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Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast

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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

Writer, producer, and director Miranda Sajdak takes us inside the realities of building a filmmaking career from the ground up. After studying film at Columbia, Miranda worked on graduate student productions before landing PA opportunities on major m... more

Filmmaker Jason Kartalian grew up around movie sets through his father, character actor Buck Kartalian, whose credits included Planet of the Apes, Cool Hand Luke, and The Outlaw Josey Wales. That early exposure eventually led Jason behind the camera,... more

Actress, artist, and producer Jackey Neyman takes us behind the scenes of one of the strangest cult movies in filmmaking history: Manos: The Hands of Fate. Jackey was only six years old when her father joined the production and brought far more than ... more

Entertainment writer, screenwriter, and independent filmmaker Andrew Bloomenthal joins the show to discuss what years of interviewing working screenwriters and directors taught him about storytelling, preparation, and the filmmaking business. Andrew ... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Kartalian
Filmmaker, writer, director, producer, and international film distributor
Episode: BPS 493: Film School Won’t Teach You This About Making Movies with Jason Kartalian
Jackey Neyman
Actress and producer known for Manos projects
Manos Returns / Growing Up with Manos
Episode: BPS 492: How One of the WORST Movies Ever Made Became a Cult Classic with Jackey Neyman
Andrew Bloomenthal
Entertainment writer and interview subject
Episode: BPS 491: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Andrew Bloomenthal
Don Barris
Comedian, member of The Big Three, Windy City Heat creator
Windy City Heat / The Big Three
Episode: BPS 490: He Waited 11 YEARS to Make His Movie—Then Jimmy Kimmel Changed Everything with Don Barris
Michael Rousselet
Writer/Director of Dude Bro Party Massacre III, co-creator of Five Second Films
Five Second Films; Dude Bro Party Massacre III
Episode: BPS 489: He Made 1,500 Short Films Before Hollywood Took Notice with Michael Rousselet
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

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 States3 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

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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.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#131
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BPS 493: Film School Won’t Teach You This About Making Movies with Jason Kartalian
Q: What exactly is your writing process, Jason? Do you subscribe, do you outline a lot? Do you subscribe to the whole save the cat method or not? So if you could take us through your writing process?
Kartalian outlines the script, develops character details and a central theme, then writes and rewrites organically. He may draft quickly, put the script aside, and return to revise with a fresh perspective.
BPS 493: Film School Won’t Teach You This About Making Movies with Jason Kartalian
Q: Do you feel that film school was worth it for you?
Kartalian says he learned the most about filmmaking on set, though film school gave him a strong writing program, connections, access to equipment, and opportunities to work with others. He encourages filmmakers to seek hands-on experience and develop original perspectives.
BPS 491: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Andrew Bloomenthal
Q: How did you get started as an entertainment writer?
Andrew explains his long-running background in journalism, the shift toward entertainment writing, and how his early clips in finance-related pieces helped land opportunities in Creative Screenwriting and Script Magazine. He emphasizes leveraging existing clips to gain credibility in a new field.
BPS 492: How One of the WORST Movies Ever Made Became a Cult Classic with Jackey Neyman
Q: What motivates you to crowdfund and bring these projects to life despite the challenges and naysayers?
Jackey talks about the passion for storytelling, the desire to give back to the fanbase, and the belief in collaboration and building a community that supports creators across distances.
BPS 492: How One of the WORST Movies Ever Made Became a Cult Classic with Jackey Neyman
Q: What were you hoping to accomplish with Manos Returns and how is it different from the original?
She discusses that Manos Returns is a continuation rather than a remake, aiming to honor the original while exploring a new direction with the same spirit and a stronger production team.

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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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Recent guests on Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast include:

1. Jason Kartalian
2. Jackey Neyman
3. Andrew Bloomenthal
4. Don Barris
5. Michael Rousselet
6. David M. Latt
7. Harrison Smith
8. Glenn Benest

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