BPS 002: How to Write a Screenplay with Fight Club Screenwriter Jim Uhls

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First Rule of Jim Uhls, YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT Jim Uhls!

Well, I have a MAJOR treat for the tribe this week. I have no other than Jim Uhls, the master screenwriter behind David Fincher’s “Fight Club”, one of the greatest films in my generation, in my humble option.

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When Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club was making the rounds in Hollywood, it was a tough sell to be adapted for the screen. But then Brad Pitt got involved; add David Fincher and Ed Norton, throw Jim Uhlsinto the mix and you’ve got a modern classic.

Jim’s screenwriting credits include of course the modern classic “Fight Club” the feature-film “Jumper” the NBC television film “Semper Fi” and the SyFy miniseries “Spin“.

In this remarkable discussion, Jim Uhls breaks the first rule of Fight Club: He talks about it, working with David Fincher, why he hates outlines and why you should interview your characters. Step inside the mind of the man who figured out how to conquer Hollywood as he lays down knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb in this eye-opening interview.

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Towards the end of the interview, Jim gives easily the GREATEST ADVICE ON HOW TO BECOME A WORKING SCREENWRITER I EVER HEARD! This podcast is not to be missed.

Learn How To Write A Screenplay with Jim Uhls

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Jim will also share essential insights on developing a career in screenwriting. You’ll learn:

The differences between writing for television and features
Who to work with: agents vs managers vs lawyers
How to obtain and manage projects of various sizes and contexts

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