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BPS 305: How I Made $193M Off My Micro-Budget Film with Oren Peli
Episode 305
Oren Peli, an Israeli-American film producer, director, and screenwriter, is the creative genius behind the horror sensation Paranormal Activity. The…
3 years, 1 month ago
BPS 304: Zero Draft Thiry - Inside Writing for Hollywood with Scott Myers
Episode 304
Scott Myers is a screenwriter and educator known for his work in the film industry. He has written numerous screenplays and is the co-writer of the 2…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 303: How I Wrote a Sundance Film with Chloe Okuno
Episode 303
Today on the show we have writer/director Chloe Okuno.Chloe is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a masters degree from the American Film Institute Conse…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 302: Writing the INSANE World of Machette with Alvaro Rodriguez
Episode 302
Alvaro Rodriguez has been writing since childhood and, in fact, did his best work when he was 11. Without a movie camera in sight, Rodriguez relied o…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 301: I Wrote a Short Film Now WTF Do I Do with Clarissa Jacobson
Episode 301
So you made a short film, now WTF do you do? Today guest is filmmaker Clarissa Jacobson and she is the perfect person to guide you through the rough …
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 300: How I Wrote Erin Brockovich with Susannah Grant
Episode 300
In the male-dominated world of Hollywood, Susannah Grant has emerged as a powerful force, breaking barriers and reshaping the landscape of screenwrit…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 299: Hidden Tools of Comedy for Screenwriters with Steve Kaplan
Episode 299
Steve Kaplan is a well-known comedy writer, teacher, and consultant. He is the author of the book "The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business o…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 298: Creating the Cult Classic Sharknado with Thunder Levin
Episode 298
Thunder Levin was born and raised in New York City, graduated from Hunter College High School, and received a BFA in Film from NYU before moving to L…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 297: No-Budget, $600 Camera, 3 Lights & Still Sold Worldwide with Elliot and Zander Weaver
Episode 297
Today on the show we have two filmmakers that shot a sci-fi feature film with a $600 camera, three lights, no budget, no stars, and a dream. Amazingl…
3 years, 2 months ago
BPS 296: How Master Storytellers Keep the Audience Engaged with Richard Walter
Episode 296
Richard Walter was born on July 11, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer, known for Group Marriage (1972), The Cinematographer (1969)…
3 years, 2 months ago