Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast with Alex Ferrari
The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey.
Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Eric Roth (Dune, Forest Gump), Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead), Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Slacker) James V. Hart (Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, Aladdin), Jim Uhls ( Fight Club), Peter Rader (Waterworld), Diane Drake (What Women Want), Daniel Knauf (Carnival, Blacklist), Derek Kolstad (John Wick) and Pen Densham (Robin Hood, Backdraft) to name a few.
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Reviews
Joshm77
5 out of 5 stars
New to screenwriting. So glad I found this!
This has been a wealth of knowledge for me as a new screenwriter, and I’m trying incorporate everything I can. I started at the beginning, and I’m 44 episodes in after 2 weeks. It is a journey, and the all the guests, insider info, film, workshop, and book recommendations are there to guide me.
ChaunceyDos
2 out of 5 stars
There are commercials like every 5 minutes…
It would be 4 stars if not for the commercials. Best explanation would be he insists on paying all his guests and he does it by playing constant ads. If he gets people to come on for free but still has these many ads… not cool.
littlebird1983
5 out of 5 stars
So. Many. Ads.
I do love this podcast but lord have mercy the amount of commercials. Endless. More than any other podcast Ive ever listened too.
Mister Britt
3 out of 5 stars
Feels like a loop
I’m not sure if Alex just repeats himself a lot of if he repost content, but it feels repetitive. Still some great info but it feels like it’s the same as his other shows.
Randall Libero
5 out of 5 stars
#183 with RB Botto Wham Bam Thank You!
Alex - you are RB are a great comedy team in this episode and the whole talk about pitching, developing, packaging, and shopping a project to streaming platforms was seriously invaluable. You are THE best podcast on screenwriting and the biz that’s out there today hands down and hopefully all great aspiring writers and producers (like me) are listening! - RL
HyperinNY
5 out of 5 stars
Great info
I’m filmmaker who went through the rigors of writing, financing, producing, and trying to sell my film. I can honestly say the information on here is gold!
Jadey Elle
5 out of 5 stars
Every Screenwriter Should Be Required To Listen
Early on in this podcast, Alex put together a good quality show about the art and technique of screenwriting which was always worth a listen. However, in the past year it has transformed into the a masterclass on screenwriting and filmmaking. With several amazing guests who have made some famous films and TV Shows (Oliver Stone and Richard Linklater to name a few), this show teaches more about the craft than I could have ever learned about. I wish this podcast had been around years ago because the knowledge would have been so helpful. But it’s here now so take advantage and listen to every episode you can. There’s mounds of gold in each one.
jimhensoninla
5 out of 5 stars
A Screenwriter’s Best Friend
Alex has taken his amazing wit, energy, charm and obvious love for film from his wildly successful Indie Film Hustle podcast and transformed it into a love letter to screenwriters everywhere with this awesome podcast.
He loves to have fun with his guests and gets them to loosen up to give us the truth about the business, and treats everyone with courtesy and respect.
Two words that come to mind when I listen to the podcast episodes are passion and compassion.
Alex gets it. He knows how hard it is to get into the business and to keep going when life punches you in the face and gives the tough love if you think Hollywood is going to back up the truck to your front door and start unloading the bags of cash.
I learn something from every podcast and every college screenwriting program should make this part of their curriculum.
Thank you Alex for being a screenwriter’s best friend.
VertigoJoe
3 out of 5 stars
Love the guests, host got too repetitive
I absolutely loved the variety of guests that appeared on this podcast and they all had great insights into the behind-the-scenes world of the film industry. That said, the host got too repetitive always talking about his adoration for Tarantino and Marvel Studios. I stopped listening because it got to the point where I couldn’t stop noticing how often he’d cut off his guests just to say something about the MCU he’d already said a million times in other episodes. It’s like, dude, we get it… those movies exist. In actuality, the films have kind of crowded out riskier movies with similar budgets in the same genre. So it’s not even like his points were meaningful. Just repetitive and kind of rude to a great diverse set of guests. A good host responds, a great host listens.
BrownieSamson
3 out of 5 stars
Alex is great but...
Update 10/28/21 [Alex, you did it again. You talked over Kelly Edwards the entire podcast. Your listeners are coming here to learn from her. Why can’t you ask her simple questions and then just shut up and sit back and listen? We all know how you feel about Batman and Shawshank and Sopranos. Why do you bring the same subjects up to every guest? Let them talk…PLEASE. Thank you ]he needs to learn when to shut up. His wisdom and experience are invaluable but I unsubscribed because he often cuts off and talks over guests. I stopped back by to listen and sure enough, the episode with Greg Gertmanian, he cuts off Greg throughout, rambling on and on. I understand it’s his show, but there’s a balance. Alex never allows guests to flow. Maybe he’s not listening. Or maybe he’s too much in his own head, racing ahead to his next thought. Very often you will hear guests starting to make a point, only to be cut off by Alex, never to return to the point. Still, the podcast is a good resource.
shopvac zak
1 out of 5 stars
Keep searching
Alex shut up my man , let your guest finish their thoughts . I don’t think he’ll ever get the hint . how he gets such great guest I’ll never know . You can tell some of his guest are wondering how they ended up on this podcast . What a waste .
Schmagurty
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast! Lots of great info and insight!
I just started listening to this podcast and am thoroughly enjoying it! I do really enjoy the quality of guests and intriguing topics.
DarshStan
1 out of 5 stars
Host is the worst
Cool guests but the interviewer is utter trash. Has no idea what he’s talking about. Laughs at everything. Panders to every guest and adds absolutely nothing. Talks over them. Just a hack who never made it in Hollywood and for some reason has the ability to get guests. You also hear him breathing into the mic and it’s disgusting.
xxxBiGMike
5 out of 5 stars
Wow! Great information!
I listened to episode 120 and automatically knew this podcasts would be a fav! As a Director, Writer and Cinematographer for adult film studios, I’m always trying to break down scripts/stories into usable information. In one episode alone.... I realized important it is to capture “sight and sound” in a script and it’s helped me greatly! Keep ‘em coming! I’m ready to start from the beginning:)
jfarr151
5 out of 5 stars
W/ Paul Chitlik
A must listen to episode. New listener. Alex’s discussion with Paul was exceptional. Think of a semester class easily cut down this. Alex lets Paul share these smart lessons of experience to the new and not so new screenwriter. I listened and knew I wanted to go back and take some notes. This is time well spent.
Sarah loves to write
5 out of 5 stars
Energetic, Entertaining and Educational
Just listened to my first episode with Paul Chitlik. Great takeaways for rewrites. Also loved Alex’s tip on writing 3 screenplays and wait until you’re finished with the third before you start revising the first one. The key is you’ll be a better writer by that time. Well done. 👏
Beach Dog Writing
5 out of 5 stars
Bulletproof Screenwriting Review: Thank Alex When You Accept the Oscar
I’ve learned a tremendous amount of information about screenwriting from this podcast. It has helped me understand and avoid many pitfalls in writing and in the business. It is evident that Alex cares deeply about distributing quality work. When it came time for me to have a screenplay covered I chose Bulletproof Script Coverage because of this podcast. I’m thrilled with that part of Alex’s business as well.
Blorpal
2 out of 5 stars
Fix your audio
Keep your mouth close to your microphone
kaise4927
3 out of 5 stars
Sound quality issues
Really enjoyed the podcast but the sound kept dropping out especially when the host was talking.
Ddort
5 out of 5 stars
Lots of different POV
Diverse ways of considering what is important and how to understand it.
MO’O KING
1 out of 5 stars
yet another screenwriting podcast...
jumps the shark. Howsabout you talk writing, not politics. I don't need to be lectured by hypocritical libtards. Tell your guests to save it. I've lived and worked amongst these people, frauds. Sad really, there's potential here... moving on.
Dan_6_16
3 out of 5 stars
Meh
A bit self indulgent... and lackluster
Hingrydude
5 out of 5 stars
You’re awesome Alex Ferrari
Thanks for this great podcast. You even has on my former UCLA instructor Peter Russell! This podcast is a treasure. Hope to meet you in person someday.
Silverback Storyteller
5 out of 5 stars
The giving gift
IFH is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Real world truths in a friendly, educational, entertaining & inspiring package.
Alex comes from a sincere place of service to all who have the bug & live with the dream!
Career & life changing!
farthoy
3 out of 5 stars
Has Potential to be Great
IMHO: This podcast will be a 5 when the hosts learns that interviewing your guests is to ask pertinent questions and then stop talking and let them speak.
Bothered1289
5 out of 5 stars
Love
So much valuable information for anyone in the business or anyone looking to get into the business. Great advice from some heavy hitters in the industry, I’m so glad I found this pod.
Thayne01
5 out of 5 stars
Great Info!
Always there's great information!
Poodidit
3 out of 5 stars
Get rid of Sebastian Twardos.
I’m listening to podcast BPS #16. Alex and Matthew were great. Good questions. Good flow. Informative. THEN. Sebastian Twardos flubs in with dump adversarial questions that totally ruined the flow. Be sure to scan the show description to make sure he’s not co-hosting.
e6028r
5 out of 5 stars
Totally committed
Alex is totally committed to the screen writing community with this pod cast. The guests he has on the show are timely and relevant. Alex blends the funny side of the business with the nitty gritty, giving us a realistic view of the industry. The 'knowledge bombs' he and his guests drop each episode are so very helpful to those of us just starting in the screenwriting world. I learn something in each episode! I even started meditating! Keep up the great work Alex!
LiLiLemons86
5 out of 5 stars
My weekly Writing Bible
I really love when Alex tells you how it is. No BS!! If you want to make it in the film industry, then you have to hustle!! No one cares about your problems. Hustle or quit. The film Industry doesn’t care.
Thank you Alex for finding all these great guests. I’ve been learning so much from this pod. I listen to it at work, driving, while doing chores at home.
I’ve been in the military for 13 years now, and I still feel the call to write!! Thank you for all you do. Keep on hustling, sir!!
HJ Sage
5 out of 5 stars
So informative and inspiring!
Love hearing from the writers who have accomplished so much. I’m only on episode 9, but I already want to go back and listen to them all again. So rich.
Henna1987
5 out of 5 stars
How Bad Do You Want It?
This podcast is a shot worth for that episode alone! Thank you, Alex :) It’s what I needed to hear.
Matt Javit
5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT PODCAST
Really appreciate all of the insight you are providing on this podcast. As a complete outsider to the industry, this podcast has given me a chance to understand it more clearly and take notes that might help me break in. Your guests give valuable insight and you do a very good job in pulling out critical information.
Fandole44
5 out of 5 stars
Great pod!
Alex does a great and sincere job of getting great interviews with great professionals that help people get the best out of their craft. My only beef is that this guy is such a Tarantino stan, I almost hate hearing his name now. Of course, he’s a great contemporary auteur director that’s birthed in writing (so I get the connection), but I’ll be damned if you’re not going to hear a tangent about Pulp Fiction every other ep.
To Alex: The five stars is legit, and please don’t stop nerding out over movies and the people that make them, just ease up on the Tarantino worship (when possible). :-)
GregWillybiro
5 out of 5 stars
Incredible!
Thanks so much for bringing us soooo much value!!! Just discovered it and its honestly GOLD for anybody trying to learn best practices in screenwriting , keep it up! :)
Mapy_
5 out of 5 stars
All the info you need
ALEX has packed this podcast with so much great information. I’m currently re-listening to every episode- it’s that good!
Mister Bill 8675309
5 out of 5 stars
Drive Time is Podcast Time
I loved the snapshot of the television market. Good stuff.
carolyncrantz
4 out of 5 stars
Great screenwriting podcast
I love the film courage YouTube series, and had been looking for a podcast version of those interviews for a while. This is the best I’ve come across so far! Really good interviewees with great advice.
Cstroman1
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast with good info.
Knowledge Bombs, Shawshank Redemption and lots of people writing screenplays in every Starbucks in L.A. Alex interviews a good variety of people in the filmmaking industry about topics that any aspiring screenwriter should become knowledgable with. Aside from episode 11 (shut up and let the guy talk! Not Alex's fault.) each episode allows the person being interviewed to share their experience and knowledge. Highly recommended!
Filmmaker76
5 out of 5 stars
Don’t miss this screenwriting and filmmaking podcast!
Alex Ferrari is not only providing his listeners a service but an education in filmmaking by interviewing expert filmmakers. He goes one better by talking about his own failures and successes as an independent filmmaker. With so many technological and methodological advances happening every six months, this podcast informs students and professional filmmakers about new changes in the industry. Don’t miss it, subscribe to Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast and the Indie Film Hustle Podcast! @mariojnovoa
Nolanstrat7
2 out of 5 stars
Great new podcast
Thanks Alex for putting more on your plate! As a beginner screenwriter I’ve been listening to IFH podcasts because your interaction with the guests is entertaining and informative. But this BPS podcast is blowing me away. So much to learn! Keep up the good work!
