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Indie Film Craft 4 | How to Make Your Script Undeniable to an Indie Producer (ft. Julie Waters)

By The Screenwriting Life

7:59 AM EDT on August 28, 2025

Join TSL Workshops: tslworkshops.circle.soEvery writer dreams of getting their script into the right hands — but what actually makes a producer want to fight for your project?This week, Jeff sits down with powerhouse indie producer Julie Waters (Watermark Media), fresh off producing OH, HI! — one of the few films sold at Sundance this year and now playing in theaters. Julie not only shares what makes a script feel undeniable, but also demystifies the real roles of networks, studios, production companies, and producers. She breaks down who’s really buying, who’s paying, and who you’re actually pitching when you walk into the room.If you’re trying to figure out how to move from “great script” to “must-make project” — and want a clear map of how the business truly works — this episode is for you.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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