

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
Geoffrey D. Calhoun
Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance.About the Podcast:Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the screenplay format to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry. Each episode is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain, providing valuable takeaways for writers at every stage of their journey.Host:Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriting instructor and best selling author with a passion for storytelling. With a proven track record in the film industry, Geoffrey has not only honed his craft as a successful screenwriter but also shares his wealth of knowledge as an instructor. His unique journey in the world of screenwriting has equipped him with a unique perspective, making him an essential guide for screenwriters of all levels.Key Features:Expert Interviews: Gain insights from renowned screenwriters, filmmakers, and industry professionals who share their experiences, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories.Screenwriting Tips: Unlock the secrets of successful screenwriting with actionable tips, tricks, and techniques discussed in every episode.Film Analysis: Explore in-depth film analyses, breaking down the storytelling techniques that make movies memorable and impactful.Exclusive Industry Insights: Access exclusive industry secrets and stay updated on the latest trends. Get insider knowledge to navigate the world of screenwriting with confidence.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the podcast on Spreaker for regular updates.Engage with us on Instagram @screenwriterpod for the latest news, discussions, and community interactions.Visit our official website thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for additional resources such as: Screenwriting Gigs, Screenplay Library, Seminars and other exclusive content.Embark on your screenwriting journey with The Successful Screebwriter Podcast. Let's transform your storytelling aspirations into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Subscribe to our screenwriting podcast now and join our vibrant community of storytellers!Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network (www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com)
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Jun 13, 2022 • 24min
Ep 135 - Why You Need an Entertainment Lawyer with Gordon P. Firemark
Geoffrey and entertainment lawyer Gordon P. Firemark discuss screenwriting contracts and how to avoid being taken advantage of as an indie screenwriter.You can find more from Gordon at https://firemark.com/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

Jun 6, 2022 • 30min
Ep 134 - Screenwriting and Tapping Creativity with Matthew C. Temple
Geoffrey chats with filmmaker and host of the Tapping Creativity podcast, Matthew C. Temple. They discuss the importance of becoming a student of your passion and take an honest look at finding success as a screenwriter.You can find more from Matthew at https://www.matthewctemple.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

May 23, 2022 • 23min
Ep 133 - Writing The Guardians Of Justice (A Netfilx Original) with Samuel Laskey
Geoffrey chats with Samuel Laskey about his work on this unique and hilarious superhero parody, The Guardians of Justice. Samuel discusses his path from a struggling screenwriter to finding success writing on a Netflix Original Series.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

May 16, 2022 • 21min
Ep 132 - Visual Storytelling with Morgan Sandler
Geoffrey has an incredible chat with cinematographer, Morgan Sandler about his book Visual Storytelling. They discuss the nuances of subtext and how to show it onscreen.You can order his book here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07JYLR7VT&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_XZNE04M4HGN9QVPJ089V&tag=tssp07-20The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

May 9, 2022 • 26min
Ep 131 - Jim Piddock on Screenwriting, Improv, & his Memoir
Geoffrey chats with Jim Piddock (Mascots/Best in Show) about his memoir, Caught with My Pants Down and Other Tales from a Life in Hollywood.You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SGMV4DS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_P7YYWWP212CCYKBDFMDN&tag=tssp07-20The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

May 2, 2022 • 23min
Ep 130 - The Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar Alessandra
Geoffrey chats with screenwriter/instructor/podcaster Pilar Alessandra about her book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and how to incorporate quick writing exercises into your daily life.You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DZ1UAHS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JKV12A5E9PHVR0V057X0&tag=tssp07-20You can find Pilar's screenwriting classes and podcast at https://www.onthepage.tv/on-the-page-podcast/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

Apr 25, 2022 • 26min
Ep 129 - A Sense of Dread - Writing Horror with Neal Marshall Stevens
Geoffrey chats with screenwriter Neal Marshal Stevens (13 Ghosts) about his book A Sense of Dread: Getting under the Skin of Horror.You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09NS1HPM4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ETAZC6DSZ51PAX01Q37H&tag=tssp07-20The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

Apr 21, 2022 • 23min
Ep 128 - Censor - Film Analysis with The Gruesome Twosome Movie Reviewsome
Logline: After viewing a strangely familiar video nasty, Enid, a film censor, sets out to solve the past mystery of her sister's disappearance, embarking on a quest that dissolves the line between fiction and reality.Geoffrey with special guest Ebony (Cohost of The Gruesome Twosome Movie Reviewome) breakdown and analyze this fantastic psychological thriller.You can find The Gruesome Twosome Movie Reviewsome at https://rss.com/podcasts/thegruesometwosome/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksDon't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/Explore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

Apr 18, 2022 • 21min
Ep 127 - Writing/Directing Level 16 with Danishka Esterhazy
Geoffrey chats with writer/director Danishka Esterhazy (Slumber Party Massacre/The Banana Splits Movie) about her Feminist Dystopian thriller, Level 16 now on Netflix.The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!

Apr 11, 2022 • 23min
Ep 126 - Write! Shoot! Edit! with Deborah S. Patz
Geoffrey chats with screenwriter/director Deborah S. Patz about how she breaks down the process of filmmaking for teens.You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B074XG14MJ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_271261TFXA862XFZAAE9&tag=tssp07-20The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcastExplore Free Resources & Membership👉 Visit TheSuccessfulScreenwriter.com for free tools, guides, and podcast extras.Members unlock Virtual Geoffrey, the AI screenwriting assistant built to transform good drafts into great scripts.Connect with Geoffrey📸 Instagram: @screenwriterpod▶️ YouTube: The Successful ScreenwriterIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!