talent agent and founder of a new agency—breaks down the harsh realities of the film and acting industry that most aspiring filmmakers never hear. From the oversaturated market in Los Angeles to the misconception that talent...
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#472
May 21 · 1 hr 12 min
BPS 472: Why Most Indie Films Fail Before Production Even Starts with Jenna Edwards
What really stops independent filmmakers from succeeding? According to producer and actress Jenna Edwards, it’s not talent, money, or even connections—it’s the complete lack of a real plan. In this powerful conversation, Jenna shares the hard truths...
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#471
May 14 · 1 hr 7 min
BPS 471: Why Most Creators Never Finish Their Film (Hard Truth) with James Altucher
James Altucher breaks down the real foundation of creativity and why most writers and filmmakers struggle—not because they lack talent, but because they don’t consistently generate ideas. He explains how developing an “idea muscle” through daily...
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#470
May 7 · 1 hr 21 min
BPS 470: Why 99% of Indie Films NEVER Get Distribution with Bill Ostroff
What if the biggest obstacle to your film career… isn’t talent—but misunderstanding how the industry actually works? In this eye-opening conversation, Bill Ostroff—founder of one of the longest-running indie film festivals—pulls back the curtain on...
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#469
April 30 · 52 min
BPS 469: Why Most Filmmakers NEVER Finish Their Movies with Rob Dimension
What if the only thing standing between you and your film career… is you? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rob Dimension pulls back the curtain on the real struggles of indie filmmaking—from failed crowdfunding campaigns to the harsh truth...
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#458
April 23 · 1 hr 30 min
BPS 468: The Indie Filmmaker’s Survival Guide (No Hollywood Required) with Ethan Marten
Ethan Marten shares his journey from growing up around Hollywood through his father’s connections to forging his own path as an actor, producer, and filmmaker outside the traditional system. From landing early acting roles to learning the realities of...
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#467
April 16 · 50 min
BPS 467: Why Breaking Into TV Is HARDER Than You Think with Sandra Leviton
In this episode, Sandra Leviton pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a career in television and film. From her early days working in reality TV to her time at FX during the rise of hit shows like Sons of Anarchy and It’s Always...
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