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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast

Bulletproof Screenwriting
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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... more

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Latest Episodes

How do you build an independent film studio that produces movies constantly without betting the entire company on every release?

In this episode, David M. Latt, co-founder of The Asylum, breaks down the unconventional business model behind one of th... more

Success in filmmaking rarely comes from waiting for permission.

In this episode, horror filmmaker Harrison Smith shares the lessons he learned from building a career through writing, producing, and directing independent films like The Fields, Six De... more

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. Fr... more

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 profess... more

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Recent Guests

David M. Latt
Co-founder of The Asylum; producer behind Sharknado and related franchises
The Asylum
Episode: BPS 488: How The Asylum Makes Movies That Actually Make Money with David M. Latt
Harrison Smith
Writer-Producer-Director known for The Fields, Six Degrees of Hell, Camp Dread, Zombie Killers, Elephant Graveyard, Death House
Independent filmmaker / Producer
Episode: BPS 487: The Brutal Truth About Making Horror Movies with Harrison Smith
Glenn Benest
Award-winning writer-producer
Independent film production, Harvard/UCLA background
Episode: BPS 486: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest
David Hohl
Screenwriting teacher and horror filmmaker, runs Horror Movie School
Horror Movie School
Episode: BPS 485: The Screenwriting Blueprint Every First-Time Writer Needs with David Hohl
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Editor and online community manager of ScriptMag.com; co-founder and moderator of ScriptChat
Script Magazine
Episode: BPS 484: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Mark Phillips
Star and director of The Walking Fool documentary
Episode: BPS 483: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips
Hiroshi Katagiri
Special makeup effects artist with 23+ years in film
Freelance / Film Industry
Episode: BPS 482: How a Hollywood Creature Creator Made His First Feature Film with Hiroshi Katagiri
Greg Francis
Writer-Director of Poker Night
Independent Film / Poker Night
Episode: BPS 481: The Brutal Truth About Getting Your First Film Made with Greg Francis
Lane Bishop
Hollywood's Book Whisperer, author of Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence
Vast Entertainment
Episode: BPS 480: Hollywood’s Book Whisperer Reveals Why Most Scripts Never Sell with Lane Shefter Bishop

Hosts

Alex Ferrari
Host of Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast
Dave Bullis
Guest host facilitating the interview

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 480 ratings
  • Disappointing

    Listened to Joe Cornish episode and the host was woefully underprepared - didn’t know much about the guest or his work, kept calling his film ‘Attack of the Block,’ got confused about Iron Man. Interview was a mess.

    Do some research!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cinematters
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Lots of amazing guests

    The 4-5 episodes I’ve chosen to listen to so far have all have very good information from the guest speakers that really know their stuff. However, three issues affect this podcast: 1. The sound quality of the speakers. I know these are busy people that don’t have much time, but I REALLY want to understand what they’re saying, and in one episode I’ve listened to the same 15 minutes 4 times now because he’s talking from his cell phone and it’s impossible to get all the information and stay engage... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ranscapture
    United States2 years ago
  • Great advice!

    Love this podcast! As a writer and screenwriter, it’s a great listen! I’ve enjoyed several episodes so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScreenplayJunky
    United States2 years ago
  • 20:1 noise to value ratio

    The nasal VO announcer will pick at your brain over time. This podcast is just an opportunity for the host to tell some decades-old, quasi relevant story about his proximity to the industry, and how a trailer made waves over 20 years ago. And penis enlargement ads should tell you what this host thinks of his audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bmofosho
    United States2 years ago
  • Too many commercials

    Host sometimes seems uninterested in what the guest is talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KrlozRuben
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners wish for more diverse guests and better audio setups to improve clarity.
Many praise the depth of industry insight and actionable strategies for crowdfunding, distribution, and pitching.
Listeners appreciate the guest quality and practical takeaways for screenwriting and indie film.
Sound quality and ad load concerns are common, with calls for tighter production and volume normalization.
The host's interviewing style gets mixed feedback—great questions when the guest shines, but some feel pacing or interruptions can distract.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BPS 486: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest
Q: What advice do you have for a screenwriter starting their first draft?
Don't judge the draft as you write; just let it flow, have a rough outline, and focus on getting a complete first draft down, then progressively refine it through multiple drafts with quality feedback.
BPS 484: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Q: Does one page of the script equal one page on screen?
Typically yes; in general, one page of script roughly corresponds to one minute of screen time, but it depends on how much is on the page and the director's choices.
BPS 483: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips
Q: Where is the weirdest place you ever pooped? Any lot lizard story experiences?
The speaker explains that during the first walk he avoided defecating in public, but on the second walk he did use the woods, describing it as liberating and part of the harsh realities of long-distance travel.
BPS 481: The Brutal Truth About Getting Your First Film Made with Greg Francis
Q: What practical advice do you have for someone trying to finance their first independent film?
Greg emphasizes the importance of a credible business plan, transparent ROI discussion, and crowdfunding as a stepping stone to show momentum; he warns about shady deals, but confirms that showing real progress and having a pragmatic allocation of early funds can dramatically improve odds with investors.
BPS 481: The Brutal Truth About Getting Your First Film Made with Greg Francis
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced as a producer transitioning into feature directing, and how did you handle casting and keeping a project on track over many years?
He explains that cultivating trust with a core team, contingencies for cast, and a flexible approach were essential; the long path required managing investor relations, assembling a trusted production crew, and sometimes stepping back to let actors and department heads shape the film while staying aligned with the script.

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A hard-edged, practical deep-dive into screenwriting and indie filmmaking, with a steady stream of guests who are seasoned writers, directors, and industry operators. Episodes frequently cover craft, from story structure and loglines to crowdfunding, distribution, and festival strategy, as well as behind-the-scenes realities of making and selling projects on tight budgets. The show stands out for its candid discussions with experienced practitioners, including award-winning writers and veteran film industry professionals, who share actionable tips, negotiation tactics, and real-world lessons from the trenches of independent cinema and television development. Potential listeners who want concrete guidance for advancing scripts, securing fund... more

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1. David M. Latt
2. Harrison Smith
3. Glenn Benest
4. David Hohl
5. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
6. Mark Phillips
7. Hiroshi Katagiri
8. Greg Francis

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