BPS 431: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson
In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a...
7 Aug 202537min
BPS 430: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk
In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying acc...
31 Juli 202558min
BPS 429: The Unfiltered History of Film Distribution with AFM Co-Founder with Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan started his career working in the TV industry for Sir Lew Grade’s UK company, ITC. In 1978 he formed J&M Entertainment with a colleague, a distribution sales agent for independent films. ...
24 Juli 20251h 15min
BPS 428: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz
A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision transcend the void and reach the hearts and...
17 Juli 202532min
BPS 427: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill’s Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking
Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming eight-part...
10 Juli 202556min
BPS 426: Breaking the Rules: Crafting Powerful Films Without Hollywood Money with Shawn Whitney
Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today's soul-stirring conversation, we welcome Shawn Whitney, a filmmaker who f...
3 Juli 202551min
BPS 425: The Power of the Cut: Storytelling Secrets from Michael Trent
A film editor’s job is much like the work of a sculptor. You take a massive block of material—raw footage—and with a series of delicate, precise cuts, you shape it into something cohesive, something m...
26 Juni 202542min
BPS 424: From Short to Feature The Filmmaker’s Journey with Michael G. Kehoe
On today’s episode, we welcome Michael G. Kehoe, a filmmaker who turned a whisper of an idea into the resounding voice of a feature film. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, from an eight-year-old boy watchin...
19 Juni 20251h 15min
