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The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast

Ashley Scott Meyerswww.sellingyourscreenplay.com
The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast helps serious screenwriters sell their screenplays. We offer practical advice about how to market your script and get it into the hands of agents, managers, producers, and directors who can get your screenplay produced.
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Episodes

SYS Podcast Episode 385: With Writer/Author Erik Bork

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Writer/Author Erik Bork. Returning guest, Erik Bork talks about his Non-Fiction writing guide book The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction. Topics also include how they feel about writing courses and contest. Do up and coming screenwriters need these resources? Erik […]

Jun 21, 202124 min

SYS Podcast Episode 384: With Filmmaker Greg A. Sager

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Greg A. Sager. Greg A. Sager is the Writer/Director of the Mystery-Horror Movie Open Your Eyes (2021). They talk about making Open Your Eyes and how to write a screenplay to be made on a low budget. Sager’s other credits include Gray Matter and Kingdom Come. The […]

Jun 14, 202126 min

SYS Podcast Episode 383: With Director Ted Campbell

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Director Ted Campbell. He talks about how he got his start as an Assistant Director for many movies, which led to Directing features such as Killer Profile (AKA Friend Request) for Marvista Entertainment. They mention how Ted Campbell connected with the writer of Killer Profile, Richard Pierce through […]

Jun 07, 202147 min

SYS Podcast Episode 382: With Screenwriter Simon Barrett

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with prominent screenwriter Simon Barrett. In our frank interview, Simon Barrett talks about Seance (2021), a Horror movie he wrote and directed and about his experience working with agents. Simon Barrett is the writer of many films, such as You’re Next, Blair Witch (2016), VHS and The Guest. The […]

May 31, 202148 min

SYS Podcast Episode 381 With Writer/Director Nathaniel Nuon

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Writer/Director Nathaniel Nuon. Our guest, Nathaniel Nuon is the Director/Co-Writer of a Horror-Thriller The Voices (2020) starring Jordan Ladd. They talk about that feature and if you need to move to L.A. to have a filmmaking career. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), […]

May 24, 202130 min

SYS Podcast Episode 380: With Writer/Director Kerry Mondragon

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Kerry Mondragon. Topics include being the Writer/Director of the Adventure/Thriller Tyger Tyger (2021) which stars Dylan Sprouse and while writing a screenplay, the importance of Location, Location, Location. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or […]

May 17, 202132 min

SYS Podcast Episode 379: With Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with screenwriters Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly. They are the screenwriting team behind Golden Arm (2020), a female buddy Comedy about two competitors in the Ladies’ Arm Wrestling Championship. Ann Marie Allison and Jenna Milly co-wrote Golden Arm, which has a cast including Mary Holland, Betsy Sodaro and […]

May 10, 202123 min

SYS Podcast Episode 378: With Writer Richard Pierce

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Writer Richard Pierce. They talk about how Richard Pierce was the winner of the SYS’s Six-Figure Screenplay Contest (2020). From that, his script Killer Profile (AKA – Friend Request) was produced by Marvista Entertainment. His credits also include the action movie Sector 4: Extraction. Other topics include writing […]

May 03, 202137 min

SYS Podcast Episode 377: With Writer/Producer Shaked Berenson

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Shaked Berenson. They talk about Dolphin Island (2021), a Family/Drama movie Shaked is the Writer and Producer of. Shaked Berenson has produced many movies, including Turbo Kid and Slaxx. Other topics include what his writing process is. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), […]

Apr 26, 202144 min

SYS Podcast Episode 376: With Screenwriter G.O. Parsons

This Week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with G.O. Parsons. They talk about Willy’s Wonderland (2021), a Horror/Action movie G.O Parsons wrote and it stars Nicolas Cage. Other topics include how he got started after moving to Los Angeles. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry […]

Apr 19, 202136 min

SYS Podcast Episode 375: With Jamison M. LoCascio and Adam Ambrosio

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with returning guests Jamison M. LoCascio and Adam Ambrosio. As a filmmaking team, Jamison M. LoCascio is the Director/Co-Writer and Adam Ambrosio is the Co-Writer of features such as Sunset (2018) and Know Fear (2021). They talk about the Horror movie Know Fear starring Amy Carlson and how they […]

Apr 12, 202137 min

SYS Podcast Episode 374: With Writer-Director Ben Hozie

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Ben Hozie. His latest movie is PVT Chat, a Drama which stars Julia Fox (Uncut Gems) and Peter Vack. Ben Hozie is the Writer-Director of PVT Chat. They talk about that feature and how he also works as a musician in the band Bodega. The podcast is […]

Apr 05, 202126 min

SYS Podcast Episode 373: With Writer/Director Jacob Johnston

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Jacob Johnston. They talk about Dreamcatcher (2021), A Horror movie that Jacob Johnston is the Writer/Director of. Topics also include how Jacob Johnston worked in the art department on some of the biggest Marvel movies, he is a Visual Development Producer of Ant-Man, Guardians Of The Galaxy […]

Mar 29, 202124 min

SYS Podcast Episode 372: With Writer/Director Hicham Hajji

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Hicham Hajji. They talk about Redemption Day (2021), an Action Thriller Hicham Hajji is the Writer/Director/Producer of. The movie stars Andy Garcia and Serinda Swan. Other topics include the need to start with a great script and how they were able to cast Andy Garcia. The podcast […]

Mar 22, 202126 min

SYS Podcast Episode 371: With Filmmaker John Swab

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker John Swab. They talk about Body Brokers (2021), the Crime Drama which John Swab is the Writer/Director of and stars Frank Grillo. Other topics include how they got the money to produce the movie and how writers should find their own opportunities to make things happen. The […]

Mar 15, 202124 min

SYS Podcast Episode 370: With Writer/Director Steven Kostanski

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Canadian Filmmaker Steven Kostanski. He is the Writer/Director of movies such as the unique Horror feature Psycho Goreman (2020) and The Void (2016). They talk about Psycho Goreman and also how he got his start working in Special Effects makeup. His note worthy credits in practical effects include […]

Mar 08, 202136 min

SYS Podcast Episode 369: With Author-Screenwriter Susie Moloney

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Author and Screenwriter Susie Moloney. She is the Author of many novels including The Thirteen and A Dry Spell. They talk about Bright Hill Road (2020), a Horror movie she is the screenwriter of which stars Siobhan Williams. Another topic includes how she went from a Novelist to […]

Mar 01, 202131 min

SYS Podcast Episode 368: With Writer-Producer Bob McCullough

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with the prolific Writer-Producer of TV and movies, Bob McCullough. Just some of Bob McCullough’s credits include, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Falcon Crest and Soldier Of Fortune, Inc. starring Dennis Rodman. They talk about some of those television credits, how he broke in with an entry level job […]

Feb 22, 202146 min

SYS Podcast Episode 367: With Filmmaker Eli Daughdrill

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Eli Daughdrill. Eli Daughdrill is the Writer/Director of the Drama feature Faith (2019). That movie stars Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Flight) and Iddo Goldberg (Snowpiercer – TV, Westworld – TV). They talk about the movie Faith and the difference between writers being personally invested in their […]

Feb 15, 202138 min

SYS Podcast Episode 366 With Book Author Paula Sheridan

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Paula Sheridan. She is an Author of books including the novel The Grotto’s Secret and is one of the founders of The Page Turner Awards. They talk about that contest for Authors and she gives great advice on how to promote your books and earn new readers. Other […]

Feb 08, 202143 min

SYS Podcast Episode 365 With Bob Tzudiker Writer of Tarzan, Anastasia and Newsies

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with screenwriter Bob Tzudiker. His high level credits include writing Disney classics such as Tarzan (1999), Anastasia (1997) and Newsies (1992). Bob Tzudiker’s scripts have generated billions at the box office. He talks about all this and how he started as an actor. Bob Tzudiker is also a Professor […]

Feb 01, 202140 min

SYS Podcast Episode 364: With Filmmaker/Commercial Director John Suits

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker John Suits. He is back for his third appearance on the podcast. John Suits talks about directing his latest Action/Sci-Fi movie Breach (2020). Other topics include how Directing Breach, which stars Bruce Willis and Rachel Nichols led to him making a Die Hard themed battery commercial featuring […]

Jan 25, 202123 min

SYS Podcast Episode 363: With Filmmaker Liam O’Donnell

In this clip Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Liam O’Donnell. They talk about many topics including his Sci-Fi/Thriller Trilogy Skyline. Liam O’Donnell wrote Skyline (2010) and is the Writer/Director of Beyond Skyline (2017) and Skylines (2020) which stars Lindsey Morgan and Rhona Mitra. Other topics include the decision to make a trilogy and how […]

Jan 18, 202122 min

SYS Podcast Episode 362: With Thomas Dever From Coverfly

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Thomas Dever, who is Head Of Writer Success at Coverfly. Coverfly is a script listing service and database which connects Screenwriters to many industry opportunities like contests and fellowships. Thomas Dever goes into detail about how writers can best market themselves to producers, agents and other decision makers. […]

Jan 11, 202141 min

SYS Podcast Episode 361: With Writer/Director Shawn Linden

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Shawn Linden. They talk about Hunter Hunter (2020), the Horror/Thriller movie Shawn Linden wrote and directed which stars Devon Sawa and Camille Sullivan. Topics also include his prior feature Nobody (2007) and how he got an agent. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android […]

Jan 04, 202122 min

SYS Podcast Episode 360: With Filmmaker Tara Johnson-Medinger

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker and Producer Tara Johnson-Medinger. They talk about her debut feature as a writer/director, the Drama My Summer As A Goth (2018). Tara Johnson-Medinger Co-wrote this script along with Brandon Lee Roberts. Other topics include how Tara got her start working for a TV station and how her […]

Dec 21, 20201 hr 4 min

SYS Podcast Episode 359: With Writer/Director Zeina Durra

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Zeina Durra. She is the principled Writer/Director of Luxor (2020), a Drama/Romance which stars Andrea Riseborough, known from Mandy (2018) and Birdman (2014) and Michael Landes. Zeina Durra also talks about staying true to yourself as a writer/artist and comparing looking to get an indie film produced […]

Dec 14, 202029 min

SYS Podcast Episode 358: With Writer/Director Sean C. Stephens

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Sean C. Stephens. They talk about his high concept Science Fiction movie Expulsion (2020). Sean Co-Wrote and Co-Directed Expulsion along with Aaron Jackson. Topics also include using state tax incentives to produce your indie movie and where Sean C. Stephens gets his inspiration from. The podcast is […]

Dec 07, 202036 min

SYS Podcast Episode 357: With Writer/Director David Freyne

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Irish born filmmaker David Freyne. They talk about his new LGBQ Comedy Dating Amber (2020) and how he produced work through the Ireland film grant. David Freyne is also the Writer/Director of the Horror movie The Cured (2017), which stars Ellen Page and Sam Keeley. He talks about […]

Nov 30, 202027 min

SYS Podcast Episode 356: With Filmmaker Tyler Taormina

This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Writer/Director Tyler Taormina. Topics include Ham on Rye (2019), a movie he Directed and Co-wrote and advice for young filmmakers starting out right out of college. John Hughes being an inspiration for his life and career is also discussed. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for […]

Nov 23, 202033 min
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