Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast

Today's guest cracked open a door to a part of the industry I had no idea about, television. Matthew Doyle is a television lit agent at the Verve Talent and Literary Agency.
He's an up and comer in the industry and definitely a hustler. My co-hostSebastian Twardosand I wanted to get an "in the trenches" perceptive on the television market and Matthew delivered.He tells a great story on how he got promoted to an agent with a prank by the partners at Verve.Here's a bit onMatthew Doyle:
Doyle joined in January as Verve’s first off-desk TV lit coordinator. He implemented a new system for information flow and tracking, redesigned current grids, and helped lead Verve to its most successful staffing season ever, with 80% of clients staffed on broadcast and cable shows. He has been an aggressive recruiter, interviewing and training new employees.
Worked with up-and-coming clients such as Arkasha Stevenson and Kirk Sullivan on the television side, and has played an important role in signing clients staffedon upcoming series such as “Pitch” and “Riverdale.” Challenges of the job? “Recognizing that everyone is the protagonist of their own story, and treating them accordingly,” Doyle says. - FromVariety - 10 Assistants to Watch 2016
All of these Sundance Series episodes are co-produced bySebastian TwardoszfromCircus Road FilmsandMedia Circus.
Enjoy our conversation with Matthew Doyle.
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Today's guest cracked open a door to a part of the industry I had no idea about, television. Matthew Doyle is a television lit agent at the Verve Talent and Literary Agency.
He's an up and comer in the industry and definitely a hustler. My co-hostSebastian Twardosand I wanted to get an "in the trenches" perceptive on the television market and Matthew delivered.He tells a great story on how he got promoted to an agent with a prank by the partners at Verve.Here's a bit onMatthew Doyle:
Doyle joined in January as Verve’s first off-desk TV lit coordinator. He implemented a new system for information flow and tracking, redesigned current grids, and helped lead Verve to its most successful staffing season ever, with 80% of clients staffed on broadcast and cable shows. He has been an aggressive recruiter, interviewing and training new employees.
Worked with up-and-coming clients such as Arkasha Stevenson and Kirk Sullivan on the television side, and has played an important role in signing clients staffedon upcoming series such as “Pitch” and “Riverdale.” Challenges of the job? “Recognizing that everyone is the protagonist of their own story, and treating them accordingly,” Doyle says. - FromVariety - 10 Assistants to Watch 2016
All of these Sundance Series episodes are co-produced bySebastian TwardoszfromCircus Road FilmsandMedia Circus.
Enjoy our conversation with Matthew Doyle.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a screenplay fast? I know I do. This is why I invited on the showaward-winning producer/director, best-selling author, film festival organizer and public speaker, Jeff Bollow.
He is the author ofWriting FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed.Jeff Bollow began as an actor at age 12 in his native Los Angeles (credits includeDon't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Deadand TV'sColumbo) before working nearly every job in production, from camera to sound to lighting — and including jobs in development, post-production, and distribution.
Jeffhas worked on feature films, TV series, commercials, music videos, radio, and corporate productions for companies such as Universal, Castle Rock, Propaganda Films, DNA and the Oxygen Network.
After migrating to New Zealand, where he directed television for TV3 and co-founded theBig Mountain Short Film Festival, he moved to Australia, where he launched Embryo Films. Through his company, Jeff has reviewed over 20,000 project submissions and has edited, assessed and/or mentored over 350 projects. He has script doctored in Singapore, Australia, NZ and the US; and has conducted over 80 live weekend workshops to over 1200 writers in 9 cities in 5 countries, with a unanimous "recommend" approval rating.
His students have been optioned, produced and won (and placed) in competitions worldwide. He designed FAST Screenplay in 2004 and began officially building it in November 2009. It was finally completed in July 2016, nearly 7 years later. Alongside it, he created the FASTscreenplayYouTube Channel, which now includes over 30 detailed and insightful free videos to encourage writers and screenwriters around the world.
In May 2015, Jeff Bollow delivered his firstTEDTalk,"Expand Your Imagination... Exponentially" (see video below)at TEDxDocklands in Melbourne, Australia, to prepare for the next phase of the larger plan. Jeff's aim is to build an independent film studio that inspires creativity worldwide, to help prepare humanity for the dramatic changes our future holds. When he's not busy helping writers with FAST Screenplay, he is working on a new book, developing a television series, and planning two feature film projects. Enjoy!
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a screenplay fast? I know I do. This is why I invited on the showaward-winning producer/director, best-selling author, film festival organizer and public speaker, Jeff Bollow.
He is the author ofWriting FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed.Jeff Bollow began as an actor at age 12 in his native Los Angeles (credits includeDon't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Deadand TV'sColumbo) before working nearly every job in production, from camera to sound to lighting — and including jobs in development, post-production, and distribution.
Jeffhas worked on feature films, TV series, commercials, music videos, radio, and corporate productions for companies such as Universal, Castle Rock, Propaganda Films, DNA and the Oxygen Network.
After migrating to New Zealand, where he directed television for TV3 and co-founded theBig Mountain Short Film Festival, he moved to Australia, where he launched Embryo Films. Through his company, Jeff has reviewed over 20,000 project submissions and has edited, assessed and/or mentored over 350 projects. He has script doctored in Singapore, Australia, NZ and the US; and has conducted over 80 live weekend workshops to over 1200 writers in 9 cities in 5 countries, with a unanimous "recommend" approval rating.
His students have been optioned, produced and won (and placed) in competitions worldwide. He designed FAST Screenplay in 2004 and began officially building it in November 2009. It was finally completed in July 2016, nearly 7 years later. Alongside it, he created the FASTscreenplayYouTube Channel, which now includes over 30 detailed and insightful free videos to encourage writers and screenwriters around the world.
In May 2015, Jeff Bollow delivered his firstTEDTalk,"Expand Your Imagination... Exponentially" (see video below)at TEDxDocklands in Melbourne, Australia, to prepare for the next phase of the larger plan. Jeff's aim is to build an independent film studio that inspires creativity worldwide, to help prepare humanity for the dramatic changes our future holds. When he's not busy helping writers with FAST Screenplay, he is working on a new book, developing a television series, and planning two feature film projects. Enjoy!

Why would you want to 'Save the Cat'?If you are a screenwriter or aspiring one you should have heard by now of Blake Snyder's game-changing screenwriting book.
In his 20-year career as a film producer and screenwriter, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writingBlank Check, which became a hit for Disney, andNuclear Familyfor Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales. Named “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters,” Blake sold his lastscreenplay in 2009.
His book,Save the Cat!®The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need, was published in May 2005, and is now in its 24thprinting. When I read this book it really had an impact on my storytelling and screenwriting.
Thankful Blake was not done and apparently it wasnot quite the last book on screenwriting you’ll ever need, as the eagerly awaited sequel,Save the Cat!®Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told, was published in October, 2007— shooting to #1 in the Screenwriting and Screenplay categories on Amazon.com. Blake’s third book,Save the Cat!®Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Ofwas published in November 2009.
Blake’s method has become the “secret weapon” of many development executives, managers, and producers for its precise, easy, and honest appraisal of what it takes to write and develop stories that resonate.Save the Cat!®The Last Story Structure Software You’ll Ever Needhas codified this method.Blake passed unexpectedly in 2009 but the Save the Cat community carries on Blake's work.
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Blake's main pupilsJose Silerio. Jose is carrying the torch of Blake's work and travels around the world well...saving the cat.
Enjoy my informative interview withJose Silerio.

Why would you want to 'Save the Cat'?If you are a screenwriter or aspiring one you should have heard by now of Blake Snyder's game-changing screenwriting book.
In his 20-year career as a film producer and screenwriter, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writingBlank Check, which became a hit for Disney, andNuclear Familyfor Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales. Named “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters,” Blake sold his lastscreenplay in 2009.
His book,Save the Cat!®The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need, was published in May 2005, and is now in its 24thprinting. When I read this book it really had an impact on my storytelling and screenwriting.
Thankful Blake was not done and apparently it wasnot quite the last book on screenwriting you’ll ever need, as the eagerly awaited sequel,Save the Cat!®Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told, was published in October, 2007— shooting to #1 in the Screenwriting and Screenplay categories on Amazon.com. Blake’s third book,Save the Cat!®Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Ofwas published in November 2009.
Blake’s method has become the “secret weapon” of many development executives, managers, and producers for its precise, easy, and honest appraisal of what it takes to write and develop stories that resonate.Save the Cat!®The Last Story Structure Software You’ll Ever Needhas codified this method.Blake passed unexpectedly in 2009 but the Save the Cat community carries on Blake's work.
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Blake's main pupilsJose Silerio. Jose is carrying the torch of Blake's work and travels around the world well...saving the cat.
Enjoy my informative interview withJose Silerio.
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If you have seen Star Wars then you know Joseph Campbell's work. If you ever have seen The Lion King then you have seen one of Campbell's best student's, Chris Vogler, work.
Chris Vogler wrote the game-changing bookThe Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers.I read this book over 20 years ago and it changed the way I look at story. Chris studied the work and principles of the late masterJoseph Campbell. His bookThe Hero with a Thousand Faceswas the bases for Star Warsas well as almost every other Hollywood feature film in the past 60 years.
WhatChris Vogler did so well is that he translated Campbell's work and applied it to movies. The Writer's Journeyexplores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style that's made it required reading for movie executives, screenwriters, playwrights, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world. He has influenced the screenplays of movies fromTHE LION KINGtoFIGHT CLUBtoBLACK SWANtoNOAH.
"I teach sometimes, and always say that Chris Vogler is the first book that everyone's got to read."--Darren Aronofsky, Oscar-nominated Screenwriter/Director, Noah, Black Swan, The Wrestler
Pretty high praisefrom one of the best filmmakers working today. In this episode, I ask Chris to break down a bunch of concepts of the Hero's Journey, why it resonates with people around the world and what makes an amazing hero and villain.
Enjoy my conversation withChris Vogler.
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If you have seen Star Wars then you know Joseph Campbell's work. If you ever have seen The Lion King then you have seen one of Campbell's best student's, Chris Vogler, work.
Chris Vogler wrote the game-changing bookThe Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers.I read this book over 20 years ago and it changed the way I look at story. Chris studied the work and principles of the late masterJoseph Campbell. His bookThe Hero with a Thousand Faceswas the bases for Star Warsas well as almost every other Hollywood feature film in the past 60 years.
WhatChris Vogler did so well is that he translated Campbell's work and applied it to movies. The Writer's Journeyexplores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style that's made it required reading for movie executives, screenwriters, playwrights, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world. He has influenced the screenplays of movies fromTHE LION KINGtoFIGHT CLUBtoBLACK SWANtoNOAH.
"I teach sometimes, and always say that Chris Vogler is the first book that everyone's got to read."--Darren Aronofsky, Oscar-nominated Screenwriter/Director, Noah, Black Swan, The Wrestler
Pretty high praisefrom one of the best filmmakers working today. In this episode, I ask Chris to break down a bunch of concepts of the Hero's Journey, why it resonates with people around the world and what makes an amazing hero and villain.
Enjoy my conversation withChris Vogler.

Today we have a special crossover event between The Indie Film Hustle Podcast and The Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Since I'm the host of both podcasts I thought it would be fun and educational to do these kinds of episodes every once in a while. Today's guest is best selling author K.M. Weiland, the author of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development.
K.M. Weiland lives in make-believe worlds, talks to imaginary friends, and survives primarily on chocolate truffles and espresso. She is the IPPY, NIEA, and Lyra Award-winning and internationally published author of the acclaimedwriting guides Outlining Your Novel,Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs,as well asJane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic,the historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming,the portalfantasyDreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, andthe western A Man Called Outlaw.When she’s not making things up, she’s busy mentoring other authors on her award-winning website Helping Writers Become Authors.
We dig in deep on plot, story structure and of coursecharacter arcs.Enjoy my conversation withK.M. Weiland.
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Today we have a special crossover event between The Indie Film Hustle Podcast and The Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Since I'm the host of both podcasts I thought it would be fun and educational to do these kinds of episodes every once in a while. Today's guest is best selling author K.M. Weiland, the author of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development.
K.M. Weiland lives in make-believe worlds, talks to imaginary friends, and survives primarily on chocolate truffles and espresso. She is the IPPY, NIEA, and Lyra Award-winning and internationally published author of the acclaimedwriting guides Outlining Your Novel,Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs,as well asJane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic,the historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming,the portalfantasyDreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, andthe western A Man Called Outlaw.When she’s not making things up, she’s busy mentoring other authors on her award-winning website Helping Writers Become Authors.
We dig in deep on plot, story structure and of coursecharacter arcs.Enjoy my conversation withK.M. Weiland.