The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast

Read 'SYS Podcast Episode 078: Screenwriter and Teacher Corey Mandell Talks In Depth About Creative Integration' at http://www.SellingYourScreenplay.com. In this episode of the podcast I talk again with Corey Mandell. In episode 49 Corey introduced me to the process of creative integration. After some reflection, I had tons of questions about this process and how […]

In this interview I talk with screenwriter John Jarrell. We dig into some philosophical topics about screenwriting and why some writers find success while others don't. We also address some very practical screenwriting issues like, should someone move to LA if they're serious about trying to become a screenwriter. This is the third and final segment in a three part interview I did with John. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: John Jarrell on SYS (part 1) John Jarrell on SYS (part 2) John Jarrell on IMDb Tough Love Screenwriting website Buy the book on Amazon.com: Tough Love Screenwriting: The Real Deal From A Twenty-Year Pro The SYS screenplay consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS podcast I talk with screenwriter and director Kane Senes about his new post-civil war drama, Echoes of War starring William Forsythe. Interestingly, Kane is Australian even though the subject of the piece is the post American Civil war south. We talk about how and why he wrote this script, and how he and his partner eventually got it produced. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Kane Senes on IMDb Kane Senes on Twitter Echoes of War on IMDb Echoes of War Trailer Echoes of War on Facebook Echoes of War on Twitter The new SYS screenplay analysis service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS podcast I talk with screenwriters Julius Onah & Mayuran Tiruchelvam about their new film The Girl Is In Trouble. We talk about their start in the business doing short films and eventually getting to the point where they were able to produce their latest feature film. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Julius Onah on IMDb Mayuran Tiruchelvam on IMDb Mayuran Tiruchelvam on Twitter Mayuran Tiruchelvam's Website The Girl Is In Trouble on IMDb The Girl Is In Trouble Trailer The new SYS screenplay analysis service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode I talk with former Jerky Boys comedian Kamal Ahmed about his latest film, Laugh Killer Laugh starring William Forsythe. We talk about how he made the transition from Jerky Boy to writer / direct and exactly how he got this screenplay produced. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Kamal Ahmed on IMDb Kamal Ahmed on Twitter Laugh Killer Laugh on IMDb Laugh Killer Laugh Trailer Laugh Killer Laugh on FAcebook Laugh Killer Laugh official website The new SYS screenplay analysis service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the podcast cast I talk with director Jarret Tarnol and his screenwriter brother, Brent Tarnol, who recently completed their third feature film together, See You In Valhalla Starring Sarah Hyland. We talk about their early careers as well as exactly how this film came together. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Jarret Tarnol on IMDb Brent Tarnol on IMDb Brent Tarnol on Twitter See You In Valhalla trailer See You In Valhalla on Twitter See You In Valhalla on Facebook Tarnol Group Pictures Website The new SYS screenplay analysis service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS Podcast I interview screenwriter Mills Goodloe about his recent film, The Age of Adaline starring Blake Lively and Harrison Ford. We talk about how he got his career started and how this film made it into production. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: J. Mills Goodloe on IMDb J. Mills Goodloe on Twitter The Age of Adaline trailer The Age of Adaline on IMDb The Happy Writers on Stage 32 SYS Podcast interview with Joey Tuccio The new SYS screenplay analysis service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS podcast I talk with Jorge Gonzalez about the various screenwriting services offered at The Tracking Board as well as the success of their screenwriting contest. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: http://www.tracking-board.com/ Launchpad: The Tracking Board's Contest The Tracking Board on Twitter Screenwriting Staffing The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the podcast I talk with writer / director Terry Jastrow about his new film, The Squeeze, starring Jeremy Sumpter. We talk about where the idea came from, how he developed the script and ultimately got it turned into a movie. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Terry Jastrow on IMDb The Squeeze trailer on YouTube The Squeeze website The Squeeze on Twitter The Squeeze on Facebook The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

This is the second episode in the three part interview series I did with John Jarrell. In this portion of the interview we get deeper into some of the war stories from his twenty plus years as a working screenwriter. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: John Jarrell on SYS (part 1) John Jarrell on SYS (part 3) John Jarrell on IMDb Tough Love Screenwriting website Buy the book on Amazon.com: Tough Love Screenwriting: The Real Deal From A Twenty-Year Pro The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the podcast I talk with actor / writer Tim Ogletree about his new zombie comedy film The Walking Deceased. We get into the specifics of how this film got made as well as his early career as an actor. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Tim Ogletree on IMDb Tim Ogletree on Twitter The Walking Deceased Trailer The Walking Deceased on IMDb The Walking Deceased on Twitter The Walking Deceased on FAcebook The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the podcast I talk with screenwriter John Jarrell. John and I talked for nearly three hours, so this is the first interview of three that will be released in the next couple of months. In this first interview John talks about the early stages of his career and offers up a ton of useful screenwriting tips. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: John Jarrell on SYS (part 2) John Jarrell on SYS (part 3) John Jarrell on IMDb Tough Love Screenwriting website Buy the book on Amazon.com: Tough Love Screenwriting: The Real Deal From A Twenty-Year Pro The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the podcast I talk with Emily Best, the found and CEO of Seed&Spark, a crowdfunding platform specifically designed for filmmakers. Emily offers lots of practical tips on how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Emily Best on Twitter Seed&Spark Seed&Spark on Twitter Seed&Spark on Facebook Bright Idea Magazine on Facebook Bright Idea Magazine on Facebook Crowdfunding resources at Seed&Spark The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with writer director Thomas McCarthy about his new film The Cobbler starring Adam Sandler. Thomas got his start as a writer director over a year ago with the indy hit The Station Agent. We talk about both films in today's interview. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Thomas McCarthy on IMDb The Cobbler on IMDb The Cobbler Trailer The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the podcast I talk with Michael Stagliano, screenwriter and former "The Bachelorette" contestant and "Bachelor Pad" winner. We talk about how he's pushing his screenwriting career ahead. In addition Michael had a number of questions for me, so for the last half of our conversation he interviews me. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Michael Stagliano on IMDb Michael Stagliano on Twitter Michael Stagliano on Instagram fourwardla@gmail.com Jaime Primak Sullivan on the SYS Podcast (SYS episode mentioned in the podcast) Me (Ashley Scott Meyers) on the Indy Film Academy Podcast Corey Mandell on the SYS Podcast (SYS episode mentioned in the podcast) The new SYS script consultant service SYS Email / Fax Blast Service SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook SYS on YouTube Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"