The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview actor, writer, and director Angus Sampson. Angus began in the entertainment industry as an actor and found writing opportunities on the shows he was starring in. He recently completed his feature film directorial debut on a film called The Mule. In addition to co-directing the film, he stars in it and co-wrote it with Leigh Whannell, who is one of the creators of the Saw franchise. 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: Angus on IMDb Angus on Twitter Leigh Whannell on Twitter The Mule on IMDb The Mule on Twitter SYS Online class #14 – How To Write A Killer First Act For Your Screenplay SYS on Twitter SYS on Facebook Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview Writer / Director Jeremy Culver. Jeremy recently wrote and directed the independent film An Evergreen Christmas.We talk in great detail about how he began his career as a writer / director and specifically how this project 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: Jeremy Culver on IMDb Jeremy Culver on Twitter An Evergreen Christmas on IMDb An Evergreen Christmas on Twitter SYS Email and Fax blast service Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with TV writer Arnold Rudnick. Arnold has sold numerous spec episodes for various television shows and he tells us exactly how he did it. 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: Arnold Rudnick on IMDb Arnold Rudnick on Twitter Little Green on Twitter Little Green website ESPete website SYS Script Consultants Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview UK writer / director Julian Gilbey. Julian recently completed writing and directing Plastic, starring Ed Speleers and Will Poulter. In the interview we talk about his projects and how he got started in the business. Julian also gives out some solid practical advice about what he think people should do to break into the business. 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: Julian Gilbey on IMDb Julian Gilbey on Twitter Plastic on IMDb Online Class – How To Make The Opening Pages Of Your Screenplay Awesome Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with writer, director, producer John Suits. John recently directed The Scribbler, an adaptation from a graphic novel. John has extensive experience making genre films and we talk about how writers can break into this market. 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 Suits on IMDb The Scribbler on IMDb New Artists Alliance on Twitter Online Class – How To Make The Opening Pages Of Your Screenplay Awesome Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview filmmakers Boddy Roe and Zack Andrews. They recently completed their feature film The Houses October Built. They originally shot a low budget version of the film which had some success and enabled them to shoot the current version. In the interview we talk about the entire process. 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: Bobby Roe on IMDb Zack Andrews on IMDb The Houses October Built on IMDb The Houses October Built on Facebook The Houses October Built on Instagram Bobby Roe on Twitter Zack Andrews on Twitter The Houses October Built on Twitter Online Class – How To Make The Opening Pages Of Your Screenplay Awesome Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview producer Danny Bramson About His new film Jimi: All Is by My Side, written and directed by Academy Award winner John Ridley and starring André Benjamin. 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: Danny on IMDb Jimi: All Is by My Side on IMDb SYS Email / Fax Blast Service Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with writers Alejandro Seri and Johnny T Silver. They recently sold their first spec script and are now pushing several other projects. We get into the real specifics of what they've done to successfully market their work. 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: Alejandro on IMDb Johnny on IMDb Final Girl on IMDb Johnny on Instagram seri@finaldraft.com Online Class: Before You Begin To Write Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with writer, director Markus Blunder about his new film Autumn Blood. We talk in some detail about 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: Markus Blunder on IMDb Autumn Blood on IMDb Autumn Blood on Facebook Autumn Blood Website Online Class: Before You Begin To Write Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with New York Film Academy Screenwriting Chair Melanie Oram. Our discussion covers a lot of ground including the differences between an independent film and a studio film, as well as an in-depth talk about writing short scripts and how they can help you with your writing career. 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: https://www.nyfa.edu mrworam@nyfa.edu SYS Email / Fax Blast Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview legendary director Brian Trenchard-Smith. We talk at length about his new film, Drive Hard, starring John Cusack and Brian offers up some great advice to screenwriters from a director's perspective. 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: Brian Trenchard-Smith on IMDb Brian Trenchard-Smith on Trailers From Hell SYS Select Gold - Twelve Month Intensive Screenwriting Workshop Online Class #11: Choosing a Marketable Concept SYS on Facebook Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview Jaime Primak Sullivan. Jamie has sold several projects recently by pitching to producers. In the interview she gives tons of great tips for how you can pitch your projects, too. 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: Jamie on Twitter Jamie on Facebook Jersey Bells on Bravo - Monday nights at 10pm EST 9pm CT SYS Select Gold - Twelve Month Intensive Screenwriting Workshop Online Class #11: Choosing a Marketable Concept SYS on Facebook Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with Canadian screenwriter Kraig Wenman. Like Brian D Young, Kraig broke in using InkTip while living outside of the USA. He offers a lot of great insight into how to start and maintain a screenwriting career. 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. Kraig's Bio: After graduating from Vancouver Film School, Canadian screenwriter Kraig Wenman has had 43 options/sales, 16 produced features, and 3 feature producer credits. He's repped by David Saunders @ APA and Eric WIlliams/Jeff Belkin @ Zero Gravity Management. Currently, Kraig is developing a 150 million dollar China-Co Pro trilogy with Transformers/X-Men producer Tom Desanto and a supernatural thriller series for Morgan Creek called The Dark Room. Links mentioned in the show: Kraig on IMDb Kraig on Twitter SYS Select Gold - Twelve Month Intensive Screenwriting Workshop SYS on Facebook Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview writer / director David Jung. David has been working as a screenwriter for years and recently directed his first feature film, The Possession of Micheal King. In the interview we talk about how David got his start in the business and how he was able to move from screenwriter to directing. 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: David on Twitter David on IMDb The Possession of Michael King on Amazon The Possession of Michael King on IMDb www.roammovie.com SYS Email / Fax Blast SYS on Facebook Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with writer / director Eric Haywood. Eric has been a staff writer on numerous television shows and recently completed his first feature film as a writer/director. We talk in great detail about how he got his career going and how he continues to work as a writer. 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.erichaywood.com/ Eric on Twitter Eric on IMDb Four of Hearts (movie) on Amazon Four of Hearts on Facebook Four of Hearts Trailer Austin Film Festival - Use coupon code SYS25 to save $25 on registration. SYS Script Consultants SYS on Facebook Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"