Podcasts about inktip

Friend of the podcast Sam Irvin, Director for over four decades of film spanning numerous genres returns talk more about his star-studded career behind and in front of the camera. It's always a pleasure to sit down with someone as classy and well put together as Sam Irvin. We hope you enjoy the conversation. We'll also take a moment to announce our continuing partnership with our friends at InkTip! InkTip is the #1 community for filmmakers looking for quality scripts and screenwriters looking to sell said scripts. We'll have more to announce including our next promotion with InkTip soon.

In this episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with David Smallwood, the 2024 Script Summit Best Feature Screenplay winner, to discuss his award-winning script Sad Blue Dan. David reveals the origins of this elevated horror piece—rooted in a vivid, decades-old dream—and shares how he refined it into a contemporary Native American story that seamlessly blends slow-burn psychological tension with genuine cultural authenticity. Together, they delve into the intricacies of creating elevated horror, the subtlety of maintaining tension without overexposure, and the importance of diverse representation in genre storytelling. David also provides insights into working with Coverfly, InkTip, and WriterDuet, illustrating how these platforms and tools have bolstered his career momentum since his big win.Key Topics Covered:Behind Sad Blue Dan:Origin and evolution of the story, from a vivid dream to a fully realized screenplayBalancing psychological horror, slow-burn tension, and minimal jump scaresPortraying contemporary Native American characters with authenticity and depthElevated Horror & Representation:What “elevated horror” means in terms of tone, pacing, and storytelling approachStrategies for preserving mystery and suspense without revealing too much too soonChallenging audience preconceptions through culturally nuanced narrativesLeveraging Industry Resources:Utilizing Script Summit's win as a professional calling cardBuilding industry connections through platforms like Coverfly and InkTipEnhancing collaboration and workflow using WriterDuet's versatile screenwriting softwareLooking Ahead:Positioning Sad Blue Dan as a portfolio piece and gateway to future opportunitiesContinual learning, adapting, and expanding into new genresMaintaining enthusiasm and a growth mindset to stand out in a competitive marketAbout the Guest:David Smallwood is an emerging screenwriter celebrated for his distinct voice and cultural insight. His award-winning screenplay, Sad Blue Dan, captures both the personal and the mythic while bringing fresh perspectives to the horror genre. With multiple finalist placements in prestigious competitions, David's work is making waves and opening doors in the industry.About the Host:Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a professional screenwriter, best-selling author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter, and host of The Successful Screenwriter. With his films featured on major networks and popular streaming platforms, Geoffrey brings a wealth of firsthand industry knowledge to every interview. He's dedicated to demystifying the screenwriting process, mentoring emerging talent, and connecting audiences with the tools and insights needed to thrive in the world of film and television.Sponsors & Resources Mentioned:WriterDuet: Innovative, collaborative software that streamlines the writing process.InkTip: A resource for connecting screenwriters with producers and decision-makers actively seeking new scripts.Coverfly: A powerhouse platform providing contests, feedback, and networking opportunities to help advance emerging screenwriting careers.Script Summit: A reputable festival and contest designed to discover new voices, accelerate careers, and provide tangible industry connections.Connect with David Smallwood:Website: DavidSmallwood.netInstagram: @ADSmallwoodListen & Subscribe:Don't miss future conversations with talented writers and industry experts on The Successful Screenwriter. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform and stay inspired, informed, and ready to take your writing to the next level.#ElevatedHorror #SadBlueDan #DavidSmallwood #ScriptSummitWinner #BestFeatureScreenplay #NativeAmericanRepresentation #PsychologicalHorror #SlowBurnSuspense #ContemporaryHorrorFilm #ScreenwritingAdvice #CulturalAuthenticityInFilm #IndieFilmmaking #Coverfly #InkTip #WriterDuet #TheSuccessfulScreenwriterPodcast #GeoffreyDCalhoun #HorrorScreenplays #ScreenwritingTools #BreakingIntoTheIndustry

We welcome onto the show Adam MacDonald, Writer and Director of Pyewacket a tense and unnerving horror film starring Laurie Holden and Nicole Muñoz. The film involves a manipulative and shape-shifting witch that comes to Nicole Muñoz's beckoning with horrifying results. We poke and prod Adam for details about Laurie Holden's starring role as well as the effective use of practical effects and welcome minimal use of any CGI. This episode of the Grim and Bloody Podcast is sponsored by InkTip. InkTip is the number one place to go for selling your screenplay. Now InkTip offers their brand new feature, the Pitch Kit, to writers. Whether you're writing your logline, synopsis or query letter, InkTip's Pitch Kit provides you with all the templates you need to elevate your pitching and improve your ability to hook a producer. Visit InkTip.com and start your InkTip Pro membership today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

Logline - A Lizzie Borden Story: A series of supernatural events reveal a dark truth behind a tormented teenager.Geoffrey is joined by the incredibly knowledgeable staff at InkTip Chris Cookson and Thomas Blakely. They break down and analyze this paranormal psychological thriller inspired by the mythology of axe murderer, Lizzie Borden. They also discuss how this script was optioned through the writer's contacts on InkTip which led to major film starring such talent as Odessa A'zion, Lizze Broadway, Leslie Bibb, and Dermot Mulrooney.InkTip is a sponsor of our Screenwriting Contest, Script Summit. Exclusively available on CoverFly. https://writers.coverfly.com/competitions/view/scriptsummitJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4506618/advertisement

Morgan Freeman may be pushing 85 years of age, but his acting career is not slowing down one bit. He has two films slated for 2023 and the The Ritual Killer was the first one released. Also starring Cole Hauser (2 Fast 2 Furious, Pitch Black) Bob Bowersox's The Ritual Killer is a crime thriller inspired by David Finchers Se7en, also starring Morgan Freeman. We get to sit down with Bob Bowersox and talk about his feelings about certain changes made to The Ritual Killer as it progressed from a script on Inktip to the big screen. For any would-be filmmakers, those starting out or those who have completed a script and are curious what really happens when you initially strike gold and land an offer -- take heed of Bob Bowsersox's advice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

Welcome back horror fans! We have a unique episode today. Normally we do not interview companies, but we felt Inktip is a special source for screenwriters and producers to come together to build something amazing, and we've enjoyed our partnership with them immensely. Kevin Nickelson and Anthony DeRouen are joined by Thomas Blakely (Social media Coordinator) and Chris Cookson (Head of Writing and Marketing Department) for this in-depth look at InkTip. The goal of inktip is to be the place where writer's and producers go for everything they need. What you need to succeed in this industry, crafting the perfect logline, crafting a catchy synopsis, crafting the query letter are all focuses of emphasis. Thomas and Chris talk about ScriptShare which is a way for writer's can generate a link that they can send in their query letter or pitch to producers to a page on InkTip where you can see script, synopsis and logline. Free to all InkTip users. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

Logline: A desperate writer signs up for a fully A.I.-operated retreat to cure her writer's block, but when an unforeseen software glitch occurs, she gets trapped inside her unit with an unstable android and no communication with the outside world.The screenwriter Stephen Herman's script was optioned on InkTip by a producer in London, even though he is from New York!Geoffrey speaks with Chris Cookson from InkTip as they break down this psychological thriller to discover what makes this script so good and appealing to a producer, and how it got made.You can find InkTip at https://www.inktip.com/index.phpJoin our community for exclusive content at www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.comThe Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

Episode 404 This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Matt Patterson, a Writer/Director/Producer. Topics include how he found the script of Apartment 413 through the Inktip website, then produced and directed that movie. That indie Thriller stars Brea Grant (Dexter, Heroes - TV Series), a former guest of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast.

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Matt Patterson, a Writer/Director/Producer. Topics include how he found the script of Apartment 413 through the Inktip website, then produced and directed that movie. That indie Thriller stars Brea Grant (Dexter, Heroes – TV Series), a former guest of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast. The podcast is available […]

Geoffrey interviews Chris Cookson, the head writer from InkTip. She explains the best ways to capitalize on their platform to help producers discover your script. Check out InkTip at https://www.inktip.comVisit www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for all your screenwriting needs.

Screenwriters who would like to get their screenplays in front of producers, this episode is for you. Today I talk with Intip founder Jerrol Lebaron about his service which links producers with scripts. This is a wonderful link for filmmakers to really pay attention to. Inktip, along with The Blacklist, are setting a trend that is likely to grow in the coming years. Producers desperate to find good screenplays and Inktip makes the process easier. A number of producers I have spoken with have also mentioned using inktip to mine the latest undiscovered screenwriters.For more information on Inktip, go to Inktip.comProud Member of the IFH Podcast Network!For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts:

Ashley Scott Meyers is a screenwriter and host of the Selling Your Screenplay podcast.After graduating from college Ashley moved from his childhood home in Annapolis, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as a screenwriter. During his first three years in Los Angeles, Meyers wrote or co-wrote eight feature length screenplays, earned his first few dollars as a screenwriter, and saw two of his original screenplays get produced.Meyers sold Dish Dogs to 7.23 Productions. Dish Dogs was co-written with long time friend and writing partner, Nathan Ives. It's a semi-fictitious account of their travels across the country working as dish washers ("dish dogs") in various restaurants. Dish Dogs stars Sean Astin, Mattew Lillard, Brian Dennehy, Shannon Elizabeth, Maitland Ward, and Richard Moll.Independent producer / director Douglas DeMarco produced Meyers' screenplay Reunion which eventually found distribution in some art house theaters around the world.During his initial years in Los Angeles, Meyers returned to school and earned a Masters degree in Mass Communications, with a screenwriting emphasis, at Cal State, Northridge (CSUN). Over the next few years Meyers continued to option and sell many screenplays. Some of the highlights include Rushlight, a film noir script Meyers wrote while at CSUN was produced and stars Josh Henderson, Beau Bridges, Aidan Quinn, and Haley Webb. Meyers was hired to write a martial arts action screenplay by Big Boss Creative entitled, Ninja Apocalypse. It stars Ernie Reyes Jr, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Christian Oliver. Man Overboard, also co-written with Nathan Ives, was sold to and produced by Treasure Entertainment. It's a broad comedy anchored in the world of boat sales. It won the Los Angeles Film & Script Festival. Meyers co-wrote a feature comedy script, Turkey Day, with Mark Brown (Barbershop) that was optioned to Evergreen Pictures, LLC (based at Universal).His directorial debut, The Pinch, is out now.When a low level mobster is nearly rubbed out by the boss, he decides to take the bonus he was promised by force, so he kidnaps the boss and demands a hefty ransom. Pre Show Notes--  Shop at your favorites sites AND Support the Podcast! — VistaPrint – Need business cards? Posters?http://reward.vistaprint.com/go.axd?ref=F1MPED — Shop on Amazon with my link — Shop on Ebay with my link — Acorns – Invest with your Spare Change – Earn $5 and an Oak Tree planted when you sign uphttps://www.acorns.com/invite/EFEXW8 — Fiverr – Looking to hire someone short term? Each gig starts at $5.http://www.fiverr.com/s2/721fafa5f8 — Podbean – Starting your own podcast?podbean.com/TheDaveBullisPodcast  - Stan Lee Writing Masterclass Show Notes-- [00:03:03] - Show starts-- [00:04:29] - Writing the Script-- [00:07:46] - Finding Locations-- [00:12:22] - Finding time to write-- [00:15:29] - Project Management Triangle-- [00:18:23] - What do Producers Look For?-- [00:28:56] - Experience putting the Pinch on The Black List-- [00:31:34] - Experience putting the Pinch on Inktip-- [00:35:07] - What if my screenplay doesn't do well in a competition?-- [00:38:18] - Scripts that make better movies than scripts-- [00:42:08] - Crowdfunding-- [00:59:48] - Filming the Pinch-- [01:06:28] - Biggest Challenge-- [01:08:34] - Distribution-- [01:11:03] - Buying The Pinch online and a free 3 hour making of webinarContactAshley Scott Meyers— Official Site— Selling Your Screenplay-- The Pinch on Amazon-- IMDBDave Bullis— Official Site— Youtube— Twitter— Instagram— Facebook— Stage 32— LetterboxdSupport the Podcast1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Shop on Amazon with my link4. Shop on Ebay with my link5. Use my Blackbox Affiliate linkSubscribe to the Podcast— Podbean — iTunes — Stitcher

Mike Bierman is an attorney turned 45x award winning screenwriter, and the founder of the popular Facebook group, Screenwriters Who Can Actually Write.Pre Show Notes-- Why Hollywood as We Know It Is Already Over - an article by Vanity Fair about the future of Hollywood-- This episode brought to you by Slash Cards - The Horror Movie Trivia Card Game Show Notes(please use the links provided as they help the podcast out when you buy through them. Thank you.)The Three Screenwriting Books Mike recommends:-- The Screenwriters Bible by David Trottier-- 21st Century Screenplay - Linda Arson-- Your Cut To is Showing by T.J. Alex Best Picture Nominees-- Hell or High Water-- Fences-- Arrival  Screenwriting Resources-- Screenwriting U - Named "#1 Choice for Screenwriting Classes" by InkTip.com, and listed #1 in "Top 9 Screenwriting Courses" on the Net by Script Magazine.-- Scott Myers - Screenwriter (K-9, Alaska, Trojan War); Assistant Professor DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts; GoIntoTheStory, screenwriting blog of the Black List.-- Screenwriting Master Class - Screenwriting Classes from Scott Myers and Tom Benedek-- Go Into The Story - Premier online learning resource with Tom Benedek and Scott Myers Misc-- Gadsby - A novel written without using the letter "E" ContactMike Bierman-- Facebook-- Screenwriters Who Can Actually Write Facebook Group Dave Bullis— Official Site— Youtube— Twitter— Instagram— Facebook  Support the Podcast1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Buy on Amazon.com using my affiliate link Subscribe to the Podcast— Podbean — iTunes — Stitcher— Google Play Podcasts

Screenwriter Paul Zeidman shares his experience finding a manager through the Blacklist, attending pitchfests, and other ways to get discovered as a screenwriter.

David Silverman is a screenwriter and a tv writer, producer and a licensed therapist. He also works as a script consultant. He suggests selling your stuff first and then seek representation. We discussed the difference between agents and managers and how for new writers a manager can help you develop your career. He also suggested a few resources for getting your screenplays seen and sold: Blacklist: https://blcklst.com/, InkTip: https://www.inktip.com/, Scripts Shark: http://www.scriptblaster.com/, Scriptblaster: http://www.scriptblaster.com/. David also noted that writing a blog is a good way to get connected in the industry. He is also an advocate of networking with new directors or actors that are looking for work to get your scripts made. Common mistakes writer make is writing something that is really off the wall. David suggests writing something that is different but not too different. Also a bad to work on the same script for years. If you want to make your own work that can be a great option for beginners. David recommend looking at the movie Tangerine by the Duplass Brothers. They made it for $1,000 on the weekend with their friends that got picked up for $300,000 and won many awards as well. David also suggests getting hired as a story analyst or a reader if you are interested in developing your skills as a writer and connections in the industry. Writing assistant or a personal assistant to a producer is also a great way to get started in the industry as a writer. If you want more information on David Silverman, you can find him on Hollywoodscriptwriting.com. Laura also attended both Book Expo America in Chicago and The Great American Pitchfest in Burbank. She will be featuring interviews with those she connected with at each event in upcoming podcasts. If you want more information on Laura Powers, you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net. You can also find updates on the podcast by following the Write Hot Podcast on Facebook.

Living By Design Radio is back! After successfully launching our TV Show, we are now back on the radio with a powerful guest that will transform your life.After a life-changing near-death experience, Derek Rydall dropped off the scene and meditated for several years – finally emerging to become a licensed integrative therapist. He went on to train top executives in Fortune 500 companies (such as American Express, Disney, Carrier, Hartford Insurance, and CBS) in relationship-building and deeper communication, coach thousands of artists and entertainment professionals on how to create more enlightened entertainment, and has worked with a diverse array of people around the planet, helping them to live a more passionate, purposeful life.As an author, Derek has written two books, the Amazon best-sellers “I Could’ve Written a Better Movie than that!” (Michael Wiese, March 2006) and “There’s No Business Like Soul Business: A Spiritual Path to Enlightened Screenwriting, Filmmaking, and Performing Arts” (Michael Wiese, Feb. 2007), as well as articles for online and offline magazines such as Spirituality & Health, The Writers Store, Inktip, Pen & Quill, Script, and more. As a professional screenwriter, he has sold or been hired to develop over 20 feature film screenplays and a dozen hours of TV (with studios such as Fox, Universal, Sony, MPCA, UA, Disney, Miramax, and indy producers). As an actor, Derek has starred in several films and TV shows.

Living By Design Radio is back! After successfully launching our TV Show, we are now back on the radio with a powerful guest that will transform your life.After a life-changing near-death experience, Derek Rydall dropped off the scene and meditated for several years – finally emerging to become a licensed integrative therapist. He went on to train top executives in Fortune 500 companies (such as American Express, Disney, Carrier, Hartford Insurance, and CBS) in relationship-building and deeper communication, coach thousands of artists and entertainment professionals on how to create more enlightened entertainment, and has worked with a diverse array of people around the planet, helping them to live a more passionate, purposeful life.As an author, Derek has written two books, the Amazon best-sellers “I Could’ve Written a Better Movie than that!” (Michael Wiese, March 2006) and “There’s No Business Like Soul Business: A Spiritual Path to Enlightened Screenwriting, Filmmaking, and Performing Arts” (Michael Wiese, Feb. 2007), as well as articles for online and offline magazines such as Spirituality & Health, The Writers Store, Inktip, Pen & Quill, Script, and more. As a professional screenwriter, he has sold or been hired to develop over 20 feature film screenplays and a dozen hours of TV (with studios such as Fox, Universal, Sony, MPCA, UA, Disney, Miramax, and indy producers). As an actor, Derek has starred in several films and TV shows.

Michael D’Ambrosio is from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and has been writing fiction since 2000. He regularly appears at science-fiction, fantasy and horror conventions around the country. He has been a keynote speaker at the Library of Congress. In addition to novels, Michael also has written several screenplays for his books and other projects, which are currently on the market. His main project, Space Frontiers is expected to be a long series while a sequel to Night Creeps and other projects remain a possibility. We will be talking to Michael about the pros and cons of adapting his own books to screenplays and the hurdles he has had to jump to get noticed. He has just returned from the Inktip’s Pitch Summit in Burbank, California. We will talk about what he had to do to get there and what his expectations of the future is for screenplay writing. Look for updated information on his website at www.fracturedtime.com.