Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

By Borgus Network

Surviving as a Filmmaker in 2019. Join us as we chat about all things indie film, including interviews with industry pros.

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

Get Real: Indie Filmmakers episodes:

December 15, 2024Working on Studio Films & TV | guest Peter D. Marshall
Peter D. Marshall worked more than 40 years as a film and TV director, TV producer, 1stAD. He directed 30 episodes of TV and was 1stAD on 12 movies including Dawn of the Dead, The Butterfly Effect, and Happy Gilmore. He worked with directors like John Woo, Zack Snyder, Phillip Noyce, Ed Zwich, and John Badham. He worked with actors: Peter O’Toole, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Kathy Bates, Michelle Pfiefer, Mel Gibson, Ashton Kutcher, Goldie Hawn, Halle Berry, and Adam Sandler.
Peter was also a film instructor for Vancouver Film School 2008 – 2023 in both Vancouver and Shanghai.
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Peter's website: https://actioncutprint.com/
Peter's book: https://www.amazon.com/MAKING-MAGIC-HAPPEN-Craft-Directing/dp/1615932658
Forris' audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
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Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
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41min
November 27, 2024On the Acting Process | guest Dan Shaked
Dan Shaked is an actor in TV, film, and theater. He studied acting at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He played an Apple engineer in the movie Jobs with Ashton Kutcher, was in ABC’s Body of Proof, and NBC’s Mysteries Of Laura. Dan is also in the upcoming Lionsgate/Oliver Masucci series.
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Dan's website: https://www.danshaked.com/
Forris' audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
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Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
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33min
September 26, 2022Know Your On-Set Lingo | guest Christine Chen
Christine Chen is a film producer, director and 1st AD. She is one of the founders of GET REELISMS, a picture book made for filmmakers or film lovers to learn set lingo, walkie talkie etiquette, and a plethora of other crucial information for surviving a TV/movie/film set. Christine’s recent feature, "Erzulie" (Erzz-uh-lee) had a limited theatrical run in May 2022 and is now available on VOD through Kamikaze Dogfight Films and Gravitas Ventures.
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Christine's website: https://www.christinewchen.com/
Get REELisms book: https://www.getreelisms.com/
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Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
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23min
February 23, 2022 Directing TV | guest Dan Attias
Dan Attias has worked as a director in the film and television industry since 1984 and has been nominated for multiple Emmy awards for his comedy directing. He continues to work on some of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed American television shows, including Homeland, The Americans, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Previously he has directed The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, True Blood, Entourage, The Killing, True Detective, The Walking Dead, Bloodline, Friday Night Lights, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Lost, and The Boys, among many others.
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
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Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
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23min
February 11, 2020Surviving in a Predatory Film Industry | guest Alex Ferrari
Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle joins us for an epic discussion about the changing indie film industry, how to survive as an indie filmmaker in 2020, and how to use the power of the niche to compete with big studios.
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business - http://www.filmbizbook.com
Indie Film Hustle: http://www.indiefilmhustle.com
Indie Film Hustle TV: http://www.indiefilmhustle.tv
Filmtrepreneur: http://www.filmtrepreneur.com
Bulletproof Screenwriting: www.bulletproofscreenwriting.tv
On the Corner of Ego and Desire (Sundance Film): http://www.egoanddesirefilm.com
Shooting for the Mob (Based on the Incredible True Filmmaking Story): http://www.shootingforthemob.com
Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm
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57min
January 13, 2020Finding Local Crew With an App | guests Joshua A. Friedman & Voravong Nachampassak
Joshua A. Friedman and Voravong Nachampassak are making it easier to find crew in your local area with their new app, Crew Me Up. Josh has worked on such productions as 'Law and Order' 'Adjustment Bureau,' and wrote the quintessential guidebook for production assistants: 'Getting it Done.'
Not a paid endorsement.
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Crew Me Up app: http://crewmeup.com/ and https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crew-me-up/id1176591469?mt=8
'Getting it Done' production assistant book: http://mwp.com/product/getting-it-done-the-ultimate-production-assistant-guide/
Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.
Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm
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22min
November 28, 2019Comedy, Cancel Culture, & Political Correctness | guest Steve Kaplan - Ep41
Steve Kaplan, Hollywood's most sought-after expert in comedy writing, joins us to talk about "cancel culture" and surviving as a comic in the age of political correctness. Steve wrote the quintessential book about comedy writing, 'The Hidden Tools of Comedy' and 'The Comic Hero's Journey.'
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Steve's website: http://www.kaplancomedy.com
Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.
Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm
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35min
November 17, 2019How to Explain Your Film to Others | guest Heather Hale - Ep40
Heather Hale is a film and television writer, director, and producer with over 60 hours of credits that have won Emmys. She wrote the Lifetime Original Movie 'Courage to Love,' (2000) and co-wrote, directed, and produced 'Absolute Killers' (2011). Her latest book for filmmakers and screenwriters is "Story Selling."
GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Heather's website: https://heatherhale.com/
Distribber closing updates: 1.) Variety: https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/independent-distribution-companies-distribber-close-down-1203354408/ 2.) LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2019-10-25/indie-filmmakers-streaming-distribber-trouble
Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.
Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm
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36min
October 05, 2019SPECIAL REPORT #2: New Inside Info on Distribber's Closing | guests Alex Firarri & Jeff Witzeman
BREAKING: Documentary filmmaker Jeff Witzeman talked with someone on the inside of Distribber and reveals some details. Alex Firarri of Indie Film Hustle has successfully pulled his film from Distribber and recovered all his customer reviews and ratings. Jeff and Alex join us for this special report.

GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Jeff Witzeman's film: https://www.amazon.com/Cancer-Can-Killed-Carlos-Garcia/dp/B0748MZ5C5
Indie Film Hustle: www.indiefilmhustle.com
Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/distribber/
Variety article: https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/independent-distribution-companies-distribber-close-down-1203354408/?fbclid=IwAR2jGOW1jJkIp_vf5RrCsjg9BAlLC4qTTrBBZJoah9Z8nCBjPRO1_RVIUjY
Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm
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46min
September 24, 2019SPECIAL REPORT: Distribber Closing?
BREAKING: Distribber is apparently closing, leaving thousands of indie filmmakers wondering what to do. We talk with media strategist Jon Reiss, founder of 8 Above and author of "Think Outside the Box Office" about options moving forward.
CORRECTION 9/24: Jon mentions that iTunes relies on Rotten Tomatoes for reviews - they don’t anymore, but Apple TV does.

GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.
Show Notes:
Jon Reiss: http://jonreiss.com/ and http://www.8above.com
What Kind of Movies Did Distribber Attract? https://stephenfollows.com/what-kinds-of-movies-did-distribber-attract/?fbclid=IwAR1iFbqEdkMAO-YEq_c3SmOb0VTABOoA5vhk-lO1hhya1_USs982VVCyqf4
Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/distribber/
Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]
Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.
Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic
Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739
Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm
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FAQs about Get Real: Indie Filmmakers:

How many episodes does Get Real: Indie Filmmakers have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.