
BPS 94: The Emotional Pulse of Your Screenplay w/ James V Hart
I’m so excited to bring this episode to the BPS Tribe. Today we have legendary screenwriter James V. Hart. James is the screenwriter behind some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters like HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg based...
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Wine Wednesday Ep 80 w/ Lee Jessup on Post-COVID Hollywood in 2021
It's been a wild year, and even longer since Max and Felicity jumped on camera and hosted on of their Wine Wednesdays broadcasts. This time with Felicity in Los Angeles and Max in Wisconsin...but sharing wine all the same. Even...
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Interview with Actor/Director, Clark Duke
SYS Episode 333 In this episode Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Clark Duke.Most people will know Clark Duke as an actor in Kick-Ass (2010), or Comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) and The Office (TV-series).They talk about his...
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BPS 65: How NOT to Get Screwed on a Screenwriting Assignment
Today on the show I going to be discussing how NOT to get screwed on a screenwriting assignment. According to Wikipedia isA screenwriter can also be approached and offered an assignment. Assignment scripts are generally...
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Interview with Writer/Director, Darren Coyle, Production and Festival Tips
SYS Episode 331 This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Writer/Director/Producer Darren Coyle. Topics include his latest Comedy Chasing Sunshine, which has a cast including, Jessica Maraz, Helen Hong and Trevor Penick of the band...
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What is ISA Connect, with ISA Founder Craig James
Ever wonder what you get from the ISA's Connect membership? Take 10 minutes and join Craig James in all of the details and unique benefits that come from the ISA's inexpensive, $10/month upgraded membership - benefits that Basic...
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Interview w Actor-Director Eric Etebari, Creating a Performance Environment
SYS Episode 320This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Actor/Director Eric Etebari about his latest Action / Adventure movie Emerald Run (2020).Topics include how taking an acting class changed his life and how Directors can create...
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BPS 382: Screenwriting Side Hustles to Survive the Pandemic
Too many screenwriters' thinking is based on two months ago. They believe that the world will go back to exactly how it was before once this pandemic blows over. That might be true and I truly hope it does but hope alone will...
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IFH 384: From Adult Films to Directing Men in Black with Barry Sonnenfeld
I can’t tell you how excited I am for today’s episode. I had the pleasure to speak to the legendary director Barry Sonnenfeld. We discuss his idiosyncratic upbringing in New York City, his breaking into film as a...
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Interview with Returning Guest, Martin Gooch & His Latest Sci-Fi Feature
SYS Episode 316 Filmmaker Martin Gooch is back on Selling Your Screenplay Podcast for a third time! In this episode he talks about his latest Sci-Fi action movie Atomic Apocalypse. Other topics include, making movies in the United...
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Interview with Actor & Filmmaker, Steven Chase
Episode 317 Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Actor and Filmmaker Steven Chase. Topics include how Steven Chase wrote a script with his intention to star in it, and how he started making movies in Florida. His credits include...
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The ISA Is Here For You - A Reminder from Craig James
In these strange and difficult times, it's important to be reminded that you are not alone. The ISA is a community of writers and creatives who are all focused on one thing - to create. In spite of how the world is changed in...
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Wine Wednesday - Ep 77 - Planning Your Writing Year and Sticking To It
The title of this episode of Wine Wednesday says it all. It's one thing to make a plan, but what good is it if you don't stick to that plan? And we've found that most writers tend to have a plan of "Sell my screenplay this year"....
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Wine Wednesday - Ep 78 - Resources for Screenwriters w/ ISA's Scott Markus
There is a wealth of information out there for burgeoning screenwriters, but how do you filter through it all? What actually is at your fingertips for you to utilize, not only for educational purposes, but informational resources to...
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FSS Ep 7: Amelia Cotter & Chicago's Serpent Mound
Are you afraid of snakes? We would venture to guess your answer is "yes". Amelia Cotter, however, wants to help you reorganize your beliefs about our serpent friends, and she does so in our seventh episode of The Fantastic Story...
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Wine Wednesday - Ep 74 - Halloween Special with Veteran Writer, Jim Hart
Ghosts and ghouls! It's our Wine Wednesday Halloween special with the prolific, insightful, consummate storyteller, Jim Hart. Jim owns and operates the leading storyline software, The Hart Chart, which every writer should check out...
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Wine Wednesday - Ep 73 - How Actors Break Down Scripts
Ever wonder what it's like reading a script from an actor's perspective? It's not that different than how a writer SHOULD be reading a script...but more importantly, how a writer should be developing the script. In this 73rd episode...
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BPS 51: The Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar Alessandra
I’ve been trying to get today’s guest on the show for months. Pilar Alessandra is an author, podcaster, and script consultant. She’s the director of the popular writing program “On The Page,” author of “The Coffee Break...
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Wine Wednesday Ep 71 - Inside the Biz with Lee Jessup
The always amazing and informative Lee Jessup, screenwriting career coach and mentor, joins the Wine Wednesday team again...and the level of education is off the charts. Get your learning caps on as Lee, Max, and Felicity discuss...
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Wine Wednesday Ep 72 - The Importance of the Hook and Simple Ideas
Even if your idea may not be immediately "hook-y" like a Happy Death Day or 40 Year-Old Virgin, your idea can still be simplified so the industry understands what the middle of your story is at its core. It's all about marketing,...
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