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Real talk. No gatekeeping. Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast, where screenwriters Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Lee Lussier have honest conversations about writing, filmmaking, and navigating the industry. From developing and rewriting your screenplay to getting your work made, Geoffrey and Kristy break down the craft, business, frustrations, and realities of building a career in film. They also take the conversation live on Instagram, answering screenwriting questions from listeners and diving into questions pulled directly from the comments. Along the way, they share lessons from their own experiences and talk openly about what’s actually happening in the industry. About the Show Screenwriting is about more than formatting a script or following a formula. It’s about learning the craft, finding your voice, surviving the rewrite, understanding the business, and figuring out how to keep moving forward. Each episode tackles the questions and challenges writers actually face, from story, character, dialogue, and rewriting to pitching, representation, production, and breaking into the industry. Your Hosts Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a produced screenwriter, filmmaker, screenwriting instructor, and bestselling author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter. His work spans feature films, television, streaming, and independent production. He brings firsthand experience from both sides of the page: writing scripts and getting them made. Kristy Lee Lussier brings a filmmaker’s perspective to the conversation, challenging ideas, asking the questions writers want answered, and joining Geoffrey for candid discussions about storytelling, filmmaking, and the realities of working in the industry. What You'll Find Screenwriting Q&A: Real questions from writers with practical, straightforward answers. Writing & Rewriting: Story, structure, character, dialogue, theme, rewriting, and making the script on the page actually work. Breaking In & Building a Career: Representation, pitching, networking, getting read, getting produced, and creating opportunities. Filmmaking & Production : What happens when a screenplay leaves the page and becomes a film. State of the Industry: Candid conversations about what’s happening in film and what it means for working screenwriters. Connect with Us: Subscribe to the podcast on Spreaker for regular updates. Join us on Instagram @screenwriterpod for our livestream episodes. Visit our official website, thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com, for additional resources such as: Screenwriting Gigs, Screenplay Library, Seminars, and other exclusive content. Real talk. No gatekeeping. Just screenwriters helping screenwriters.
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Signup to Generate a PitchReal talk. No gatekeeping. Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast, where screenwriters Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Lee Lussier have honest conversations about writing, filmmaking, and navigating the industry. From developing and rewriting your screenplay to getting your work made, Geoffrey and Kristy break down the craft, business, frustrations, and realities of building a career in film.
Recent episodes include "Ep 317 - I infiltrated Screenwriting Reddit. Here's What Happened" (6 September 2026, 23 minutes), "EP 316, Screenwriters, Stop Writing Dialogue Like This" (17 August 2026, 21 minutes), and "EP 315 - The Secrets to Indie Film Success, George Ansara on Building Vault Studio" (19 July 2026, 21 minutes).
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 258 episodes.
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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier explore what happened when Geoffrey entered Screenwriting Reddit to offer writers free advice without promoting himself or selling anything. His posts quickly reached...
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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier break down why some movies fail despite strong marketing, using Supergirl as a case study to explore how theme, character, and...
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Hollywood is in the middle of a major shift, and many writers may not realize how quickly the rules are changing. In this episode, Geoffrey and Kristy explore the success of creator-driven projects like Backrooms, the...
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In this episode, Geoffrey and Kristy lighten things up after a heavy week and dive into what’s happening in movies right now. From walking out of Super Mario Bros 2 to breaking down why fan service is starting to...
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Listener discretion is advised. Episode contains discussion of mental health and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline...
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Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh return from a short hiatus with exciting news: they’re officially launching their new vertical series. In this episode, they discuss what it’s like to move from talking about...
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In Episode 308, Geoffrey D. Calhoun and co-host Kristy Leigh Lussier dig into one of the biggest shifts happening in film right now: the rise of YouTubers as box office draws. Using Iron Lung as a case study, they...
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In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by co-host Kristy Leigh to unpack what Five Nights at Freddy’s 1 & 2 reveal about the current state of Hollywood storytelling. What happens when IP, fan service, and box...
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In Episode 306, Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier kick things off with a passionate recommendation for the absurd, whimsical thriller-comedy Dust Bunny, then pivot into what writers are feeling right now in...
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In Episode 305 Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by Kristy Leigh Lussier for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, tone, franchise arcs, and industry realities, and taking a gig you don't love. From horror movies...
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In Episode 304, Geoffrey D. Calhoun and co-host Kristy Leigh kick off the new year with a wide-ranging conversation about endings, franchises, and the evolving business shaping how stories get made. From reactions to...
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
Episode 303 is a packed Q&A with Geoffrey D. Calhoun and co-host Kristy Leigh, kicking off with holiday movie talk, a Star Wars tactical jacket upgrade, and why screenwriting can change how you watch films forever. Then...
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In Episode 302, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined once again by Kristy Leigh Lussier for a wide-ranging, candid conversation that blends film breakdowns, screenwriting craft, and real-world industry advice. The duo digs...
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In this solo episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun breaks down the shocking acquisition bids involving Netflix, Warner Bros., and Paramount and explains what they actually mean for working...
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We are celebrating our big 300th episode with in depth craft talk and our giveaway. Kristy breaks down seeing Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 in a packed theater, what real fan service looks like, and why understanding the...
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In this episode, filmmaker Jesse McAnally joins Geoffrey to break down the real process of making an indie feature from scratch. Jesse shares how he developed The Daughters of the Domino, ran a successful Kickstarter...
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Geoffrey and Kristy tackle some of the worst “rules” floating around screenwriting circles. They break down why advice like “the audience must always be ahead of your characters” or “every line of dialogue needs action...
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