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

  1. Oct 19

    Gen Z and Filmmaking | guest Miles Marti

    Miles Marti is a a filmmaker in Los Angeles, and a student at Loyola-Marymount University’s School of Film & Television. We talk with Miles about filmmaking from a Gen Z perspective, whether students are still watching movies, what influences them, and their future outlook. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Article from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/college-students-movies-attention-span/685812/Miles' website: https://milesmarti.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Gen Z and Filmmaking | guest Miles Marti

  2. Oct 13

    Coaching Actors | guest Michelle Danner

    MICHELLE DANNER has worked with Hollywood stars including Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Chris Rock, Michael Peña, Zooey Deschanel, and many others. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Michelle's website: https://www.michelledanner.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Coaching Actors | guest Michelle Danner

  3. Oct 12

    Short Thriller Gets 354 Festival Wins | guest Michael Tove

    Michael Tove: A story-teller at heart, Michael entered the film industry in 1989 in the feature film “The Handmaid’s Tale.” That led to four years of acting in film, television, commercials and industrials before economic realities of the industry forced a career shift. Fifteen years later, he befriended Thom Mount, past president of Universal Pictures. With Thom’s encouragement, he trained in screenwriting and production. He was a 2013 quarterfinalist in the PAGE International Screenwriting competition and a 2014 quarterfinalist in the Creative Writing Awards competition. In 2015, he was invited to attend the Nicholl Fellowship Awards presentation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His film: Yard Saleing, a short-form thriller that drew on the unpredictable narrative twists of O. Henry and Alfred Hitchcock. After an exhibit of the Dubai Crown Gems are stolen and never recovered, suburbanites Jim and Sally Marsh stumble onto clues to their whereabouts. Despite Jim's initial resistance, they embark on a quest to recover the diamonds and collect the One Million Dollar reward. However, as soon as they do, things go from bad to worse, resulting in consequences that are completely unexpected. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Michael's website: https://www.emeraldoakproductions.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Short Thriller Gets 354 Festival Wins | guest Michael Tove

  4. Sep 14

    His Film Got a Theatrical Release | guest Rob Hollocks

    Rob Hollocks is a British-born filmmaker, writer, director and producer, based in Los Angeles for over two decades and working across live-action features, animation, and international film marketing at the highest levels of the industry. He is also a partner in Beyond Casual media in Georgia, and a co-founder of Pickering Animation Studios in the UK.  His film: The Observance (his third film as writer-director and fourth as producer) enjoyed a highly successful festival run, garnering over 10 awards in the USA, Europe and Japan, (including a 'best director' win at the Hollywood Independent film festival) and was released theatrically at AMC cinemas across the United States. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Rob's website: https://robhollocks.com/Movie website: https://theobservancemovie.com/In-world fictional website: https://theobservance.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    His Film Got a Theatrical Release | guest Rob Hollocks

  5. Mar 13

    Producing an Ensemble Comedy | guests Keith Gerchak & Marisa Guterman

    Keith Gerchak is the great-grandson of Russian vaudevillians with 50 theater credits, from Motel opposite Paul Sorvino in Fiddler on the Roof, Disney's Finding Nemo the Musical. He also did TV, film and commercials, including The Derby Stallion, starring Zac Efron. Marisa Guterman is an actress/singer/songwriter and writer/producer best known for her role as the “Girl with Braces” in a memorable flashback in The 40 Year Old Virgin. Their film: Lost and Found in Cleveland: (drama/comedy) is a slice of life depiction over a 24-hour period that follows the personal odysseys of five very different people, whose lives intertwine when Antiques Road Show comes to Cleveland. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Distribution to nationwide marketsWhere the idea came fromMarketing campaign strategyRaising fundsThe directing duoA 50-piece orchestraTheir website: https://www.lostandfoundincleveland.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Producing an Ensemble Comedy | guests Keith Gerchak & Marisa Guterman

  6. Mar 1

    What's the Big Deal About David Lynch? | guest William Dickerson

    William Dickerson is a filmmaker, author, and adjunct professor at Hofstra University. He directed the films "Detour" and "No Alternative" and wrote the books Detour: Hollywood and the Tao of Twin Peaks. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Seeing Lynch directLynch's styleWeird casting processTwin PeaksThe new Twin PeaksWilliam's new bookLynch's typewriterWilliam's webiste: https://williamdickersonfilmmaker.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    What's the Big Deal About David Lynch? | guest William Dickerson

  7. Jan 4

    Yes, Theatrical is Still a Thing | guest Kyle Henry

    Kyle Henry is a filmmaker and associate professor from Northwestern University, Chicago, where he teaches editing, producing, writing, and directing. His latest documentary, Time Passages, is about Kyle's struggle to care for his mother during her final months with late-stage dementia. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: The power of self-distributionThe film festival lotteryHis database of theater contactsTheaters aren't deadSplits, 4-Walling, and Multi-nightsPreparation timeHis film: https://www.timepassagesfilm.com/-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Yes, Theatrical is Still a Thing | guest Kyle Henry

  8. 12/12/2025

    Releasing Political Films Can Be Scary | guests Marc Weinberg & Victoria Fraser

    Marc Weinberg and Victoria Fraser are screenwriting partners who have sold scripts to Paramount, USA, and Dick Clark Productions. They've also written for the Discovery Channel and A&E. Before they teamed up, Victoria worked as Director of Development for the Disney Channel. Marc has taught screenwriting at Boston University, Emerson College, and Brandeis University. He also developed a story structure course for Pixar animators. Film: Outrage: (political thriller) A podcaster is held hostage for saying something offensive. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Producing the film "Outrage"Making art in a politically charged timeSelf-funding the filmKnowing your niche on a productionWriting together as a married coupleNever give up-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Releasing Political Films Can Be Scary | guests Marc Weinberg & Victoria Fraser
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