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Hollywood Gatekeepers
by Carolyn Carpenter, Doug Shaner
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!
Episodes
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38. Scaling a Career Through Live Events
I'm heading to the Austin Film Festival later this month. Live events are one of the best ways to start or scale a career. In fact, I got my start as a reader at a writer's conference. That's the thing about live events. Things happen there that don't happen anywhere else. I walk through all of...
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37. An Interview with Producer Rashaana Shah
I am so thrilled to introduce you to Rashaana Shah. She is the producer of the new, beautiful film LINE OF CONTROL. I met Rashaana at the Austin Film Festival. We are now collaborating, which has resulted in her visiting our Insider Track Membership as a guest speaker. Within the Insider Track,...
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36. The Podcast Returns! The Power of Persistence
The Hollywood Gatekeepers Podcast has returned! We first started this podcast to talk about the process of reading scripts in Hollywood. To share what it is like to be a Hollywood Gatekeeper. For decades, production companies have hired readers to review screenplays and write coverage so they can...
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35. Clubhouse Replay What is a Reader
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…
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34. Bouncing Forward
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…
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33. How to Be Criticized
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.com/Action
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32. Friction Free Focus
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.com/freelook
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31. LESSONS FROM A LAUNCH
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!...
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29. BETTER. THE INTERVIEW
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...
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28. The Model: For Life & Screenplays
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...
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27. Taking a Leap
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.…
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26. Systems and Cents
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...
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25. New Year New Year
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.com/PodcastDownload…
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24. Tackling Your B.S.
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…
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23. 2020 VIsion
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,...
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22. Interview with Filmmakers Monica Lawson & Mary-Lyn Chambers
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.…
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21. Interview with Filmmakers Shaun Rylee and Juliana Angelina
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:...
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20. Lessons From a Turkey
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 CLICKING HERE FACEBOOK PAGE: https://facebook.com/HollywoodGatekeepers FACEBOOK GROUP:...
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19. Interview with Producer Jessica Mathews
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 by CLICKING HERE You can find...
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18. Designing The Decade of Your Dreams
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 Don't miss Amy Porterfield's Podcast Marketing Made Easy at...
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17. Hollywood Screenreaders @ the Austin Film Festival
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...
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16. The Elements of Horror
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!
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15. The Power of Coaching with Rick Mulready
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!
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14. When Good People Write Bad Screenplays
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…
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13. Writing Mindset
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...
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12. Interview with Producer, Jay Holben
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 use him! CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE GIVEAWAY...
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11. Why Do Producers Need Readers
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.
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10. Lessons with Alvaro Berrios
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...
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9. "I Want to Quit My Day Job"
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...
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8. "What if I Hate Everything?"
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...
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7. Vision Boards for Writers
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…
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06. Tackling Obstacles & Overwhelm
Today, we are speaking about readers as entrepreneurs. We believe artists are entrepreneurs. It is show BUSINESS, after all. Consequently, 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…
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05. The Importance of Supporting Producers
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…
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04. Interview with Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Filmmaker Michelle Schumacher and D.P. Pete Villani after a screening of I'M NOT HERE.
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...
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03. Readers are Champions for Writers
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…
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02. Interview with Oscar winner Paul Haggis
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…
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01. What is a Reader?
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...
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000 Welcome to Hollywood Gatekeepers
Welcome to the Hollywood Gatekeepers podcast! Start here to learn about Story Analysts (aka Readers) in the film industry! I am very excited to bring the job of being a story analyst to the forefront! Our first episode will cover what we do and why. As a reader and story analyst, I have read...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Carolyn Carpenter, Doug Shaner
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