The Derek Diamond Experience

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  • #272: Rebecca Day
    The impact of Covid-19 has affected everyone and has changed the world in many ways. Film producer and psychotherapist Rebecca Day joins the show to chat with Derek about why she wanted to work in the film industry and the role of a producer. She also talks about what made her want to pursue a career in psychotherapy, the importance of “work-life balance”, the creation of her therapy practice “Film in Mind”, and what may happen in the film industry after Covid-19.

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    46 min
  • #271: Tom Deschenes
    The epicenter of all great films can be narrowed down to a few common things. A great story is one of those things. Filmmaker, screenwriter, and award-winning author Tom Deschenes joins the show to chat with Derek about their mutual love of pro wrestling, the use of characters in storytelling, the three act structure and how it applies to trilogies, how he got involved with the documentary “One Team: The Story of the Lewiston High School Blue Devils”, and the importance of networking in the film industry.

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    59 min
  • #270: Ryan Brookhart
    Derek is joined by artist and filmmaker Ryan Brookhart to discuss growing up in Ohio, recreating films as a kid, their thoughts on those that are critical of creative mediums, their mutual love of movie posters, and his time as Art Director of Full Moon Entertainment. They also talk about what could happen in the creative world after the pandemic, why he directed his latest film “Two Ways to Go West,” how the movie’s ending is relatable, and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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    56 min
  • #269: Kyle Couch
    Derek is joined by filmmaker Kyle Couch to discuss his small town roots, how that played into his love of storytelling, and becoming a filmmaker. Kyle also talks about why it’s a good thing for filmmakers to “wear many hats” during the process, what he loves about editing and writing, working on his first feature film “The Tent,” and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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    42 min
  • #268: Steve Wise Part 3
    Writer/director/producer Steve Wise joins the podcast to discuss all things screenwriting. We discuss the lessons Steve learned during his time at the University of Central Florida, how to get started with your script, character development, and dialogue. We also talk about things to avoid doing in a screenplay, getting critical feedback, and what to do with your screenplay once it's complete.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • #267: Mike Mayhall
    Writer/director/actor Mike Mayhall joins the show to chat with Derek about how Covid-19 has affected his work, wanting to be an actor from an early age, and performing in Disney and Universal stage shows. He also talks about the transition to film and television, why he became a writer/director, being nominated for an Emmy as part of his “Bronx SIU” series, doing stuntwork for “Bill & Ted Face the Music”, and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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    44 min
  • #266: Hamilton Roundtable Revisited

    To celebrate the release of the Hamilton film on Disney +, Derek is revisiting the Hamilton-themed episode of the podcast!

    (NOTE: This was originally released as Episode #195)

    Hamilton has become one of the most well-reviewed musicals in modern history, and we're talking about it on the podcast! Adam Waldron, Joey Truncale, Luke Thompson, Anna Striano, and Jake Hall join Derek to discuss how they were introduced to Hamilton, thoughts on seeing it live, and the possibilities of a Hamilton movie.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • #265: Cam Cowan
    Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, known for its lemurs and unique biodiversity. But the real Madagascar is much different than the world imagines. Former lawyer turned documentary filmmaker Cam Cowan joins the show to chat with Derek about why he made a career change, the inspiration behind his documentary “Madagasikara,” the most challenging aspects of making it a reality, and advice for aspiring documentary filmmakers.

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    57 min
  • #264: Jen Bagley and Mary Hewey
    Filmmakers Jen Bagley and Mary Hewey join the show to chat with Derek about how they met, what gave them the idea to make a documentary, learning Jack and YaYa’s stories, the challenges of making the documentary with no crew, how it emotionally affected them, and the impact they hope it has on the transgender and LGBTQ communities.

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    35 min
  • #263: Top 10 Villains in Film and TV
    Why are we fascinated by villains? There have been multiple occasions in film and television where the villain is more interesting than the protagonist. This week, Derek hosts a live edition of the podcast and talks about why he’s drawn to these types of characters, lists his Top 10 Villains in Film and TV, and also reads the lists of the viewers and listeners!

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    51 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,…