The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
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...
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Ep 291 - Do You Really Need to Live in LA to Be a Screenwriter?
We’re closing in on 300 episodes and celebrating with a lively live stream. Geoffrey and Kristy dig into the gloriously bonkers Toxic Avenger remake a...
EP 290: Netflix's Black Rabbit with Director Ben Semanoff
Director Ben Semanoff returns to break down Netflix’s Black Rabbit. We talk about joining a show with a strong tone, how each directing block gently “...
Ep 289 - The Future of A.I. 'Actors' in the Film Industry
In this live Q&A, Geoffrey D. Calhoun and co-host Kristy Leigh unpack M3GAN 2.0’s genre swerve from horror comedy to horror action, why Terminator 2 m...
Ep 288 - Subtext, & Protecting Writers from Scammy “Producers”
Geoffrey and Kristy kick off with the 80s classic Monster Squad, then break down a great subtext moment from the new F1 film. They unpack “on-the-nose...
Ep 287 - Weapons Was Wild, But 28 Years Later Split the Room
Geoffrey is joined by Kristy Leigh for a special live taping of Episode 287. They dive into the unique narrative style of Weapons, compare it with Bar...
Ep 286 - The Conjuring, Red Sonja & Logline Tips
Horror craft, sequel wins, and loglines that work. Geoffrey and Kristy pull takeaways from The Conjuring, Nobody 2, and the Red Sonja remake. You’ll h...
EP 285 - Horror Binge, The Film Industry, and Bad Writing Advice
Geoffrey welcomes writer and filmmaker Kristy Leigh Lussier back for a brand-new hangoute episode. They dive into a horror binge of The Conjuring film...
Ep. 284 – Making a Good Script Great with Linda Seger
In this lost episode from the archives, I sit down with the legendary screenwriting guru Linda Seger, author of Making a Good Script Great and a true...
Ep 283 – Dave Trottier’s Screenwriting Secrets from The Screenwriter’s Bible
In this lost episode from the archives, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with screenwriting legend Dave Trottier, aka Dr. Format and author of The Screen...
EP 282 - From Script to Streaming: How Twisted Vines Became an InkTip Success
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes back Chris Cookson and Thomas Blakely from InkTip to discuss Twisted Vine...
Ep 281 - Inside Event Horizon: Writing One of the Scariest Sci-Fi Horror Films Ever
In this Lost Episode from our archives, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Philip Eisner, the mind behind the cult classic Event Horizon, for a deep d...
Ep 280 - Why We Needed The Naked Gun
Comedy is back—and it’s hitting hard. In this episode, Geoffrey is joined by returning guest and screenwriter Reece Taylor to break down the wild, abs...
Ep 279 – Fantastic Four: Why This Version Finally Gets It Right
Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes back friend of the show, screenwriter Katie Presto, for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the new Fantastic Four film. From...
Ep 278 - Paul Etheredge on Writing 'The Other' and Reinventing Indie Horror
Writer-director Paul Etheredge joins Geoffrey to discuss his chilling new horror film The Other. From dream-fueled inspiration to last-minute casting...
Ep. 277 – "Superman" Film Analysis: Subversion, Subtext, & Stakes
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Geoffrey is joined by screenwriter Victoria Male for a bold and heartfelt analysis of James Gunn’s new Superman fi...
Ep 276 - From 48 Hour Films to Apple TV: William McGregor on Directing The Buccaneers
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey chats with director William McGregor (His Dark Materials, Lockwood & Co., Gwen) about helming...
Ep 275 - Why Hollywood Said “No” to Euphoria – And How Ron Leshem Proved Them Wrong
In this powerful episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with Emmy-winning writer and producer Ron Leshem, the mind behind HBO’s Eu...
Ep 274 – Behind Pandorum & Infinity Chamber with Travis Malloy
This is one of my lost episodes—an incredible deep-dive with writer-director Travis Malloy, known for the cult sci-fi hits Pandorum and Infinity Chamb...
EP 273 - From Roommates to Slamdance: The Wild Journey Behind Race Walkers
Geoffrey sits down with the creative team behind the Slamdance hit Race Walkers: a fresh, hilarious sports comedy about the underdog world of race wal...
Ep 272 - From Nicholl Semifinalist to Feature Film: Evan Ari Kelman on 'Barron’s Cove'
In this powerful episode, writer-director Evan Ari Kelman joins Geoffrey to discuss his feature debut Barron’s Cove, a gripping thriller that dives in...
Ep 271 - The Street Party That Shook a Nation – Jose Maria Cabral on 42nd Street
In this powerful episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with acclaimed Dominican filmmaker Jose Maria Cabral to explore his groundbreaking hybrid docu...
Ep 270 – Band on the Run: How 3 Friends Made a Feature in 8 Days
Geoffrey sits down with director Jeff Hupp and assistant directors Brian Cusac and Merritt Fritchie, the creative team behind the indie comedy Band on...
Ep 269 - Joe Carnahan on Shadow Force, Boss Level, and Making Movies That Matter
In this powerhouse episode, Smokin’ Aces, Narc, and The Grey director Joe Carnahan joins Geoffrey to talk shop. From making Boss Level—his personal “R...
EP 268 - Inside the making of Yellowjackets with Director Ben Semanoff
This week, we welcome the talented Ben Semanoff to the show. Ben has directed episodes of Yellowjackets, Ozark, and Tulsa King and even appeared in St...
Ep 267 - Breaking the Blacklist: Frank Monteleone’s Script Summit Success Story
Frank Monteleone, winner of Best TV Pilot at Script Summit 2022, joins Geoffrey to share how that win lit a fire under his career. From scoring high o...
Ep 266 - Creating On Call: From Short Form Concept to Amazon Prime Hit
Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Tim Walsh (Chicago P.D.) and Elliot Wolf, the creators behind the new hit police procedural On Call, now streaming...
Ep 265 - Script Leads & How to Break Into the Industry Without an Agent
In this special livestream episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun dives into real-time producer script requests you can submit to for free! He also hosts an in-...
Ep 264 - Inside 'Locked' with Director David Yarovesky
Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with acclaimed director David Yarovesky (Brightburn, Nightbooks) to discuss his latest psychological thriller, Locked, s...
Ep 263 - Building Worlds & Beating the Odds – Neil Chase on 'Spin the Wheel'
In this episode, Geoffrey welcomes back Script Summit winner and indie filmmaker Neil Chase to discuss his latest film Spin the Wheel, now streaming o...
Ep 262 - Script Summit Winner Kim Hornsby on Breaking Into Hollywood
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Kim Hornsby, the Script Summit winner for Best Hour Drama with...
Ep 261 - Lyndal Simpson on Winning Script Summit & Landing an Option
Script Summit 2025 is officially open for submissions! If you're looking for industry exposure, this is your chance to get your script read by Hollywo...
Ep 260 - How a Short Film Went Viral with Fritz Frauendorf
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with filmmaker Fritz Frauendorf to discuss the challenges of breaki...
EP 259 - Companion – AI Horror, Love, and the Fight for Autonomy
Episode Description: In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by regular guests Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to...
EP 258 - Subverting the Werewolf Genre with The Wolfman
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor for an in-depth film analys...
EP 257 - Nosferatu: A Gothic Masterpiece or Missed Opportunity?
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to dive into the remake of Nosf...
Ep 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders'
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders....
Ep 255 - Lead and Copper: Exposing the Flint Water Crisis
In this insightful episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun speaks with documentary filmmaker William Hart about his eight-year journey creating Lead and Cop...
Ep 254 - Pursuing Your Vision: Writing, Producing, and Raising Funds with William Mikita
On this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun connects with writer and producer William Mikita, the creative force behind C...
Ep 253 - From “Just Friends” to Emmy Nods: Adam Tex Davis on Screenwriting Success and Versatility
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Adam Tex Davis, the Emmy-nominated writer behind Just Friends starr...
Ep 252 - Elevated Horror with David Smallwood on 'Sad Blue Dan' Script Summit Winner (2024)
In this episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with David Smallwood, the 2024 Script Summit Best Feature Screenplay winner, to discuss his award-...