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Hollywood Gatekeepers

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Hollywood Gatekeepers trains expert readers for the film industry! What does it take to become a reader? What makes a good script great? How does a script get to the screen? Nowadays, working from home and working in Hollywood are one and the same! Let's talk about it!

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Episodes

35. Clubhouse Replay What is a Reader

June 13, 2022 08:20 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

Do you write screenplays? Do you want to get your script to the screen? What happens to your screenplay once it gets into the hands of a producer that can make your dream a reality? It goes into the hands of a reader! What is a reader? Join us as we define the role of a reader in the film industry! This is a special session as it is a replay of a live conversation we had on Clubhouse? Not familiar with Clubhouse? You will learn all about that too! If you would like to learn more about ho...

34 Bouncing Forward

December 31, 2021 22:05 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

We are back after a hiatus! Explore how bouncing forward is the way to go!  And dive into all of our new, free trainings at: HollywoodGatekeepers.com/FreeMasterClass HollywoodGatekeepers.com/Story Facebook.com/Groups/HollywoodGatekeepers Also look for Hollywood Gatekeepers on Instagram, YouTube and Clubhouse! Let's get that script to the screen!

How to Be Criticized

May 29, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Criticism. Ug. Let’s talk about it.  Yes. Today let’s thicken our skin and take a deep dive into How To Be Criticized.   www.HollywoodGatekeepers.net/freelook

Friction Free Focus

May 22, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Are you stuck? Are you playing the role you were meant to play in this life? What is preventing you from getting what you want? Let’s take a look at “friction-free-focus” to discover a way to find the hidden gems in a screenplay...and in life. www.HollywoodGatekeepers.net/freelook

Interview with Sage Kosiorek, Austin Film Festival

May 16, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

A glimpse behind the scenes of the Screenreaders Insider Track and our interview with Sage Kosiorek, the Director of Scripts competitions for the Austin Film Festival as he shares information about the writing competition and reading process for the Austin Film Festival    To apply as a reader [email protected] www.AustinFilmFestival.com https://www.facebook.com/AustinFilmFestival  https://www.youtube.com/user/AustinFilmFestival https://www.instagram.com/austinfilmfes...

LESSONS FROM A LAUNCH

May 12, 2020 02:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MB

At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we train people to become expert readers that serve as champions for writers and a support system for producers. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of how we launch our business and share the steps you can take to launch your career as well! www.HollywoodGatekeepers.net/freefuture www.TheLifeCoachSchool.com

BETTER. THE INTERVIEW

April 17, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

Better. The return of Filmmaker Shaun Rylee with Producer/Actors Dylan Stretchbery and Paul Michael Bair Check out these movers and shakers as they take their careers into their own hands by not only acting but also producing their film! Shaun wrote this project and now has two more Actors/Producers on board since her last interview Episode 21. Click here to listen to Episode 21: Social media and links: Official site: betterthefilm.com   IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt101...

The Model: For Life & Screenplays

April 07, 2020 02:23 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

THE MODEL: FOR LIFE & SCREENPLAYS FOR LIFE & SCREENPLAYS Carolyn J Carpenter, Douglas Shaner Hollywood Gatekeepers At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we have realized that coaching is an important part of the writing and filmmaking process. Check out what we mean! Join us to discover an amazing coaching tool that will help readers enhance the voice of a script and inspire writers to take their screenplay to the next level. In the meantime, everyone will improve their lives. Now that’s what ...

Taking a Leap

March 08, 2020 05:27 - 8 minutes - 12 MB

Join us as we dive into Leap Year! Let's talk about characters who leap, and why we love them so much. While we're at it, let's consider how we might leap into our own lives! Leap into life by experiencing our two 2020 vision training sessions. The first one helps you set a vision for you 2020. The second one, Mastering Your Money, set you on a path toward financial freedom. This is an opportunity for readers and filmmakers to plan your money and your time in order to leap into the best ...

Systems and Cents

February 22, 2020 09:47 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

In preparation for our Mastering Your Money free MasterClass, let's dive in and talks about Systems & Cents! EPISODE 26 - Systems and Cents! Join us as we take the next step in our 2020 Vision Planning by preparing for our upcoming free MasterClass, Mastering Your Money!   To Register for the Mastering Your Money MasterClass on February 29th at 2:00pm CLICK HERE! Join us!   To see a replay of the 2020 Planning Session, go to: www.hollywoodgatekeepers.net/2020Vision To download y...

New Year New Year

January 20, 2020 01:59 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Join us as we celebrate the New Year by diving into to explore the new you in you. You will learn that you have two secret weapons that can guide you into creating whatever you desire for the coming year! Exciting! To download the exercise, go to: https://hollywoodgatekeepers.net/PodcastDownload   To check out a replay of our 2020 Vision Planning, go to: https://hollywoodgatekeepers.net/2020vision

Tackling Your B.S.

December 28, 2019 08:19 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

A new DECADE is right around the corner! Join us as we create the best New Year ever! Building on the "Designing the Decade of Your Dreams" episode (No. 18), and Episode "2020 Vision" episode (No. 23), today we dive into your B.S.! Wait, what? Your Belief Systems of course. These three episodes (No 18, 23, & 24) combine to create a foundation for the 2020 VISION Planning Session happening on December 29, 2019, at noon. (PST) If you're listening to this on another date, it's never to...

2020 VIsion

December 22, 2019 21:13 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

A new DECADE is right around the corner!  Join us as we create the best New Year ever!  Building on the "Designing the Decade of Your Dreams" episode (No. 18), we explore your 2020 Vision.   Next week we will dive into your B.S.! Wait, what? Your Belief Systems of course. These three episodes (No 18, 23, & 24) combine to create a foundation for the 2020 VISION Planning Session happening on December 29, 2019 at noon. (PST) If you're listening to this on another date, it's never too l...

Interview with Filmmakers Monica Lawson & Mary-Lyn Chambers

December 16, 2019 07:16 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

Join us behind the Scenes with filmmakers, Monica Lawson and Mary-Lyn Chambers as they discuss their film, PLURAL OF BLOOD. They also discuss Mary-Lyn's films' DEBRIS and TIJUANA. Follow along as they share the most important things an independent producer should know before starting a film. Enjoy this interview with these amazing women. Social media and links: The Plural of Blood Amazon Link   The Plural of Blood site   Also check out the following link: The Body Remembers When th...

Interview with Filmmakers Shaun Rylee and Juliana Angelina

December 07, 2019 08:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Join us behind the Scenes with filmmaker, Shaun Rylee & Producer, Juliana Angelina as they discuss their upcoming film, BETTER. They also share the most important things an independent producer should know before starting a film. Enjoy this interview, Social media and links: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmbetter (or search Better. with the period) Instagram: @better.thefilm Social media and links: https://www.facebook.com/thefilmbetter (or search Better. with the period) Instagr...

Lessons From a Turkey

November 27, 2019 22:35 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

What happens when a script is...well...a turkey. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, let's dive in for a full course lesson... from a turkey. Find out more about Hollywood Gatekeepers Finished Mastermind by texting FINISHEDMASTERMIND to 44222 or CLICKING HERE  FACEBOOK PAGE: https://facebook.com/HollywoodGatekeepers   FACEBOOK GROUP: https://facebook.com/groups/HollywoodGatekeepers YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/hollywoodgatekeepers INSTAGRAM: @Screenreaders   TWI...

Interview with Producer Jessica Mathews

November 22, 2019 10:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In today’s episode, prolific producer, Jessica Mathews tells us about her upcoming film, UNDER. You won’t want to miss this episode as we also explore the top five things you need to do when producing an independent film. Find out more about Hollywood Gatekeepers  Finished Mastermind by texting FINISHEDMASTERMIND to 44222 or CLICKING HERE  You can find Jessica at: [email protected] https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-under-movie www.theundermovie.com IG: @theundermovie Tw...

Designing The Decade of Your Dreams

November 16, 2019 05:44 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

2020 is right around the corner. It's not only a new year but a new decade! Join us as we give you tools to design the decade of your dreams! Download today's handout at: https://hollywoodgatekeepers.net/HollywoodDIY If you're interested in learning more about Eben Pagan's  Virtual Coach Program, CLICK HERE or text VIRTUALCOACH to the number 44222.  Don't miss Amy Porterfield's Podcast Marketing Made Easy at https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/ Discover James Mel a...

Hollywood Screenreaders @ the Austin Film Festival

November 09, 2019 08:03 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Meet four Hollywood Screenreaders as they share their adventures during their recent trip to the Austin Film Festival! Meet four Hollywood Screenreaders as they share their adventures during their recent trip to the Austin Film Festival! Meet Joy Schoeph, Paula Kavanaugh, Mickey Yelle, and Shaun Riley. Here about how they came to know each other and what inspired their wacky, wonderful adventure. Also, hear from Carolyn J. Carpenter's partner, Douglas Shaner, as he appears as a guest on th...

The Elements of Horror

November 01, 2019 04:41 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

What makes a good horror film? Let's dive into the sub-genres of horror films by exploring the elements that drive the genre, the place that horror films hold in the film industry and the ways in which horror films shape our culture and reflect our fears! Happy Halloween!

The Power of Coaching with Rick Mulready

October 26, 2019 16:59 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

See why coaching is the secret sauce to taking things to the next level. Join us behind the scenes with our coach, online expert Rick Mulready as he shares how coaching has changed his life and how it can change your life as well!

When Good People Write Bad Screenplays

October 19, 2019 06:53 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

As readers, we pride ourselves on writing coverage that doesn't disparage writers. We love writers and want to give them the best shot possible. Sometimes, that can cause a lot of anxiety when a screenplay has problems. So we thought we’d dive in to talk about what to do when good people write bad scripts. Join us! TODAY'S HANDOUT  CLICK HERE  BROOKE CASTILLO WEBSITE CLICK HERE BROOK CASTILLO PODCAST CLICK HERE RICK MULREADY WEBSITE CLICK HERE RICK MULREADY PODCAST CLICK HERE HO...

Writing Mindset

October 12, 2019 06:35 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

95% of success happens above the shoulders. Getting a hold of our mindset as readers, helping writers with their mindset and being aware of the mindsets of the characters within our screenplays will be the thing that catapults to success. Join us as we reveal research we have done to display the mindset skills that successful people have in common.

Interview with Producer, Jay Holben

October 04, 2019 05:32 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

Today, we dive into the world of a producer with an incredible interview with Mr. Jay Holben. Jay discusses his career as a producer and director. He is incredibly generous and he reveals a very clear view of how he uses readers, as well as how readers! CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE GIVEAWAY WEBSITE: https://hollywoodgatekeepers.net/ FACEBOOK PAGE: https://business.facebook.com/HollywoodGatekeepers FACEBOOK GROUP: https://business.facebook.com/HollywoodGatekeepers/groups/ YOUTUBE CHAN...

Why Do Producers Need Readers

September 27, 2019 20:04 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MB

When you are a reader, you often work with producers. We talk a lot about the fact that readers should be providing a support system for producers. So let’s get a little granular to discuss why a producer needs a reader in the first place.  

Lessons with Alvaro Berrios

September 21, 2019 04:53 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Every tenth episode, we plan to share lessons that we have recently learned. To celebrate our tenth episode, our special guest is Mr. Alvaro Berrios and he is a Facebook expert. Join us to see how understanding Facebook is absolutely connected to your career as a filmmaker. We think you will thoroughly enjoy the lessons that we learned from Alvaro! To download Alvaro's giveaway CLICK HERE To learn more about Rick Mulready CLICK HERE To learn more about Brook Castillo CLICK HERE CLIC...

"I Want to Quit My Day Job"

September 14, 2019 03:35 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Do you want to quit your job to be a full-time artist? Are you frustrated with your current position? Today, we cover how to go about getting rid of the dreaded "day" job. We have a tool that may surprise you! Do you want to quit your job to be a full-time artist? Are you frustrated with your current position? Today, we cover how to go about getting rid of the dreaded "day" job. We have a tool that may surprise you! CLICK HERE for today's handout:  Heather Roma: www.Facebook.com/Turnin...

"What if I Hate Everything?"

September 06, 2019 22:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we ask our audience to give us their questions. Today, we will dive in to answer one of our favorite questions, "What if I hate everything?" This is a question that speaks to the day in the life of a reader, but also to the day in the life of everyone. If you're finding that you are frustrated throughout your day, following along to discover how to eliminate frustration from your daily life.  CLICK HERE to download a free hand out that goes with today's topic.  ...

Vision Boards for Writers

August 31, 2019 04:01 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

What does it take to write a screenplay? Vision. How can you cultivate vision? Today, we will share a tool that can really help you during the dark days of facing the blank page and guide you toward creating the ultimate vision for your screenplay and your life. CLICK FOR FREE VISION BOARD HAND OUT WWW.BIZTEMPLATEBABE.COM WWW.CANVA.COM Text READER to 44222 for a free guide with more information. You can download even more handouts and watch videos at https://hollywoodgatekeepers.n...

Tackling Obstacles & Overwhelm

August 24, 2019 01:46 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Today, we are speaking about readers as entrepreneurs. We believe artists are entrepreneurs. It is show BUSINESS, after all. Consequentially, we want to provide as many resources as possible to help readers thrive as entrepreneurs. We also have a handout so you can follow along and create your path to freedom from the obstacles that lead to overwhelm. CLICK BELOW FOR THE FREE HANDOUT! https://hollywoodgatekeepers.net/HollywoodDIY Along the way, we give you some tools and resources to ...

The Importance of Supporting Producers

August 17, 2019 00:47 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

At Hollywood Gatekeepers, we talk about the reading process by breaking it down into three categories. Readers are: 1. Champions for Writers; 2. A Support System for Producers; and 3. Entrepreneurs. Today, we are going to focus on the Producer and why it’s important to provide a support system for this spectacular person! It’s an integral part of the filmmaking process. And we’ll have a little fun in the process. We are so fortunate to be working in an industry that is creative and fun! ...

Interview with Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Filmmaker Michelle Schumacher and D.P. Pete Villani after a screening of I'M NOT HERE.

August 09, 2019 21:26 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

At Hollywood Gatekeepers we talk about the reading process by breaking it down into three categories. Readers are: 1. Champions for Writers; 2. A Support System for Producers; and 3. Entrepreneurs. Today, we have a special treat. Carolyn J. Carpenter hosts a panel that took place in Santa Monica after the screening of the incredible film, I'M NOT HERE. The panel includes Writer/Director/Producer/Editor Michelle Schumacher, Director of Photography Pete Villani and Oscar-winning star, J.K....

Readers are Champions for Writers

August 09, 2019 21:21 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

At Hollywood Gatekeepers we talk about the reading process by breaking it down into three categories. Readers are: 1. Champions for Writers; 2. A Support System for Producers; and 3. Entrepreneurs. Today, we will take a deep dive into how readers are champions for writers. Readers are also writers. If you are a reader, you are a writer. We will talk about the nuances of being a reader and embracing the idea of being a writer while helping other writers. If you would like to know more a...

Interview with Oscar winner Paul Haggis

August 01, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Join us as we interview the only writer to win back to back Oscars for CRASH and MILLION DOLLAR BABY!   Today we have a special treat as Carolyn interviews the only writer to receive 2 screenplays for writing IN A ROW! Join us.  Special thanks to our sponsor! GetABookDeal.101.com CLICK HERE to receive a free guide about being a reader. WEBSITE FACEBOOK PAGE FACEBOOK GROUP YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM: @Screenreaders TWITTER: @HGatekeepers

What is a Reader?

August 01, 2019 05:30 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

Now that we've introduced ourselves, we want to dive into the job of a reader. Today, we will cover the day in the life of a reader as we tackle a reader's main focus: coverage. What is coverage? Coverage is a reader's main tool and very much resembles a book report. There are many different template possibilities. We will walk you through a basic coverage template. Enjoy! Here is the link to that template, as well as other handouts and videos that answer questions about reading: https://h...

000 Welcome to Hollywood Gatekeepers

August 01, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

    Welcome to the Hollywood Gatekeepers podcast! Start here to learn how we will be talking about readers in the film industry! We are very excited to bring the job of being a reader to the forefront! Our first episode will cover what we do and why. As a reader and story analyst, I have read thousands of screenplays. Now I, along with my partner, Douglas Shaner, am training other people to become expert readers.   We have three philosophies when it comes to reading screenplays. We b...

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