Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast BPS 351: Confessions of a Hollywood Studio Test Screener with Terrence Martin
Jan 25, 2024
Terrence Martin, filmmaker known for Holes (2003) and The Donner Party (2009), discusses the test screening process in Hollywood, the struggles of a DC comic movie, and the challenges of finding an editor. They also delve into the experience of shooting a film at sea and share insights on staying engaged in a scene as an actor.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
A Journey into the Film Industry
04:06 • 5min
The Role of Test Screenings in Hollywood
08:42 • 6min
Test Screenings and their Impact on Films
14:57 • 6min
Struggles of a DC Comic Movie and Bad CGI Effects
21:20 • 3min
Navigating Filmmakers' Challenges
23:58 • 10min
Struggles with Finding an Editor and Becoming a Professional Gambler
33:57 • 2min
Filmmaker turned professional gambler
36:02 • 7min
Technique for Staying in the Scene and Importance of Context
43:21 • 2min
Shooting a Film at Sea
45:14 • 17min