IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor

IFH 824: The Screenwriting Secrets Every Indie Writer Needs to Know with Dan Benamor

Dan Benamor began his film career as an intern, quickly working his way up to head of development at a small production company. That experience gave him a deep understanding of story and the industry, shaping his perspective on what makes a screenplay stand out: confidence, strong character work, and purposeful storytelling. While he has tried directing, Dan discovered that his true passion lies in writing. He believes the hardest part of the process is in the planning and development stage, where theme, character arcs, and structure are carefully mapped out. Once the blueprint is clear, writing becomes the rewarding part — a process he mastered through developing dozens of scripts and watching them come to life on screen.

That skill set came full circle with Initiation, the indie horror-thriller he co-wrote with his cousin Oren, who directed the film. The story follows strangers forced into a deadly cult ritual, blending genre thrills with deeper meaning about inner strength and survival. Despite being a low-budget production, the film secured distribution through Gravitas Ventures and earned strong reviews, showing that ingenuity and disciplined storytelling can overcome resource limitations. Dan’s journey is proof that with persistence, craft, and a confident voice, independent filmmakers can create work that resonates with both audiences and industry professionals.

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IFH 725: Hidden Tools of Comedy for Screenwriters with Steve Kaplan

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IFH 724: What is Maximum Screenwriting with Jeff Schimmel

IFH 724: What is Maximum Screenwriting with Jeff Schimmel

Jeff Schimmel began his Writing/Producing career in the 1980s while attending law school in Los Angeles. When not studying for the bar exam, Jeff wrote and sold his original Cold War spy thriller, Arc...

7 Nov 20231h 5min

IFH 723: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Pilar Alessandra

IFH 723: The Essentials of Screenwriting with Pilar Alessandra

Pilar Alessandra is the director of the screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®, host of the popular On the Page Podcast and author of the top-selling book “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.”Pi...

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IFH 722: The Art of Television Showrunning with Steve DeKnight (Marvel's Daredevil, Spartacus)

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Showrunning is a mysterious art form to many so I wanted to bringing he someone who can shine a light on what it takes to be one. Today on the show we have powerhouse show runner, writer, director, pr...

24 Okt 20231h 58min

IFH 721: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris Soth

IFH 721: The Million Dollar Mini-Movie Screenwriting Method with Chris Soth

Chris Soth developed the “Mini-Movie Method” after years of success as a Hollywood screenwriter. Chris has multiple projects in development at major Hollywood studios. This master storyteller is also ...

17 Okt 20231h 40min

IFH 720: Psychology for Screenwriters with William Indick

IFH 720: Psychology for Screenwriters with William Indick

I’m taking a journey down the rabbit hole of screenwriting psychoanalysis with Professor William Indick, who is a psychology professor at William Paterson University in New Jersey, professor of psycho...

9 Okt 20231h 15min

IFH 719: Directing ACTION in the World of John Wick for Television with Albert Hughes

IFH 719: Directing ACTION in the World of John Wick for Television with Albert Hughes

In today's show we have a returning champion Albert Hughes. Albert is a well-known American filmmaker. He is one half of the Hughes Brothers, a filmmaking duo consisting of Albert and his twin brother...

3 Okt 20231h 20min

IFH 718: Licking My Wounds Writing The Mask of Zorro for Hollywood with Randall Jahnson

IFH 718: Licking My Wounds Writing The Mask of Zorro for Hollywood with Randall Jahnson

Randall Jahnson is a screenwriter known for his work on various films, including "The Mask of Zorro." He co-wrote the screenplay for "The Mask of Zorro" along with Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. The fi...

26 Sep 20232h 56min

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