The Derek Diamond Experience

Actor and singer Kirk Taylor joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in Connecticut, how stealing a bike helped to change his life, learning the art of acting at New York University, and the moment when he realized he should take his faith seriously. He also talks about why it’s important to have a positive environment on set, the process of method acting, working with Robin Williams, his upcoming film Revival, and his advice for aspiring actors.

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The Derek Diamond Experience is live from the Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida! Director Travis Mills and actor Shannon Williams join the show to chat with Derek about why they wanted to work in the film industry, Travis’ inspiration behind his film Son of a Gun, and how Shannon got involved with the project. They also discuss funny on-set stories, the post-production process, and why you should absorb as much knowledge as possible on a film set.

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Actor and personal trainer Jasson Finney chats with Derek about growing up in Canada, playing as a drummer in various touring bands, becoming a personal trainer, and his crazy first audition as an actor. He also talks about the reality of the audition process, the steps an actor goes through on set, differences of working in film and television, working on Blue Mountain State, why he loves playing a villain, and the inspiration behind his children’s book “Adventures of Captain Pump!”

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Film composer and musician A.J. Caruso joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in New Orleans, what inspired him to become a musician, and his time as a touring musician across the southeast. He also talks about his transition into the film industry, making his first short film “Z.14.12,” learning new aspects of filmmaking, the process of scoring a film, how he “becomes” the projects he works on, and their mutual experiences with working on “Sur’vi!”

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Are the Transformers films really as bad as you remember? Would you say Superman Returns isn’t worth the media it was shot on? Find out as The Derek Diamond Experience returns to Pensacon! Derek hosts a special panel with Jason Robbins, Wally Phelps, and Julio Diaz as they have to come up with good things to say about movies everyone loves to hate!

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Emmy award-winning voice actor Rob Paulsen joins the show to discuss growing up in Michigan, what drove him to acting, his love of talking with fans, and the advantages of being a voice actor. He also talks about preparing for a role, some of his favorite characters he’s portrayed, why being diagnosed with cancer led to the inspiration behind his book “Voice Lessons,” and his upcoming appearance at Pensacon!

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Director Jenni Gold joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in Miami, attending the University of Central Florida’s film program, and why she enjoys seeing the audience’s reactions to her films. She also talks about the inspiration behind her documentary “CinemAbility,” the challenge of finding content, the portrayal of disabled people on-screen, the media’s perception of disabled characters, and what impact she hopes the film has.

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Filmmakers MarQ and Ren Morrison join the show to talk about growing up in the Orlando area, what inspired them to become filmmakers, and why “working for free” can sometimes pay off in the long run. They also discuss their documentary “Dammit, Jim, I'm Only a Documentary,” and how shooting one of the interviews became one of the scariest moments of Ren’s film career. They also discuss their mockumentary “Florida Bush League Wrestling: The Movie,” and the funniest behind the scenes moments.

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Actor and author Patrick Kilpatrick chats with Derek about being introduced to acting through writing a play, and the transition from theater to film acting. Patrick is primarily known for playing villains throughout his career, and goes through the process of preparing for a role, as well as the different types of villains in film. He also talks his book “Dying for Living: Sins & Confessions of a Hollywood Villain & Libertine Patriot!”

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Composer and filmmaker Kays Alatrakchi joins the show to discuss growing up in Italy, playing in a band with Rob Thomas, and connecting with UCF’s film community in Orlando. He also breaks down the process of coming up with the score for a film and collaborating with other musicians. Kays also talks about transitioning to other aspects of the industry, including writing and directing his short film “In Lucidity,” the struggles of post-production, and why he learned so much from those struggles.

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