The Derek Diamond Experience

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  • #282: Monsters Anonymous Revisited

    Derek takes a look back at a fun interview from 2016 with Jason Robbins and Wally Phelps, the co-writers of the horror comedy film “Monsters Anonymous”! 

    (NOTE: This originally aired as Episode 101 on May 5, 2016)

    Podcasters/filmmakers Jason Robbins and Wally Phelps chat with Derek about how they met, the days of message boards, the process of making their short film Monsters Anonymous (writing the script, how Jeremy London got involved, their Kickstarter campaign, the craziness of filming) and more!

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    1 hr 2 min
  • #281: Jaqueline Fleming and Jeremy Holm
    Actors Jaqueline Fleming and Jeremy Holm join the show to chat with Derek about how Covid-19 has affected their career, what made them want to become actors, and how working in theater helped transition to careers in film and television. They also talk about their time on set of their latest film “Don’t Look Back”, fun on-set stories, and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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    35 min
  • #280: Top 5 Horror Films
    Since the days of Edgar Allen Poe, audiences have been fascinated by the horror genre. And that popularity has grown even more since the inception of horror films. Derek kicks off Halloween Horror Month with a special Facebook Live podcast to discuss his new appreciation for the genre and how he overcame his long-standing anxiety for it. He also lists his Top 5 Horror Films, and reads the lists of the viewers and listeners.

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    40 min
  • #279: Danielle Deadwyler
    Actor Danielle Deadwyler joins the show to chat with Derek about how Covid-19 has affected her career, the culture of her hometown of Atlanta, and what made her want to become an actor. She also talks about why she wanted the role of Lemon Cassidy in “The Devil to Pay”, why it felt empowering to her, her time on set of the “Watchmen” TV series, and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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    37 min
  • #278: Paige McCay and Java Moody
    Film festivals have become more prevalent with the rise of independent filmmaking. Paige McCay and Java Moody join the show to chat with Derek about what made each of them want to become filmmakers, and the creation of their production company “321 Productions”. They also talk about why they wanted to create the Mountain Tales Film Festival, the challenges of changing the festival due to Covid-19, and some powerful advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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    41 min
  • #277: Back to the Future Roundtable
    Back to the Future has been regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made. Filmmakers Steve Wise (Sur’vi) and Jessie McCormack (Piss Off, I Love You) join Derek to discuss their memories of being introduced to “Back to the Future”, why it’s considered a “perfect film”, and the underrated performances of Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson. They also talk about some of their favorite moments, the importance of Alan Silvestri’s score, and the overall legacy of the film.

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    57 min
  • #276: Kevin & Nikki Del Principe
    Derek is joined by filmmakers Kevin and Nikki Del Principe to discuss how the pandemic has affected their career, why you don’t have to live in Los Angeles to be a filmmaker, and what made them want to work in the industry. They also talk about the value of having a strong filmmaking community, the process of making their first feature “Up on the Glass”, some of the film’s emotional moments, advice for aspiring filmmakers, and answers questions from Derek’s Patreon subscribers.

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    58 min
  • #275: Jessie McCormack
    Derek is joined by writer/director/actor Jessie McCormack to discuss how the pandemic has affected her work, their mutual love of 80s films, and how she fell in love with the entertainment industry at an early age. She also talks about transitioning from acting to writing, the inspiration behind her webseries “Piss Off, I Love You,” the importance of having a good cast and crew, advice for aspiring filmmakers, and answers questions from Derek’s Patreon subscribers.

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    40 min
  • #274: DC Fandome Recap PLUS Top 5 Live Action DC Movies
    DC Fandome, Warner Bros and DC’s virtual Comic-Con, garnered 22 million live viewers and gave us a glimpse into the future of the DC films. Derek hosts a special Facebook Live podcast to recap the massive amount of news from the event, including the incredible trailer for “The Batman,” the possibilities of future DC films exploring the multiverse, and how DC can catch up to Marvel Studios. Derek ends the show by listing his Top 5 Live Action DC Movies, and also reads the lists of the viewers!

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    48 min
  • #273: Ben Rekhi
    Derek is joined by writer/director/producer Ben Rehki to discuss how the pandemic has affected his career, what may happen with the movie theater business model, and what the “new normal” could possibly be for the entertainment industry. Ben also talks about discovering his love of filmmaking at an early age, learning a wealth of knowledge on the set of “O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?,” the challenges of creating his film “Watch List,” and how it relates to events happening in the United States.

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    1 hr 2 min

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Award-winning filmmaker, content creator and podcaster Derek Diamond explores the intricate journey of overcoming adversity and struggles through open discussions on topics like dealing with anxiety,…