In this episode of the SYS Podcast I talk with writer / director Chris Sparling about his new film, The Atticus Institute. We talk about how this film came to be and what inspired him to write it.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

The Atticus Institute trailer on YouTube

The Atticus Institute trailer on IMDb

Chris Sparling on Twitter

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In this episode of the podcast I interview the film making trio of Francois Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell, known as RKSS, about their new film Turbo Kid. Turbo Kid is premiering at Sundance and they took a few minutes away from the festival to talk with me about what inspired this movie and how it got made.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

Links mentioned in the show:

Turbo Kid on IMDb

Turbo Kid on Facebook

Turbo Kid on Twitter

Turbo Kid Sneak Peak on YouTube

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In this episode of the SYS Podcast I talk with screenwriter Jordan Imiola about some of his recent successes. He recently had two paid writing assignments, optioned a screenplay, and has been busy producing his own material. In the interview we talk about his process and how he's built his career.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

jordanimiola.com

Jordan Imiola on Twitter

Jordan Imiola on Facebook

Jordan Imiola's Web Series Romantically Hopeless

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In this episode of the SYS Podcast I talk with Nigerian filmmaker Jeta Amata about his new film, Black November, starring Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke. We talk specifically about how this film came to fruition as well as how Jeta worked his way up in the Nigerian film industry to become an international writer director. Jeta also gives some practical, actionable tips about people who want to be screenwriters but don't live near Hollywood.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

Jeta Amata on IMDb

Black November on IMDb

Jeta Amata on Twitter

Jeta Amata on Facebook

Jeta Amata on Instagram

http://www.jetaamataconcepts.com/

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In this episode of the podcast I talk with screenwriter, comic book writer, and teacher at NYFA, about Nunzio DeFilippis, about transmedia (click here for a definition of transmedia storytelling). Nunzio has some great actionable ideas about how screenwriters can effectively use transmedia no matter what level of experience they're at.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

http://weirdefilippis.com/

https://www.nyfa.edu

Nunzio on Twitter

Nunzio on Facebook

Nunzio on Tumblr

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In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast, I talk with Tawnya Bhattacharya about her career as a television writer. She got her start by being selected for a television writing fellowship. She talks about exactly how that process works, and how she was able to use that success to jump start her career as a television writer.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

Tawnya Bhattacharya on IMDb

Tawnya Bhattacharya on Twitter

scriptanatomy.com/

List of TV Fellowships on Script Anatomy

Script Anatomy on Twitter

Script Anatomy on Facebook

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In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with writer / director Greg Francis about his new film Poker Night. Greg worked hard for ten years to bring his film to production. In the interview we talk about the highs, the lows, and how he finally found the right producer to make Poker Night.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

Greg Francis on IMDb

Greg Francis on Twitter

Poker Night (Official Trailer)

Poker Night on IMDb

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In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with editor turned writer / director Saar Klein about his new feature film, After The Fall, starring Wes Bentley. Saar wrote the script and pushed hard to find the right producer for his project, eventually finding success. We talk about his career as an editor and how he made the transition to feature writer / director.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

Saar Klein on IMDb

After The Fall (Official Trailer)

After The Fall on IMDb

After The Fall on Facebook

SYS Query Letter Submission Service

SYS on Twitter

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In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay podcast I talk with writer / Director Matt Creed about his new independent film, Lily. Lily played at the Tribeca Film Festival and is a great example of a subtle, nuanced, art house film. If you're trying to write this sort of story, I highly recommend you check out the film and this podcast interview.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

Lily (Official Trailer)

Lily on IMDb

Purchase Lily on iTunes

Lily Official Website

Matt Creed on IMDb

http://mattcreed.com/

SYS on Twitter

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In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with ScreenCraft.org fellowship winner, TA Snyder. TA talks about how the ScreenCraft.org fellowship helped propel his career to the next level and land him a manager. We also talk about some of the other channels he used to market his screenplays.

The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog.

You can also read a transcript of this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

@captainhaystack

https://www.screencraft.org/fellowship/

SYS on Twitter

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Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"