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Darren & Josh Make a Movie

@djmakeamovie.bsky.social

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DJ Make a Movie is a new interactive filmmaking experience that invites you to make a movie, from inception through distribution with filmmakers Darren Bousman & Josh Stolberg. Watch it weekly on YouTube.

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In this week's @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social pull focus on editing, promotion, practical FX and how to balance studio/producer notes with a director's vision. Plus, they expose how to film exposed brains. Gotta see it to believe it! youtu.be/Bca0wVfSlHE?...

Darren & Josh expose their BRAINS as Darren’s new film TWISTED drops! | Season 2 | Episode 6

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Horror filmmakers Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social crash Las Vegas con Days of the Dead! We ask attendees what they love about horror cons, and chat with community heroes the Soska Sisters. Special appearance by Art the Clown himself, David Howard Thornton! youtu.be/L58gqNuB2ws?...

Darren & Josh Crash Days of the Dead | Episode 5

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

What happens when you spend a year developing a film concept only to see a similar idea announced? Is @djmakeamovie.bsky.social screwed?? Find out in the new episode, with filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social! youtu.be/DvEmkW2Lo7M?...

Darren and Josh FREAK OUT that their movie is SCREWED!! | Episode 4

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

For those following the show @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, here's the trailer for Darren Lynn Bousman's new horror film, TWISTED, starring Lauren LaVera!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

On the new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social pitch their KILLER CON concept to SAW franchise producer Mark Burg! It's gettin' real, folks! youtu.be/9GRinkQEXNo?...

SAW & Twisted Pictures Producer Mark Burg Calls Our Movie Pitch Darren’s Best | Episode 2

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social are back for Season 2 (the start of pre-production), with special guest Robert Englund! The guys talk acting, horror, all things Freddy, and try to harpoon the white whale of their upcoming film. @djmakeamovie.bsky.social youtu.be/-s-O7KtG7-k?...

Pitching a Movie to Freddy Krueger Himself (Robert Englund) | Season 2 Episode 1

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Season 2 of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social returns tomorrow, as filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social join Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, to talk horror and movie magic!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social share anecdotes about the vicissitudes of working in the mercurial film industry. Lots of bleeped names and day drinking in this mini-pod episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social! youtu.be/9-ngCM829Dk?...

Darren and Josh Talk About Their Recent Work | Mini Pod

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

On this week's @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, Darren Lynn Bousman breaks down how his next movie broke down… Then @joshstolberg.bsky.social autopsies a kill scene from his film CRAWLSPACE, breaking down how he shot a “curling iron through the head” on a low-budget film. SECRETS REVEALED!

How to Do a Curling Iron Stab Effect | FX Breakdown | Mini-Pod

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Things They Don’t Teach You In Film School. Sometimes being a filmmaker sucks… It can be isolating, depressive, and emotionally devastating. We started this podcast to pull back the curtain on being a working… and at sometimes UNWORKING filmmaker… Here ya go. #realtalk #horror #movies #podcast 1/4

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Ugly Horror Christmas Sweater Party at Residuals Tavern! Bring your most cursed holiday sweater, grab a drink, and swing by our Confession Booth, your answers might end up in an upcoming episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social 😈 7–9pm. Be festive. Be weird. See you there. #horror #podcast #party #movie

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Give @djmakeamovie.bsky.social your hot take. Get out of your safe zone. Speak your truth. Drop a comment and say it with your whole chest. Some may be selected to defend their choice. youtu.be/S16icNzEQ_w?...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We're wrapping @djmakeamovie.bsky.social Season 1 - and what a ride it's been! We'll take a short break before filmmakers Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social return with Season 2 on casting, funding & preproduction. In the meantime, enjoy this ep & leave a comment! youtu.be/S16icNzEQ_w?...

End of Season 1! Our Next Steps + HUGE Season 2 Announcements!

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social returns to HorrorCon for a panel on the @joshstolberg.bsky.social-scripted SORORITY ROW (2009) and the 1982 classic that inspired it, HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, with director Mark Rosman and star Eileen Davidson! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hwt...

Sorority Row Panel | LIVE From Horrorcon | Episode 24

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Learn how to pitch your film from two of the best! Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social show the craft and ingenuity needed to hook studio execs and producers. A whole film school course in 76 minutes! youtu.be/zuv219V5D_w?...

The Art of Pitching | Episode 23

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Guests abound in the new @djmakeamovie.bsky.social: Danielle Harris, Hana Mae Lee, Kane Hodder, plus Steve Barton! Darren Lynn Bousman appears at Spooky Empire con, then breaks down the convention biz with @joshstolberg.bsky.social as they work up their Killer Con concept! youtu.be/XVUqAuE8qTY?...

Darren Gets Spooked at Spooky Empire | Hana Mae Lee, Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder | Episode 22

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Josh Stolberg @joshstolberg.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

TUESDSAY NIGHT! This Tuesday! Come hang out and have a drink with Darren and me and the @djmakeamovie.bsky.social gang!!!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Show producer Addison Marshall joins filmmakers Darren Lynn Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social to drill down into the KILLER CON concept as they head toward the writers room! Plus, meet the madcap @djmakeamovie.bsky.social crew 🫡 youtu.be/o6e_XDdvMls?...

Brainstorming Our Ideas & Meet the Family!!! | Episode 21

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

In the new @djmakeamovie.bsky.social, Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social take the stage at LA’s HorrorCon, with several key creatives of the Saw franchise to do a deep dive into all things Saw! Moderated by horror champion & filmmaker @joerusso.bsky.social! youtu.be/Ik1HXF4UjBM?...

LIVE from HorrorCon: Inside the SAW Franchise | Episode 20

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

John Kramer himself, TOBIN BELL, joins SAW-meisters Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social to talk about his incredible film career, how the lead role in SAW changed his life, and secrets to creating memorable characters, on the brand new @djmakeamovie.bsky.social ⭐ youtu.be/G_zbQAPb2uI?...

Jigsaw Himself Talks About the Saw franchise and Acting | Tobin Bell | Episode 19

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Today @joshstolberg.bsky.social & Darren Bousman sat down with THE MAN… THE MYTH… THE JIGSAW... Tobin Bell for a upcoming episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social! This is a great one and can’t wait for all to hear the wisdom dropped by John Kramer. Subscribe now: www.youtube.com/@DJmakeamovie

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

@djmakeamovie.bsky.social does a live AMA at the top of the hour, 4pm Pacific! Bring your questions about horror cinema, the SAW franchise, and indie filmmaking! With Darren Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social! www.reddit.com/r/horror/com...

DARREN AND JOSH AMA tomorrow 10/15 4pm PST!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social bring their "Killer Con" movie concept to a veteran of horror films & the horror con circuit, Danielle Harris! The guys pick her brain in order to find story beats for their new film then decide that Danielle must be in the film! youtu.be/FJk6MXEuPbk?...

Danielle Harris Explains the Horror Con Circuit | Episode 18

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social answer your mailbag questions on everything from music rights to Saw spoilers to how Jessica Biel caught Darren in his underwear. Plus, the guys decide on not ONE but TWO movie ideas that they want to make and discuss how they plan to move forward on BOTH!

Darren and Josh Make TWO movies?! And Answer Your Questions! | Episode 17

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We're 16 episodes in... it's time for a mail bag segment on @djmakeamovie.bsky.social! Put your questions for Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social in the comments below or email DJMakeAMovie@gmail.com. Questions on indie filmmaking, horror cinema, SAW, Josh's go-to cocktail... let's hear it!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Shawnee Smith - yeah, Amanda! - drops in to swap stories with Darren Lynn Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social about their work together on the SAW franchise! They chat about the Amanda legacy, and strategize on how to keep creative control over their forthcoming film! youtu.be/0OmEjOvjxNo?...

Amanda Gives Darren a Piece of Her Mind! | Shawnee Smith | Episode 16

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

This Tuesday, Darren Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social drop in on SAW fan favorite Shawnee Smith!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Here it is - the final poll to decide which one of the four finalist pitches Darren Bousman and @joshstolberg.bsky.social are going to make for @djmakeamovie.bsky.social! Let your voice be heard! (For a recap of the pitches, see the latest episode, linked in thread.) poll.fm/16064232

What Movie are Darren & Josh Making (FINAL POLL)

Poll Answers: The Privilege, Horror Expendables (Comic Con Legends), Free Fall (Battle Royale on a Plane), The Obituary (Ten names listed in obits... but none of them are dead... yet),

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

"What exactly does a producer do?" may be the most-asked film industry question. Find out on the new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social as Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social chat with veteran producer Sean E. DeMott! Plus: we're down to the final 4 movie pitches! youtu.be/05Y_3AC8l6Y?...

What Does a Producer Even Do? | Sean E. DeMott | Episode 15

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Joe Russo @joerusso.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I survived a real life SAW trap: moderating a panel of SIX filmmakers who made all TEN Saw movies in just one hour! Thanks to Josh Stolberg for letting the writer of what Twitter Haters would call “a Saw knock off” — SOUL MATES — hang with the big boys at HorrorCon LA! @joshstolberg.bsky.social

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The new episode of DARREN & JOSH MAKE A MOVIE is live! Learn the results of the listener poll to see which movie concepts are in the lead, then follow Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social into a SAW-themed escape room! youtu.be/kvNYwRNbTVk?...

We Wanted to Play a Game…and Instantly Regretted It | Episode 14

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Okay, friends, we did a straw poll on last night's @djmakeamovie.bsky.social live office hours, but here's the real deal: you've got two votes, get casting! poll.fm/16012855 @joshstolberg.bsky.social

Which Movie Should Darren & Josh Make?!?

Poll Answers: The Privilege, Peace Corpse, Horror Expendables (Comic Con Legends), Dead in the Water (Zombie Sub), Darren's AI GIrlfriend conjures a Demon idea, The Obituary (Ten names in paper bu ...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The conversation is still going and we're having a great time talking horror cinema, movie pitches, and how to make your first film! Join us!

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The conversation is in full swing - come join us now! www.youtube.com/live/Yyp2RHv...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie Livestream

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We are live! Come find us on YouTube Live - and even Zoom with us if you like! www.youtube.com/live/Yyp2RHv...

Darren & Josh Make a Movie Livestream

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

See you at the top of the hour for our live office hours of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social! Find us on Youtube Live and use the Zoom link in chat to join the conversation! We're live at 6pm PT⭐ www.youtube.com/@DJmakeamovie @joshstolberg.bsky.social

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Submarine zombies? Jetliner deathtrap? Prescient obituaries? Which 2 of Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social's movie ideas will move ahead to be pitched to producers? Watch the new episode of Darren & Josh Make a Movie, then join us tonight on Youtube Live to weigh in! youtu.be/DdBrmM1o-3w?...

Hollywood Hunger Games: Which Film Survives? | Episode 13

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social is live! Give it a watch for Darren Bousman & @joshstolberg.bsky.social’s pool of movie ideas, then join the live event at 6pm PT to weigh in on which two will get pitched to producers! youtu.be/DdBrmM1o-3w?...

Hollywood Hunger Games: Which Film Survives? | Episode 13

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social drops Tuesday AM! We recap the handful of movie ideas that made it into our pool of live options, and on tomorrow night's live call, tell us the two we should pitch to producers! Subscribe now to www.youtube.com/@DJmakeamovie @joshstolberg.bsky.social

Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

@djmakeamovie.bsky.social hosts a live Q&A/AMA on YouTube Tuesday night! The new ep drops Tuesday morning with an in-depth look at the different concepts we've got for the movie we'll make. It's time to decide WHICH film we'll pitch to producers and we'd love your help! www.youtube.com/@DJmakeamovie

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Josh Stolberg @joshstolberg.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

New episode out today... a Mailbag Episode... a few more film ideas... Addison steps from behind the camera... head over to YouTube and follow along with pre-production.

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

@brianevenson.bsky.social on @sgj.bsky.social's oeuvre: "If we had to choose one writer to rebuild American literature after the apocalypse, the smart money would be on Stephen Graham Jones, who is in the process of reinventing literally every genre from the ground up."

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social is out, and it's excellent! Great stories, fresh movie pitches, and producer Addison Marshall finally makes an on-screen appearance! DARREN & JOSH MAKE A MOVIE is my favorite new show ⭐ youtu.be/p4p7j_vU7N0?...

Addison Goes Rogue & Darren and Josh Open the Mail Bag | Episode 10

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social kicks off with some crazy stories about hanging with filmmaker Brett Ratner (RUSH HOUR) 😂 Darren & Josh hold court with @thejoelynch.bsky.social & @adamgreen.bsky.social, plus a special appearance by horror legend Kane Hodder! youtu.be/x8pZIaeeFVQ?...

Darren & Josh x The Movie Crypt | Featuring Horror Legend Kane Hodder (Jason Voorhees!)

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The new episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social just dropped, featuring @madmanmendez.bsky.social! youtu.be/j12RuIVUDAo?...

The ‘SATANIC HISPANIC’ Mike Mendez Spills the Gory Details About Making Cult Films

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Darren Bousman & Josh Stolberg read film reviews for their past work from critics who are, shall we say, pugnaciously candid? Laughing in the face of the mirthless is just one reason to follow @djmakeamovie.bsky.social 😂 youtu.be/asYDL9W1Bmc?...

Darren & Josh Read Their BEST Reviews #2 | Mini-Pod

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I am OVER THE MOON because @djmakeamovie.bsky.social read my poetic ode to a fave sub-genre - possession horror - with a twist on the trope... and they liked the idea! 🤩 The poem start at 51 mins, but watch the whole ep because it's free film school! Thanks, Josh & Darren! youtu.be/sv4T2RqDljQ?...

Darren & Josh Visit the Black Market and Darren Threatens to Fist-Fight a Producer

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Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I just spent an hour at the coffee shop with Darren Bousman, @joshstolberg.bsky.social, and TERRIFIER star @laurenlavera.bsky.social talking about acting & the horror genre! Okay, I wasn't actually there, but this episode of @djmakeamovie.bsky.social sure feels that way! youtu.be/e8QklXaMo-Q?...

Terrifier’s Lauren LaVera talks Fame, Fear, and her love of Jackie Chan

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Mini-Pod #2 just posted. Darren & @joshstolberg.bsky.social trade their "best" reviews and try to read them without crying. www.youtube.com/watch?v=asYD...

Darren & Josh Read Their BEST Reviews #2 | Mini-Pod

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Darren & Josh Make a Movie @djmakeamovie.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

On this week's show, Darren and Josh chat with producers David Tish and Joshua Dietz and answer listener questions!