The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

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 independent film in Austin, TX. Involvement in a mi...

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, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun engages with the esteeme...

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 inspiration behind the podcast and its unique format. Pe...

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 the world of storytelling. Exploring "Egghead and...

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 screenwriters navigating the journey from preparation to...

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 introduces Chris Cookson and Thomas Blakely from In...

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: Meet Filmmaker Warren Skeels: Geoffrey D. Calhoun...

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 sprawling San Jose, California mansion, eccentric firear...

*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, only to discover that the charismatic showman behind...

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 brutal murder, seeks to overturn his conviction. Overvi...

*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 California desert. Discussion Highlights: Meet Zach Gree...

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 fellow sightseers stop at a roadside snack stand n...

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 crime and moral decay threaten to wipe their tiny...

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 rapidly advancing beyond its original purpose. Dis...

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 nuances of crafting compelling characters who defy...

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 be a prolific writer and also the current state o...

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 can also use the code SCREENWRITER PODCAST for a...

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 can successfully use them to further your craft by...

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. For the full in-depth and uncut interview about bein...

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.supportingcast.fm/ Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Eve...

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 Audiobook at https://a.co/d/bzt5aMx Geoffrey's book, The G...

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 in the game. Who will win? Game Day is available fo...

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 concentration camps in World War II. Love Gets A Room Premi...

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 Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at...

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 traits, skills, and beliefs necessary to prevail in an...