Hollywood Gatekeepers

By Carolyn Carpenter, Doug Shaner

What's Hollywood Gatekeepers about?

Hollywood Gatekeepers trains expert readers for the film industry! What does it take to become a reader? What makes a good script great? How does a script get to the screen? Nowadays, working from home and working in Hollywood are one and the same! Let's talk about it!

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Hollywood Gatekeepers episodes:

06.13.2022
35. Clubhouse Replay What is a Reader
Do you write screenplays? Do you want to get your script to the screen? What happens to your screenplay once it gets into the hands of a producer that can make your dream a reality? It goes into the hands...
12.31.2021
34 Bouncing Forward
We are back after a hiatus! Explore how bouncing forward is the way to go! And dive into all of our new, free trainings at: HollywoodGatekeepers.com/FreeMasterClass HollywoodGatekeepers.com/Story Facebook.com/Groups/HollywoodGatekeepers Also look for Hollywood Gatekeepers on Instagram, YouTube and Clubhouse! Let's get...
05.29.2020
How to Be Criticized
Criticism. Ug. Let’s talk about it. Yes. Today let’s thicken our skin and take a deep dive into How To Be Criticized. www.HollywoodGatekeepers.net/freelook
05.22.2020
Friction Free Focus
Are you stuck? Are you playing the role you were meant to play in this life? What is preventing you from getting what you want? Let’s take a look at “friction-free-focus” to discover a way to find the hidden gems...
05.16.2020
Interview with Sage Kosiorek, Austin Film Festival
A glimpse behind the scenes of the Screenreaders Insider Track and our interview with Sage Kosiorek, the Director of Scripts competitions for the Austin Film Festival as he shares information about the writing competition and reading process for the Austin...
05.12.2020
LESSONS FROM A LAUNCH
At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we train people to become expert readers that serve as champions for writers and a support system for producers. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of how we launch our business and share the...
04.17.2020
BETTER. THE INTERVIEW
Better. The return of Filmmaker Shaun Rylee with Producer/Actors Dylan Stretchbery and Paul Michael Bair Check out these movers and shakers as they take their careers into their own hands by not only acting but also producing their film! Shaun...
04.07.2020
The Model: For Life & Screenplays
THE MODEL: FOR LIFE & SCREENPLAYS FOR LIFE & SCREENPLAYS Carolyn J Carpenter, Douglas Shaner Hollywood Gatekeepers At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we have realized that coaching is an important part of the writing and filmmaking process. Check out what we mean!...
03.08.2020
Taking a Leap
Join us as we dive into Leap Year! Let's talk about characters who leap, and why we love them so much. While we're at it, let's consider how we might leap into our own lives! Leap into life by experiencing...
02.22.2020
Systems and Cents
In preparation for our Mastering Your Money free MasterClass, let's dive in and talks about Systems & Cents! EPISODE 26 - Systems and Cents! Join us as we take the next step in our 2020 Vision Planning by preparing...
01.20.2020
New Year New Year
Join us as we celebrate the New Year by diving into to explore the new you in you. You will learn that you have two secret weapons that can guide you into creating whatever you desire for the coming year!...
12.28.2019
Tackling Your B.S.
A new DECADE is right around the corner! Join us as we create the best New Year ever! Building on the "Designing the Decade of Your Dreams" episode (No. 18), and Episode "2020 Vision" episode (No. 23), today...
12.22.2019
2020 VIsion
A new DECADE is right around the corner! Join us as we create the best New Year ever! Building on the "Designing the Decade of Your Dreams" episode (No. 18), we explore your 2020 Vision. Next week we...
12.16.2019
Interview with Filmmakers Monica Lawson & Mary-Lyn Chambers
Join us behind the Scenes with filmmakers, Monica Lawson and Mary-Lyn Chambers as they discuss their film, PLURAL OF BLOOD. They also discuss Mary-Lyn's films' DEBRIS and TIJUANA. Follow along as they share the most important things an independent producer...
12.07.2019
Interview with Filmmakers Shaun Rylee and Juliana Angelina
Join us behind the Scenes with filmmaker, Shaun Rylee & Producer, Juliana Angelina as they discuss their upcoming film, BETTER. They also share the most important things an independent producer should know before starting a film. Enjoy this interview, Social...
11.27.2019
Lessons From a Turkey
What happens when a script is...well...a turkey. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, let's dive in for a full course lesson... from a turkey. Find out more about Hollywood Gatekeepers Finished Mastermind by texting FINISHEDMASTERMIND to 44222 or CLICKING HERE ...
11.22.2019
Interview with Producer Jessica Mathews
In today’s episode, prolific producer, Jessica Mathews tells us about her upcoming film, UNDER. You won’t want to miss this episode as we also explore the top five things you need to do when producing an independent film. Find out...
11.16.2019
Designing The Decade of Your Dreams
2020 is right around the corner. It's not only a new year but a new decade! Join us as we give you tools to design the decade of your dreams! Download today's handout at: https://hollywoodgatekeepers.net/HollywoodDIY If you're interested in learning...
11.09.2019
Hollywood Screenreaders @ the Austin Film Festival
Meet four Hollywood Screenreaders as they share their adventures during their recent trip to the Austin Film Festival! Meet four Hollywood Screenreaders as they share their adventures during their recent trip to the Austin Film Festival! Meet Joy Schoeph, Paula...
11.01.2019
The Elements of Horror
What makes a good horror film? Let's dive into the sub-genres of horror films by exploring the elements that drive the genre, the place that horror films hold in the film industry and the ways in which horror films shape...
10.26.2019
The Power of Coaching with Rick Mulready
See why coaching is the secret sauce to taking things to the next level. Join us behind the scenes with our coach, online expert Rick Mulready as he shares how coaching has changed his life and how it can change...
10.19.2019
When Good People Write Bad Screenplays
As readers, we pride ourselves on writing coverage that doesn't disparage writers. We love writers and want to give them the best shot possible. Sometimes, that can cause a lot of anxiety when a screenplay has problems. So we thought...
10.12.2019
Writing Mindset
95% of success happens above the shoulders. Getting a hold of our mindset as readers, helping writers with their mindset and being aware of the mindsets of the characters within our screenplays will be the thing that catapults to success....
10.04.2019
Interview with Producer, Jay Holben
Today, we dive into the world of a producer with an incredible interview with Mr. Jay Holben. Jay discusses his career as a producer and director. He is incredibly generous and he reveals a very clear view of how he...
09.27.2019
Why Do Producers Need Readers
When you are a reader, you often work with producers. We talk a lot about the fact that readers should be providing a support system for producers. So let’s get a little granular to discuss why a producer needs a...
09.21.2019
Lessons with Alvaro Berrios
Every tenth episode, we plan to share lessons that we have recently learned. To celebrate our tenth episode, our special guest is Mr. Alvaro Berrios and he is a Facebook expert. Join us to see how understanding Facebook is absolutely...
09.14.2019
"I Want to Quit My Day Job"
Do you want to quit your job to be a full-time artist? Are you frustrated with your current position? Today, we cover how to go about getting rid of the dreaded "day" job. We have a tool that may surprise...
09.06.2019
"What if I Hate Everything?"
At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we ask our audience to give us their questions. Today, we will dive in to answer one of our favorite questions, "What if I hate everything?" This is a question that speaks to the day in the...
08.31.2019
Vision Boards for Writers
What does it take to write a screenplay? Vision. How can you cultivate vision? Today, we will share a tool that can really help you during the dark days of facing the blank page and guide you toward creating the...
08.24.2019
Tackling Obstacles & Overwhelm
Today, we are speaking about readers as entrepreneurs. We believe artists are entrepreneurs. It is show BUSINESS, after all. Consequentially, we want to provide as many resources as possible to help readers thrive as entrepreneurs. We also have a handout...
08.17.2019
The Importance of Supporting Producers
At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we talk about the reading process by breaking it down into three categories. Readers are: 1. Champions for Writers; 2. A Support System for Producers; and 3. Entrepreneurs. Today, we are going to focus on the Producer...
08.09.2019
Interview with Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Filmmaker Michelle Schumacher and D.P. Pete Villani after a screening of I'M NOT HERE.
At Hollywood Gatekeepers we talk about the reading process by breaking it down into three categories. Readers are: 1. Champions for Writers; 2. A Support System for Producers; and 3. Entrepreneurs. Today, we have a special treat. Carolyn J. Carpenter...
08.09.2019
Readers are Champions for Writers
At Hollywood Gatekeepers we talk about the reading process by breaking it down into three categories. Readers are: 1. Champions for Writers; 2. A Support System for Producers; and 3. Entrepreneurs. Today, we will take a deep dive into how...
08.01.2019
Interview with Oscar winner Paul Haggis
Join us as we interview the only writer to win back to back Oscars for CRASH and MILLION DOLLAR BABY! Today we have a special treat as Carolyn interviews the only writer to receive 2 screenplays for writing IN A...
08.01.2019
What is a Reader?
Now that we've introduced ourselves, we want to dive into the job of a reader. Today, we will cover the day in the life of a reader as we tackle a reader's main focus: coverage. What is coverage? Coverage is...
08.01.2019
000 Welcome to Hollywood Gatekeepers
Welcome to the Hollywood Gatekeepers podcast! Start here to learn how we will be talking about readers in the film industry! We are very excited to bring the job of being a reader to the forefront! Our first...

What's Hollywood Gatekeepers about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Hollywood Gatekeepers episodes:

35. Clubhouse Replay What is a Reader

34 Bouncing Forward

How to Be Criticized

Friction Free Focus

Interview with Sage Kosiorek, Austin Film Festival

LESSONS FROM A LAUNCH

BETTER. THE INTERVIEW

The Model: For Life & Screenplays

Taking a Leap

Systems and Cents

New Year New Year

Tackling Your B.S.

2020 VIsion

Interview with Filmmakers Monica Lawson & Mary-Lyn Chambers

Interview with Filmmakers Shaun Rylee and Juliana Angelina

Lessons From a Turkey

Interview with Producer Jessica Mathews

Designing The Decade of Your Dreams

Hollywood Screenreaders @ the Austin Film Festival

The Elements of Horror

The Power of Coaching with Rick Mulready

When Good People Write Bad Screenplays

Writing Mindset

Interview with Producer, Jay Holben

Why Do Producers Need Readers

Lessons with Alvaro Berrios

"I Want to Quit My Day Job"

"What if I Hate Everything?"

Vision Boards for Writers

Tackling Obstacles & Overwhelm

The Importance of Supporting Producers

Interview with Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Filmmaker Michelle Schumacher and D.P. Pete Villani after a screening of I'M NOT HERE.

Readers are Champions for Writers

Interview with Oscar winner Paul Haggis

What is a Reader?

000 Welcome to Hollywood Gatekeepers