Shoot From the Heart with Diane Bell: Filmmaking, Screenwriting, & Inspiration

Have you ever reached the middle of the year, looked back at all those shiny goals you set in January, and thought, “Wait… what happened?” You started out so full of excitement and ambition—maybe THI…

Do you ever sit down with the very best intentions to write - and suddenly find yourself deep-cleaning your kitchen, binge-watching Instagram reels, or tackling every odd job in your house except for…

Have you ever felt totally anxious sharing your script with someone — like your stomach is in knots just hitting “send,” secretly hoping they’ll just say, “It’s amazing, you’re a genius”? Or maybe yo…

 Ever feel like making a standout indie film on a super small budget is…well, impossible? Like, how could your little movie ever compare to the big-budget films out there?

Trust me, I get it. But in t…

Welcome to today's session, where we dive into what it truly means to be a revolutionary filmmaker. This isn’t just about making films; it’s about tapping in to the power of your creative voice in ch…

A whopping 67,000 screenplays are registered each year...so it's important to ask, what’s the real secret to making your script stand out in an over-saturated market and get your film made?

In today’s…

Write your script, make your movie change the world.

World events can leave you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and full of rage.  As an artist, you can take that energy and channel them into …

Can you imagine winning four Academy Awards in one night? Sounds impossible…but indie filmmaker Sean Baker did it for his film Anora, and in this episode we explore how his journey can inspire yours.

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Feeling overwhelmed as an artist in these intense times? 

Feeling like your passion and creativity might not make an impact in the face of everything going on in the world? 

You’re not alone. But let m…

I recently discovered my old journals from 2008. At that time, I was feeling completely defeated after my script was rejected from the Sundance Screenwriters Lab. I wrote, "I keep praying for a mirac…

You might have heard me talk about moving....and you might be shocked by the news!  

After all, I only moved to Spain two and half years ago, and it was a dream come true.

In this episode, I share the …

Do you have a script that's good but you know it could be GREAT? In this episode, I share three essential focus areas that can transform your screenplay from solid to exceptional.

We dive deep into ho…

As the Sundance Film Festival comes to an end for 2025, you might be dreaming about how to get your film there!

In this episode, I dive into what it really takes to make a film that makes the cut.

I sh…