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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 s ...
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Instagram: @screenwriterpod) Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Marc Guggenheim has served as a writer, producer, and showrunner for several popular TV series. He is best known for his work on "Arrow" and "Legends of Tomorrow," part of The CW's DC Comics television universe and Carnival Row. His latest book…
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Hosted by: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, known for his dedication to educating and uplifting writers through The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Geoffrey, has been deeply influenced by foundational texts in screenwriting and aims to honor the legacy of screenwriting legends through his work. Guest: Viki King, author of "How to Write a Movie in 21 Days," wh…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Guest: Brock Heasley, Writer and Director of "The Shift" Episode Overview: In this compelling episode of "The Successful Screenwriter" podcast, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Brock Heasley, the creative mind behind the buzz-worthy film, "The Shift." A project that started from a small blog post during the MySpace era, …
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Instagram @Screenwriterpod) Guest Host: Reece Taylor Special Guest: Filmmaker Justin Mane "Crow" Fan Film: https://www.youtube.com/@CROWfanfilm Introduction: Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of indie filmmaking and storytelling. In this episode, we're honored to have filmmaker J…
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***If you've been affected by online romance scams, or if you're seeking resources and support to navigate the complexities of digital deception, visit CatchTheCatfish.com. Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Instagram @screenwriterpod) Guest: Andre Moreau, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Content Creator (instagram @amoreaunow) Episode Overview: In this e…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Guest: Bo Mirhosseni, Filmmaker Episode Overview: In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is thrilled to welcome filmmaker Bo Mirhosseni, the creative force behind the Shudder original film "History of Evil." Join us as Bo shares his journey from skate videos in Long Beach to directing music videos, commercials, and finally h…
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Host Geoffrey Calhoun welcomes author and retired cryptologist J.L. Hancock to the podcast. Hancock discusses his book, "The Hawk Enigma," a military techno-thriller inspired by his experiences embedded with special ops. Main Content: J.L. Hancock's Background: Hancock shares his journey from growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to joining the mi…
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Host: Geoffrey Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod Guest: Joshua Lastine, Entertainment Lawyer Instagram @LastineLaw Overview: Discussing why screenwriters, especially indie screenwriters, need entertainment lawyers to navigate the complexities of contracts and protect their rights and interests. Key Highlights: The Importance of Legal Representatio…
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Summary: In this conversation, Mary Scheyder interviews Geoffrey D. Calhoun, host of the Successful Screenwriter podcast, about various aspects of screenwriting. They discuss starting out in screenwriting, overrated advice for new writers, writing Geoffrey's book 'The Guide for Every Screenwriter', adapting real-life stories, rituals and routines f…
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Summary Stand-up comedian and author Mike Lukas discusses his journey in comedy, from breaking into the industry to developing a unique comedy lens. He emphasizes the importance of finding personal truths and topics that make you laugh, as well as understanding how to punch up in comedy. Lukas also shares insights on going blue in comedy and the ne…
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*Recorded live at Slamdance for the 'Chaperone' premiere which won the Breakouts Feature Grand Jury Prize. Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Guest: Zoe Eisenberg, Writer/Director of 'Chaperone'Episode OverviewIn this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun interviews Zoe Eisenberg about her film 'Chaperone,' which premiered at Slamdance. They discuss the film's uniqu…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (instagram: @screenwriterpod) Guest: Paul Chitlik, Author of "Rewrite"Introduction: Join our community at thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for access to seminars, workshops, Oscar-nominated screenplays, and writing assignments. Free resources to launch your screenwriting career. Episode Highlights: Breaking into Screenwriting…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Instagram: @screenwriterpod) Guest: Eric Rudnick, Writer and DirectorHighlights of the Episode: Introduction of the Guest: Eric Rudnick, the creator behind the short film "Hold You So Tight." His journey from a reality TV producer to an inspiring filmmaker. Journey of 'Hold You So Tight': The inception of the film's idea …
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, founder of thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com Guest: Director of Jason Miller "Ghosts of the Void" Highlights: Community Engagement: Invitation to join thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for access to seminars, workshops, Oscar-nominated screenplays, and writing gigs. Guest Introduction: Jason Miller, a writer-director, discussing …
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Guest: Haris Orkin Introduction Geoffrey D. Calhoun introduces Haris Orkin, a multifaceted author, video game writer, and screenwriter. Writing Strategies. Screenwriting, Video Games, & Novels Haris Orkin discusses his transition from screenwriting to novel writing, starting with a screenplay that eventually became his Jam…
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Join host Geoffrey D. Calhoun in an enlightening conversation with Ryan Magnon from Panda Mony Toys. Dive into the world of screenwriting and learn how YouTube animation can elevate your storytelling and brand. Host Geoffrey D. Calhoun invites listeners to join the community at thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for access to seminars, workshops, Oscar-…
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Introduction Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram: @screenwriterpod thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com Guests: Director Tim Hautekiet and Producer Ryan Blewett Film: Me, Myself, and the Void instagram: @memyselfandthevoid Episode Highlights Behind the Scenes of 'Me, Myself and the Void': Geoffrey D. Calhoun discusses the film's unique concept blending co…
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This Episode: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod Guest: Julia Morizawa, Writer/Director Notable Projects: "Dragonfly" Episode Overview: In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun chats with Julia Morizawa, the creative mind behind the Oscar-qualifying animated short film "Dragonfly." Morizawa delves into the origins of the project, its …
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This Episode: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod Guest: Josh Monkarsh, Writer, Producer, Director Notable Projects: "As We Know It" Pre-Intro: The episode kicks off with excitement as Josh Monkarsh, a prominent writer-director, joins the conversation. A lively pre-intro chat sets a positive and engaging tone for the upcoming discu…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod Guest: Terissa Kelton, Writer, Producer Notable Projects: "Harriet the Spy" (Apple TV+), "Flight of the Navigator" (in development with Disney) Segment 1: Origin Story Terissa's background in theater, acting, and journalism during high school and college. Transition from acting to i…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Carole Kirschner Director of CBS Director Diversity Writers Program and Director of Writers Guild of America Showrunner Training Program. Author of Hollywood Game Plan - https://www.carolekirschner.com Overview: In this enlightening episode,…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram (@screenwriterpod) YouTube - @TheSuccessfulScreenwriter Guest: Peyton McDavitt https://www.101reasonswhy.com/ Episode Title: "101 Reasons Why" with Peyton McDavitt Discussion Highlights: Overview of "101 Reasons Why": Geoffrey welcomes Peyton McDav, creator of "101 Reasons Why." Dive into the inspir…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram (@screenwriterpod) YouTube - @TheSuccessfulScreenwriter Episode Title: "Egghead and Twinkie" with Sarah Kambe Holland Discussion Highlights: Welcoming Sarah Kambe Holland: Geoffrey introduces Sarah Sarah Kambe Holland, a seasoned screenwriter and industry expert. Overview of Sarah's contributions to…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Tracee Beebe Overview: In this insightful episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun tackles the crucial question of readiness for a screenwriting career. Offering valuable advice and practical tips, the episode serves as a guide for aspiring screenw…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guests: Chris Cookson and Thomas Blakely from InkTip Film: The Inhabitant Logline - A Lizzie Borden Story: A series of supernatural events reveal a dark truth behind a tormented teenager. Discussion Highlights: Meet the Experts from InkTip: Geoffrey D. Calhoun i…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Filmmaker Warren Skeels Film: The Man in the White Van Logline: In a quaint, family town in Florida, 1974, an ominous white van stalks a young girl, and her parents' disbelief leads to a terrifying Halloween nightmare. Discussion Highlights:…
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This interview was recorded before the WGA strikes began. Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Screenwriter Tom Vaughan https://storyandplot.com Episode Title: "Crafting Chills: Screenwriting The Winchester with Tom Vaughan" Film: The Winchester Logline: Ensconced in her sprawl…
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*This interview was recorded before the Sag-Aftra strikes began. Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Apologies for my voice fry. Fighting a cold) Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Writer and Director Owen Egerton Film: Blood Fest Logline: Fans flock to a festival celebrating the most iconic horror movies, onl…
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Script Summit 2023 Best TV Pilot Winner "Aftermath" Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Vera C. Award Winning Screenwriter Best TV Pilot "Aftermath" 2023 Script Summit Screenwriting Contest Aftrermath Logline: The lives of two estranged brothers collide, when one brother, accused of a bruta…
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*This interview was recorded before the WGA strikes began. Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guests: Filmmakers Zach Green and Devin O’Rourke Film: Foil Logline: An unusual piece of foil with potential alien origin causes a rift between two former best friends camping in the Califo…
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Kelly Lamphear-Dash X (Twitter) @K_S_L_D Script: A Stop Along The Road Best Short Script: 2023 Script Summit Screenplay Contest Logline: Based on a True Story: A young American woman has an unexpected and haunting encounter when she and her …
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Introduction: Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Duane Graves Script: East Jesus Best Feature Screenplay: 2023 Script Summit Screenplay Contest Logline: A pair of kinfolk Texas cops are lifelong products of Denler, the once-thriving rural boomtown they dutifully protect. When skyrocketing …
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Introduction Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Co-Host: Katie Presto Film: The Artifice Girl Logline - A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program's troubled developer, they soon find that the AI is …
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Introduction Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Instagram @screenwriterpod YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter Guest: Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey click here: In this landmark 200th episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun explores the intriguing realm of the antihero's journey in storytelling. Joined by the insightful Chris, the episode delves into the n…
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Geoffrey chats with award-winning screenwriter and director about writing one short story a day for 365 days straight. Dubbed the 365shortstories, Timothy uses the dabble technique and where he finds inspiration. He also discusses using AI to generate images and videos inspired by his work. Geoffrey and Timothy also dive into finding inspiration to…
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Geoffrey chats with Writer/Actor Laura Cayouette on her unique method for overcoming writer's block which she has developed during her 20-year writing career. She also discusses her inspiration from her close friend writer/director Quentin Tarantino. You can find Writing Unblocked at https://lauracayouette.samcart.com/products/writing-unblocked You…
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Geoffrey chats with Screenwriter and Associate Professor of Cinema at Columbia College, Karla R. Fuller. They discuss diversity and representation in the film industry and how screenwriters are a part of it. Karla is the author of Do The Right Thing: 5 screenplays that embrace diversity. Geoffrey discusses a few examples from the book and how you c…
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Geoffrey chats with the former USA Head Women's Olympic Coach Sue Humphrey. They discuss how Sue a true trailblazer, broke into a male-dominated field and opened the door for future female coaches. They also discuss what it takes for an athlete to reach their greatest potential, how a coach spots talent, and the special bond they form with them. Fo…
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Geoffrey chats with the hosts of Pitch! A Screenwriting Podcast about the unique opportunities they are providing where writers can pitch their work and even have a table read on air! This can even get you an IMDB writers credit! You can find Pitch! anywhere podcasts are available. Make sure to support them and visit their site at https://pitch.sup…
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Geoffrey chats with Christopher Vogler about Writer/Filmmaker/Drama/Publisher Michael Wiese. They discuss his incredible life from almost being the drummer for Jefferson Airplane to becoming a publisher and making his mark for filmmakers/screenwriters and changing the craft forever. You can find Michael's Biography: Onward And Upward as an Audioboo…
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Geoffrey chats with Edgar Michael Bravo (writer/director) and Dean Simone (writer) about filming their dramatic comedy Game Day. Logline: An Italian-American family gathers on Sunday to cheer their beloved Eagles over the Cowboys. As the game unfolds, family secrets are revealed, sparking rivalries in the living room that become wilder than those i…
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Geoffrey interviews writer/director Rodrigo Cortes (Buried/Red Light) about his heartfelt and dramatic adaptation of Love Gets A Room. A film centered around a troupe of actors who perform in the heart of the Warsaw Ghetto, in a life or death context on a run-down stage. Inspired by a true story that takes place 6 months before the use of concentra…
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Geoffrey Chats with Jon & Matt Firman. The founders of the A.I. screenwriting software, StoryPrism.IO. They discuss its influence on the craft and how it will help screenwriters by allowing them to design their own AI-writing assistant and aid in crafting the perfect stories, faster & easier. Go to https://www.storyprism.io Geoffrey's book, The Gui…
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Geoffrey chats with DSS Agent Ron Holloway as he discusses his career as a Diplomatic Security Special Agent. Ron was also the first social media influencer in the US Government. Where he was considered a thought leader and inspiration to many. Ron is also the CEO of Arrow Coaching LLC, where he helps individuals and organizations develop the trait…
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Geoffrey chats with retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari with a candid look at what's going on behind the scenes of life and crime in New York. Vic Ferrari is a retired twenty-year veteran of the New York City police department. A Bronx resident for over 40 years. A survivor of an Irish father and Italian mother, When he's not writing, he's picking u…
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Geoffrey discusses FBI profiling and behavior analysis with former FBI Special Agent John R. “Jack” Schafer. Jack is a psychologist (phd), professor, best-selling author, and intelligence consultant. As a special agent in the FBI, Dr. Schafer spent fifteen years conducting counter-intelligence and counterterrorism investigations, and seven years as…
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CIA Officer (Retired) Larry Jones discusses his career as a Polygraph Examiner and his exploits in counterintelligence including surviving an attempted assassination. For the full in-depth and uncut interview about working as an undercover special agent in the FBI join our community and get access to our full character database. --> https://www.the…
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A webtoon is a type of digital comic that originated in South Korea and is read vertically by scrolling down on a computer or smartphone. Accessible anywhere and practically free of charge, each episode takes less than five minutes to read. Geoffrey Chats with artists and creator Krimanga (Middle Ground Crescent) on the unique genres of this popula…
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Geoffrey chats with a showrunner (Tony Phelan) and cast (Billie Boulet & Ashley Brooke) of A Small Light which follows the remarkable story of Miep Gies, a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter Anne Frank's family from the Nazis for more than two years during World War II. A Small Light premieres on Disney +, Hulu, & National Geographic. Geoff…
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