Posts by Alex Ferrari
BPS 126: The Art of Writing the $9000 Micro-Budget Indie Film with Edward Burns
The Art of Writing the $9000 Micro-Budget Indie Film with Edward Burns Today’s guest is a writer, director, producer, actor, and indie filmmaking legend, Edward Burns. Many of you might have heard of the Sundance Film Festival-winning film called The Brothers McMullen, his iconic first film that tells the story of three Irish Catholic brothers from Long…
Read MoreIntroducing My New Weekly Podcast with Guest Musical Icon Moby
Introducing My New Weekly Podcast with Guest Musical Icon Moby I’ve been working on a new podcast for sometime now. Introduction Next Level Soul. The podcast that asks the big questions about living, evolving and thriving in the world today. The show attempts to answer those questions by having candid and inspiring conversations with thought leaders…
Read MoreBPS 125: The Art of Story, Dialog, and Character with Robert McKee
The Art of Story, Dialog, and Character with Robert McKee Our guest today is the well-regarded screenwriting lecturer, story consultant, and eminent author, Robert McKee. Reputable for his globally-renowned ‘Story Seminars’ that cover the principles and styles of storytelling. McKee’s work has shaped the way Hollywood movies have been written for years. Particularly, Story: Substance,…
Read MoreBPS 124: Screenwriting Rules You Need to Learn Then Break with Julian Hoxter
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. Screenwriting Rules You Need to Learn Then Break with Julian Hoxter You should all know this by now. I love bringing on different perspectives on the craft because you never know what might click for someone. At…
Read MoreBPS 123: Billy Crystal – The Art of Comedy Screenwriting
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. Billy Crystal: The Art of Comedy Screenwriting There are performers that impact your life without you even knowing it and today’s guest fits that bill. On the show, we have comedic genius, multi-award-winning actor, writer, producer, director,…
Read MoreEric Roth: Screenplays Download
Eric Roth: Screenplays Download Eric Roth is one of the most sought-after and successful screenwriters in Hollywood today. His multiple awards winning screenplays are amongst some of the all-time exceptional films written and recognized by the American Film Institute. He’s well-known for writing or producing films like Forrest Gump, A Star is Born, The Curious…
Read MoreBPS 122: Oscar® Winner Eric Roth: From Forrest Gump to Dune – Adventures in Hollywood Screenwriting
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. Oscar® Winner Eric Roth: From Forrest Gump to Dune – Adventures in Hollywood Screenwriting This week, I sat down with one of the most legendary and successful screenwriters/producers in Hollywood, Oscar® Winner Eric Roth. Over a 50+ years…
Read MoreBPS 121: Save the Cat! Writing for Netflix & Television with Jamie Nash
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. Save the Cat! Writing for Netflix & Television with Jamie Nash This week, I invited author, writer, and director, Jamie Nash on the show to discuss his ‘Save The Cats Writes for TV’ formula in his new…
Read MoreBPS 120: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Richard Walter
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. The Essentials of Screenwriting with Richard Walter Our guest today, is expert storytelling educator, author, and UCLA professor, Richard Walter— bestselling author of Essentials of Screenwriting: The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing. He recently…
Read MoreBPS 119: Screenwriting Inside the Studio System – Marvel to Spielberg with Joe Cornish
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. Screenwriting Inside the Studio System – Marvel to Spielberg with Joe Cornish Have you ever wondered what it is like screenwriting inside the Marvel and Studio machine? Wonder no further, today we have screenwriter and director Joe…
Read MoreBPS 118: From Short Film Script to Spielberg with Sacha Gervasi
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. From Short Film Script to Spielberg with Sacha Gervasi Being a podcaster now for over 600 episodes I’ve heard all sorts of stories on how people make it in the film business. From Sundance darlings to blind…
Read MoreBPS 117: How to Be a Screenwriter in Hollywood with Marshall Herskovitz
Please Note: Once you press play it will take a few seconds for the episode to start playing. How to Be a Screenwriter in Hollywood with Marshall Herskovitz Our guest today is producer, director and screenwriter Marshall Herskovitz. Many of his production projects have been in partnership with his long-time filmmaking collaborator, Edward Zwick whose films,…
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