{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How Filmmaker Daniel Meyers Made "Bulls," his first screenplay (from 20 years ago), in his Hometown","description":"What does it really take to write, direct, and finish an independent feature film? A real look at the filmmaking process. In this episode of How Movies Get Made, presented by the International Screenwriters\u2019 Association, writer\/director Daniel Meyer breaks down the journey of bringing his feature film \u201cBulls\u201d from script to screen. Daniel discusses the creative origins of the story, writing with production realities in mind, stepping into the dual role of writer-director, and navigating the challenges of indie filmmaking, from development and production to post, distribution, and release. This is an honest, practical conversation about the decisions filmmakers must make when there is no studio safety net. Topics include:  - Developing a script that\u2019s emotionally grounded and producible  - Writing characters that actors can fully inhabit  - Directing your own material without losing perspective  - The realities of indie film production and post-production  - Lessons learned from finishing and releasing a feature film  - Advice for screenwriters who want to see their work actually get made \u201cBulls\u201d is now available ","author_name":"The ISA Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.networkisa.org\/podcasts.php","html":"