The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast - Ep 240 - Inside the Shudder Original: Nightwatch Demons Are Forever with Ole Bornedal

Ep 240 - Inside the Shudder Original: Nightwatch Demons Are Forever with Ole Bornedal

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06/26/24 • 21 min

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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Best Selling Author of 'The Guide For Every Screenwriter'
Guest: Ole Bornedal, Writer and Director of Nightwatch and Nightwatch Demons Are Forever
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun interviews Ole Bornedal, the acclaimed writer and director behind the cult classic "Nightwatch" and its upcoming sequel "Nightwatch Demons Are Forever." They delve into the process of revisiting a beloved story after 30 years, the challenges of creating character-driven thrillers, and the emotional depth of Nordic cinema. Bornedal shares his experiences working in Hollywood and Denmark, the intricacies of collaborating with his daughter on the film, and his thoughts on generational trauma explored through his characters.
Nightwatch Demons are Forever: Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Fanny Leander Bornedal, Ulf Pilgaard
Takeaways:

The journey of revisiting "Nightwatch" for a sequel after 30 years.
The importance of character-driven storytelling in thrillers.
Ole Bornedal's experiences working in Hollywood and Denmark.
The challenges of writing dialogue for characters significantly younger than the writer.
The emotional and psychological layers in "Nightwatch Demons Are Forever."
Collaboration with his daughter and the impact of nepotism.

Chapters:

00:17 - Revisiting a Cult Classic and the American Remake Experience
03:04 - Creating Emotional and Scary Thrillers
06:57 - Writing Challenges and Dialogue
08:30 - Collaboration with His Daughter and Visual Subtext
12:53 - Directing Family and Nepotism
14:19 - Closing Thoughts

Geoffrey D. Calhoun on Instagram: @screenwriterpod
NightWatch Demons are Forever on Shudder.

#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #Nightwatch #NordicThriller #OleBornedal #MovieSequel #CharacterDriven #Hollywood #Denmark #GenerationalTrauma #VisualSubtext #ScreenplayWriting

The journey of revisiting "Nightwatch" for a sequel after 30 years.
The importance of character-driven storytelling in thrillers.
Ole Bornedal's experiences working in Hollywood and Denmark.
The challenges of writing dialogue for characters significantly younger than the writer.
The emotional and psychological layers in "Nightwatch Demons Are Forever."
Collaboration with his daughter and the impact of nepotism.

Chapters:

00:17 - Revisiting a Cult Classic and the American Remake Experience
03:04 - Creating Emotional and Scary Thrillers
06:57 - Writing Challenges and Dialogue
08:30 - Collaboration with His Daughter and Visual Subtext
12:53 - Directing Family and Nepotism
14:19 - Closing Thoughts

Geoffrey D. Calhoun on Instagram: @screenwriterpod
NightWatch Demons are Forever on Shudder.

#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #Nightwatch #NordicThriller #OleBornedal #MovieSequel #CharacterDriven #Hollywood #Denmark #GenerationalTrauma #VisualSubtext #ScreenplayWriting

Previous Episode

Ep 239 - Marketing Strategies for Screenwriters with Chris Brennan

Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Best Selling Author of 'The Guide For Every Screenwriter'
Guest: Chris Brennan, Screenwriter and Marketing Expert
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey Calhoun welcomes Chris Brennan, a screenwriter and marketing expert, to discuss the intersection of screenwriting and marketing. Chris shares his journey from co-directing his first feature film to selling screenplays and building a career in marketing. He highlights the importance of screenwriters learning to market themselves and their projects effectively. Chris provides practical tips on mindset shifts, email marketing strategies, and networking techniques to help screenwriters build their careers and professional relationships
Takeaways:

Understanding the mindset of B2B marketing for screenwriters.
The importance of adding value to professional relationships.
Practical email marketing strategies and techniques.
The significance of developing a nurturing approach in networking.
Utilizing digital tools to maintain professional relationships.

Chapters:

00:08 - 00:21: Chris Brennan’s background and career in screenwriting and marketing.
05:31 - 06:27: Practical tips on adding value in professional interactions.
08:43 - 10:17: Using email marketing to build and maintain relationships.
15:11 - 18:17: Developing relationships through value-added emails.
21:09 - 25:27: Practical tips for making email marketing a daily habit.

Geoffrey D. Calhoun:
- Instagram: @screenwriterpod
- Website: The Successful Screenwriter
Chris Brennan:
- Website: Writing Chops

#Screenwriting #ScreenwriterTips #MarketingForWriters #EmailMarketing #Networking #Filmmaking #ProfessionalDevelopment #ValueAdded #PersistenceInMarketing

Next Episode

Ep 241 - From Concept to Tubi: Discussing "Rumors" with Nicole Vernarec & Matthew Darcy Vieira

Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Best Selling Author of 'The Guide For Every Screenwriter'
Guests: Nicole Vernarec, Showrunner; Matthew Darcy Vieira, Producer
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with showrunner Nicole Vernarec and producer Matthew Darcy Vieira to discuss their journey of creating the show "Rumors" and getting it onto Tubi. They delve into the origins of the show, the creative and production processes, and the challenges they faced along the way. Nicole and Matthew share their insights on the importance of taking initiative in the film industry and offer advice for aspiring screenwriters, directors, and producers.
Takeaways:

The importance of creating something feasible with available resources.
The significance of having a strong creative vision and collaborating with a talented team.
Insights into the distribution process and getting a show onto a streaming platform.
Embracing the challenges and problem-solving aspects of filmmaking.
Advice for screenwriters to take initiative and create their own opportunities.

Chapters:

00:00: Introduction and welcome to the podcast.
00:13: Nicole and Matthew discuss the origins of "Rumors" and the creative inspiration behind the show.
02:15: The journey from script to screen and the challenges faced during production.
03:51: Casting and the chemistry between actors.
10:23: Nicole's experience wearing multiple hats in the production process.
13:07: Future projects and advice for aspiring filmmakers.