Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

The filmmaking podcast that tells it like it is. Join 'Suspense With a Camera' author Jeffrey Michael Bays and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. for candid conversations about making movies, the state of the industry, struggles of the indie world, including interviews with industry pros.

  1. 09/26/2022

    Know 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/-- Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    23 min
  2. Directing TV | guest Dan Attias

    02/23/2022

    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: -- Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    23 min

  3. 02/11/2020

    Surviving 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.comIndie Film Hustle: http://www.indiefilmhustle.comIndie Film Hustle TV: http://www.indiefilmhustle.tvFilmtrepreneur: http://www.filmtrepreneur.com Bulletproof Screenwriting: www.bulletproofscreenwriting.tv On the Corner of Ego and Desire (Sundance Film): http://www.egoanddesirefilm.comShooting for the Mob (Based on the Incredible True Filmmaking Story): http://www.shootingforthemob.comTweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    56 min

  4. 01/13/2020

    Finding 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 info@borgus.com 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

    21 min

  5. 11/28/2019

    Comedy, 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.comAudio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    35 min

  6. 11/17/2019

    How 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-troubleAudio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    35 min

  7. 10/05/2019

    SPECIAL 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/B0748MZ5C5Indie Film Hustle: www.indiefilmhustle.comFacebook 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_RVIUjYTweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    46 min

  8. 09/24/2019

    SPECIAL 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.comWhat Kind of Movies Did Distribber Attract? https://stephenfollows.com/what-kinds-of-movies-did-distribber-attract/?fbclid=IwAR1iFbqEdkMAO-YEq_c3SmOb0VTABOoA5vhk-lO1hhya1_USs982VVCyqf4Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/distribber/Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com 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

    23 min
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The filmmaking podcast that tells it like it is. Join 'Suspense With a Camera' author Jeffrey Michael Bays and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. for candid conversations about making movies, the state of the industry, struggles of the indie world, including interviews with industry pros.

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  • Creator
    Borgus Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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