Darren & Josh visit the black market and Darren threatens to fist-fight a producer
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 5: This week on Darren and Josh Make a Movie, the guys venture into the dim, stylish corners of the Black Market Liquor Bar. There, they sit down with producers David Tish and Joshua Dietz to talk about what catches their eye in a script and how the dark art of film financing works behind the scenes. But the night doesn’t end there. Still perched at the bar, Darren and Josh dive into your questions, emails, and comments about the pitches Josh shared in Episode 3. From eerie ideas to practical filmmaking tips, they’re peeling back the layers of what it takes to bring a story...
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Terrifier’s Lauren LaVera talks Fame, Fear, and her love of Jackie Chan
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
EPISODE 4: Terrifier’s Lauren LaVera talks Fame, Fear, and her love of Jackie Chan This week on the show, Josh and Darren head to the Horror Vibes Coffee Shop in North Hollywood for a candid conversation with rising scream queen and star of Terrifier 2 & 3, Lauren LaVera. From navigating the brutal realities of the entertainment industry to breaking down what really grabs her attention in a script, Lauren offers an honest and insightful look into life as a working actor in Hollywood. She also opens up about her lifelong obsession with Jackie Chan, and what it truly means to play a...
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MINI-POD: Terrifier’s Lauren LaVera joins us tomorrow. Until then…
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
Reason #549 why you should be watching Darren & Josh Make a Movie, as the guys trade a couple of “great reviews” of their films, highlighting just why you should be listening them give advice on filmmaking. Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the movie-making process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having a career in the entertainment industry… this is for YOU! For more information, along with ways to “join the crew”, please visit . Would you like to be...
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Pitching an Idea (Feat. Lara Olsen, Bobby Florsheim, Scott Milam, Mark Gingras and Lee Nelson)
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
Episode 3: The Writers Room (Feat. Lara Olsen, Bobby Florsheim, Mark Gingras and Lee Nelson) This week, Josh and Darren are on two different missions—but working toward the same big goal: bringing a movie idea to life. Josh heads into the writers’ room with three powerhouse screenwriters—Lara Olsen, Bobby Florsheim, and Scott Milam. Listen in as they share how they broke into the industry, swap creative stories, and help Josh brainstorm and shape his first pitches for the film. It’s an inside look at how raw ideas evolve into potential scripts. Meanwhile, Darren is in Toronto, wrapping...
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Subgenre Showdown At The Mystic Museum
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
Episode 2: Subgenre Showdown At The Mystic Museum Special Guests: James A. Janisse (aka Dead Meat James), Chelsea Rebecca, and Hana Mae Lee join Darren & Josh for a lively discussion about all things horror. In this episode, Josh and Darren explore one of their favorite oddities shop—The Mystic Museum. The group talks about everything from their favorite kills to subgenre deep-dives as they share laughs, scares, and plenty of inspiration in order to help Darren and Josh zero in on the perfect horror subgenre for their film. This is one chillingly fun episode you don’t want to miss! So...
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Pre-Pre-Pre-Production – Meet Your Hosts
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the moviemaking process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having a career in the entertainment industry… this is for YOU! This first “ears-only” episode finds Josh & Darren telling their break-in stories and they share a few of their blunders while trying to break into Hollywood. They work out some of the kinks on this new venture… was this episode supposed to be VIDEO also? YES! Did Darren drop the hard drive...
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Teaser Trailer
Darren & Josh Make a Movie
Join filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the moviemaking process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having a career in the entertainment industry... this is for YOU! Each week, Darren & Josh will offer an insider’s look at ALL aspects of fimmaking, from breaking a story all the way to the blood-soaked, red- carpet premiere. Along the way, the guys will consult with hundreds of expert, industry professionals, providing a fun and interactive masterclass on how to bring...
info_outlineJoin filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and Josh Stolberg as they pull back the curtain on the moviemaking process. Whether you’re a film junkie, an emerging filmmaker, a horror lover, or someone who dreams of one day having a career in the entertainment industry… this is for YOU!
This first “ears-only” episode finds Josh & Darren telling their break-in stories and they share a few of their blunders while trying to break into Hollywood. They work out some of the kinks on this new venture… was this episode supposed to be VIDEO also? YES! Did Darren drop the hard drive containing all the footage for the episode? YES!
For more information, along with ways to “join the crew”, please visit www.DJMakeAMovie.com. Would you like to be involved with the making of this show? You can’t make a movie (or a podcast) without an army… come say hi and shout at us!
To stay up to date with the latest, follow along on Instagram, Tik Tok, X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky and YouTube at: @DJMakeAMovie. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode AND answer our call: “What kind of movie should we all make together?” “Favorite horror subgenre?” “What should we watch out for?”
Don’t miss next week’s second episode, where the guys start development, with a few very special guests. WITH VIDEO! Unless Darren takes the drive home again.
EPISODE ONE | Credits
Produced by | …………….Addison Marshall
Host | ………………………Darren Lynn Bousman
Host | …………….……..…Josh Stolberg
Jack of EVERY Trade | …Morgan Rooms
Social Media Guru | …….Chase Bellows
Lighting Team | ………….Wes Alley
Original Music | ………….Andrew Scott Bell
Camera Sage | ………..….Will Barratt
TITLE SEQUENCE | Credits
Narration | ………………...Tobin Bell
Sequence Designer | ……Jason Ragosta
Music by | ……………...….Andrew Scott Bell
Editor | …………….…….…Daniel Tong
Logo Animation | …………Brian Chow
Sound Mix | ……………..…Nick Bozzone
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