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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 11/25/2025

    Horses, People, and Persistence | guests Ashley Elaine & John Schimke

    Ashley Elaine is a producer and actor starring in 'Mayberry Man' and 'Mayberry Man: The Series,' as well as the soon to be released feature films, 'Empty Nets' and 'Disciples in the Moonlight.' After earning a marketing degree from the Fashion Institute of Design, Ashley launched her career as an event coordinator in Beverly Hills, California. Her exceptional work on weddings and events earned features in renowned publications such as People Magazine, Brides Magazine, The Knot, and InStyle Weddings. John Schimke is an award-winning director, producer, writer, and editor with over 20 years in the entertainment industry. Has collaborated with leading companies like Disney, HBO, Meta, MTV, HISTORY, and Food Network. He served as lead editor and producer on Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch). Film: Where the Wind Blows: (drama, western, period) select theaters and Apple TV and Prime. Adapted from Caroline Fyffe’s Prairie Hearts series. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Optioning the scriptProducer's neighbor makes the connectionRaising the moneyProducing and acting simultaneouslyActing process for 1800sProduction foibles and horsesMotivating when things get badWatch the movie: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wind-Blows-John-Schimke/dp/B0FKC2XVVB-- 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

    Horses, People, and Persistence | guests Ashley Elaine & John Schimke

  7. 10/20/2025

    Producing & Knowing Story Structure | guest Paul Chitlik

    Paul Chitlik has written for all the major networks and studios. He was story editor for MGM/UA’s The New Twilight Zone, staff writer for Showtime’s sitcom Brothers, wrote features for Rysher Entertainment, Nulmage, Promark, Mainline Releasing, and others. He directed episodes of Real Stories of the Highway Patrol and wrote and produced Alien Abduction: The McPherson Tape for UPN. Recently he wrote, produced, and directed The Wedding Dress for Amazon Prime. Paul taught screenwriting at UCLA, TV and film writing at Loyola Marymount, and founded their study abroad program in Budapest, Hungary. He has written two screenwriting books: Rewrite, and Screenwriting Sensei. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: ProducingProducer-director relationshipDevelopment process is getting harderAudience expectations are universalStory structure in series vs. featuresPaul's 7 points of story within the actsAlternate structuresRewriting and responding to feedbackWhat he's watching nowPaul's book: https://www.amazon.com/Screenwriting-Sensei-Complete-Writing-Script/dp/1615933638-- 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 & Knowing Story Structure | guest Paul Chitlik

  8. 09/16/2025

    Getting Through On-Set Crises | guest Richard Currie

    Richard Currie is a Scottish filmmaker from Cambodia who was 1stAD on a feature film that went wrong. He has a degree in TV from Aberdeen College and has spent years on TV and indie film productions. A "horrific" and "cursed" film shoot in Scotland led him to write a book about his experiences called Lights, Camera, Anarchy. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Location issuesConflict on setThe voice memosRichard's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1NDQM3D-- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Pre-order Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

    Getting Through On-Set Crises | guest Richard Currie
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