BPS 141: Selling Palm Springs for $17.5 Million at Sundance with Max Barbakow

BPS 141: Selling Palm Springs for $17.5 Million at Sundance with Max Barbakow

I believe that most indie filmmakers have a dream of making a feature film, getting accepted to the Sundance Film Festival, and that film would be fought over in a massive bidding war that generates millions of dollars for the filmmakers. I’ve called this dream the lottery ticket mentally. I always say that someone wins the lottery every week somewhere.

Well, today’s guest is that lottery ticket winner. Today on the show we have director Max Barbakow, the filmmaker behind the largest sale at Sundance in history. His film Palm Springs sold for a record-breaking $17.5 million and .69¢. Those last cents are what broke the record.

The film stars Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons and was acquired by NEON and Hulu at the festival.

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

I’ve always wanted to know what it was like to be a fly on the wall during a bidding war at Sundance. In today’s episode, I take you through the improbable journey of this first-time feature filmmaker and his adventures of getting his film Palms Springs from the page to the Sundance record books.

You can watch Palm Springs on Hulu.

Enjoy my conversation with Max Barbakow.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Jaksot(563)

BPS 026: IFHTV - The World's 1st Streaming Service for Screenwriters & Filmmakers

BPS 026: IFHTV - The World's 1st Streaming Service for Screenwriters & Filmmakers

The wait is over! This is what I've been working on for months. May I introduce you to IFHTV (Indie Film Hustle TV), the world's first streaming service dedicated to filmmakers, screenwriters, creativ...

3 Loka 201816min

BPS 025: Writing Screenplays that Actually Sell with Lucy V. Hay

BPS 025: Writing Screenplays that Actually Sell with Lucy V. Hay

Today on the show we have Lucy V. Hay from Bang2Write. Lucy is an author and script editor, living in Devon with her husband, three children, and six cats. Lucy is the associate producer of Brit Thril...

27 Syys 20181h 6min

BPS 024: Screenwriting Confidential - Inside the Dark World of the Script Reader with Deepthroat

BPS 024: Screenwriting Confidential - Inside the Dark World of the Script Reader with Deepthroat

Have you ever really wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes at Hollywood's major production companies and studios? How do new screenplays get read, approved and pass on by the script reader? Wh...

12 Syys 20181h 29min

BPS 023: The Nutshell Technique - Cracking the Secret of Successful Screenwriting with Jill Chamberlain

BPS 023: The Nutshell Technique - Cracking the Secret of Successful Screenwriting with Jill Chamberlain

Today on the show we have author/veteran script consultant Jill Chamberlain who's book The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting has taken the screenwriting world by storm. ...

30 Elo 201847min

BPS 022: Lessons From the Screenplay with Michael Turner (CROSSOVER EVENT)

BPS 022: Lessons From the Screenplay with Michael Turner (CROSSOVER EVENT)

Today episode is a CROSSOVER between the IFH Podcast and the Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast. I do this every 6-8 weeks when I find a guest that would be great on both podcasts. On this episode, we hav...

16 Elo 201847min

BPS 021: How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti

BPS 021: How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti

Today on the show we have Hollywood Story/Career Consultant and former Studio Executive Jen Grisanti. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, ...

1 Elo 20181h 3min

BPS 020: The Six Stages of Character Development with Michael Hauge

BPS 020: The Six Stages of Character Development with Michael Hauge

This week we have a returning guest, screenwriting guru Michael Hauge. On this episode, he discussed The Six Stages of Character Development. A very eye-opening episode. These videos on screenplay str...

18 Heinä 201821min

BPS 019: How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott Myers

BPS 019: How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott Myers

For screenwriters, navigating the shark-infested waters of the Hollywood system can be a daunting task. You never know what the producer or studio is looking for. How do you pitch your story properly?...

4 Heinä 20181h 26min

Suosittua kategoriassa Koulutus

rss-murhan-anatomia
psykopodiaa-podcast
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
adhd-podi
rss-narsisti
rss-rahamania
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
psykologia
rss-liian-kuuma-peruna
rss-valo-minussa-2
rahapuhetta
kesken
jari-sarasvuo-podcast
ihminen-tavattavissa-tommy-hellsten-instituutti
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-turun-yliopisto
uskonnon-pitka-oppimaara
rss-niinku-asia-on
aamukahvilla
rss-tietoinen-yhteys-podcast-2