Peter D. Marshall worked more than 40 years as a film and TV director, TV producer, 1stAD. He directed 30 episodes of TV and was 1stAD on 12 movies including Dawn of the Dead, The Butterfly Effect, and Happy Gilmore. He worked with directors like John Woo, Zack Snyder, Phillip Noyce, Ed Zwich, and John Badham . He worked with actors: Peter O’Toole, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Kathy Bates, Michelle Pfiefer, Mel Gibson, Ashton Kutcher, Goldie Hawn, Halle Berry, and Adam Sandler. P...
Dec 15, 2024•40 min
Dan Shaked is an actor in TV, film, and theater. He studied acting at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He played an Apple engineer in the movie Jobs with Ashton Kutcher, was in ABC’s Body of Proof, and NBC’s Mysteries Of Laura. Dan is also in the upcoming Lionsgate/Oliver Masucci series. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forri...
Nov 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 46
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 a...
Sep 26, 2022•23 min
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...
Feb 23, 2022•23 min
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.com Indie Film Hustle: http://w...
Feb 11, 2020•56 min
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 htt...
Jan 13, 2020•21 min
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.com Audio books narrated by...
Nov 28, 2019•35 min
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...
Nov 17, 2019•35 min
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...
Oct 05, 2019•46 min
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 Note...
Sep 24, 2019•23 min
Everything you ever wanted to know about gaffer tape! Marty Gage from Gaffer Power is our guest as we examine the importance of gaffer tape to film sets. After 15 years of working in film and television in a variety of capacities, Marty teamed up with a leading tape manufacturer in the US to produce a new brand of premium grade gaffer tape. Gaffer Power® was launched in December 2013 and is now the top selling brand of gaffer tape on Amazon. TRIVIA QUESTION: What's the name of the movie shown in...
Sep 20, 2019•26 min
Including "Audio Description" in your production will enable the 26 million blind in the US to enjoy your movie. Today's guest is Roy Samuelson, an Audio Description narrator based in LA whose narration includes blockbuster features like Venom, First Man, Get Out, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Spiderman: Homecoming, Skyscraper, Equalizer 2, Superfly, Pacific Rim, Uprising, The Hateful Eight, Steve Jobs, and Jason Bourne. He has also narrated TV shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, Lethal Weapon, a...
Aug 24, 2019•37 min
Weiko Lin has taught playwriting and/or screenwriting at Northwestern University, UCLA, and Taipei National University of the Arts. Based in Los Angeles and Boston, he is a tenured Associate Professor at School of the Arts at Emerson College. He received his B.A. in English (Creative Writing - Playwriting) and M.F.A. in Film and Television at University of California at Los Angeles. His credits as original story writer and producer include Chinese romance film 100 DAYS that released theatrically...
Aug 08, 2019•18 min
Greg Loftin says that screenwriters can learn a lot from film editors, especially when it comes to visual storytelling. Greg is a writer and director with a PhD from the University of Exeter, and author of 'Writing for the Cut' endorsed by Walter Murch. We are not paid by the companies or products we mention! GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: YouTube's new announcement about "personalized" ...
Jul 13, 2019•33 min
Today we talk with "The Guerilla Rep" Ben Yennie of ProductionNext and Producer Foundry about ways to raise financing for your indie film. We ask him what to say in meetings with potential investors, how many meetings to have, and other ways to raise finance before seeking investors. Ben is an executive producer and producer's rep in San Fransisco, author of "The Guerilla Rep" and "The State of the Film Industry Report." GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael...
Jul 02, 2019•54 min
Indie director, author, radio producer, and "Hitchcock Whisperer" Jeffrey Michael Bays talks about creating gripping moments for all genres of film. He produced the SiriusXM radio production 'Not From Space,' winner of the Mark Time and Communicator awards, and directed the suspense film 'Offing David.' Jeffrey is an adjunct instructor at Lights Film School, and travels the world teaching suspense techniques. He also co-hosts this podcast! GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and aut...
Jun 26, 2019•27 min
Indie director William Dickerson joins us to talk about directing a 90s period piece: his new feature film 'No Alternative' starring Kathryn Erbe. William teaches at New York Film Academy, and previously directed the indie suspense film 'Detour.' GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: William Dickerson's site: http://williamdickersonfilmmaker.com/ Upcoming guest on gaffer tape: https://www.gaffe...
Jun 19, 2019•52 min
Jeffrey returns from Switzerland, and Ken Lee joins us from Michael Wiese Books to reveal a big meetup in Minneapolis for filmmakers and screenwriters in July -- a chance to meet your favorite MW authors. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: Minneapolis meet link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-story-panel-and-social-hour-tickets-64939432591?ref=eios Michael Wiese Books: www.mwp.co...
Jun 08, 2019•29 min
Today we are joined by directing coach Peter D. Marshall, author of 'Making the Magic Happen,' to talk about how directors can manage those tough casting choices. Peter has worked in the motion picture and TV industry for 40 years as a director, TV producer, 1stAD, and TV-series creative consultant. His directorial credits include over 30 episodes of TV drama such as 'Once a Thief,' 'Wiseguy,' '21 Jump Street,' 'The Black Stallion,' and the 'Largo Winch.' GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by f...
May 18, 2019•17 min
Linda Seger is one of the world's foremost script consultants, best known for contributions to films like 'Braindead' and 'Universal Soldier.' Linda wrote several books on screenwriting, including Making a Good Script Great: A Guide for Writing & Rewriting , Creating Unforgettable Characters: Practical Guide to Character Development in Films, TV Series, Advertisements, Novels and Short Stories and The Art of Adaptation: Turning Fact and Fiction into Film . She is also an experienced screenpl...
May 10, 2019•21 min
Confused about indie film distribution in 2019? We are joined by the "Self Distribution Guy" to demystify the current film distribution marketplace. Jason Brubaker of Filmmaking Stuff and Filmmaking Stuff HQ is a motion picture executive in Los Angeles and an expert in digital VOD distribution. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: 1. Jason's sites: https://www.filmmakingstuff.com and https://w...
Apr 26, 2019•47 min
James Forsher, author of 'Stock Footage,' served as a consultant for ABC News and PBS Marketplace, and was a content producer at Person and Allyn & Bacon. His TV programs include Discovery's 'Hollywood Chronicles,' PBS' 'Lost Warriors,' and well as programs for Encore, A&E, and The Movie Channel. His own personal archive houses several thousand titles of Americana and entertainment-related footage throughout the 1990's. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey ...
Apr 18, 2019•33 min
Jason Kolinsky and Bob McFarlane join us from the 'Save the Cat!' team to introduce their newest screenwriting software which now includes tools for TV series and novel writers. Jason is Chief Marketing Officer and Bob is Lead Software Engineer, and 'Save the Cat! Story Structure Software 4.0' is now available at savethecat.com. NOTE: 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...
Apr 13, 2019•16 min•Ep. 27
Tom Malloy is an award-winning actor, producer, public speaker, and has raised over $25 million for indie film projects so far. He wrote the book "Bankroll: A New Approach to Financing Feature Films" which is considered the gold standard of film finance books. As an actor, Tom has worked with Oliver Stone and most recently starred in the film "#Screamers." GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: ...
Apr 04, 2019•28 min•Ep. 26
Morrie Warshawski joins us with specific steps on raising your film financing through house parties. Morrie wrote two books on fundraising: "Shaking the Money Tree" and "The Fundraising Houseparty." GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: 1. Morrie's website: http://www.warshawski.com/ Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.com Special Thanks to Morrie Warshawski Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays &a...
Mar 28, 2019•20 min•Ep. 25
Marketing is the thing indie filmmakers tend to be afraid of or don't fully understand, so they procrastinate. Sundance rebel Diane Bell says hiring a Producer of Marketing and Distribution (PMD) early in the development process is the key to success. Diane wrote 'Shoot From the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel' and offers classes online. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: ...
Mar 17, 2019•23 min•Ep. 24
Mythologist John Bucher joins us to talk about storytelling in the modern era, how new media formats effect the length and style of story. He is author of 'Master of the Cinematic Universe' and teacher at Studio School in LA. John is also hosting a Facebook live stream Friday Feb 22: the Pre-Award Live Stream Bash from Studio School about the upcoming Academy Awards. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. S...
Feb 18, 2019•24 min•Ep. 23
We talk with journalist Katie Kilkenny of The Hollywood Reporter about the phenomenon of film industry professionals living in their vans in Los Angeles. It's more common than you might think, and is apparently on the rise. Are they doing it by choice or necessity? GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: 1. Katie's article in THR: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/meet-entertainment-work...
Jan 19, 2019•19 min•Ep. 22
Film scholar Lester D. Friedman chats with us about Clint Eastwood as a filmmaker. He edited the new book of academic essays, "Tough Ain't Enough: New Perspectives on the Films of Clint Eastwood." Lester D. Friedman is the Senior Scholar-in-Residence in the Media and Society Programme at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. His other books include Citizen Spielberg, Cultural Sutures: Medicine and Media, Fires Were Started: British Cinema and Thatcherism. GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by film...
Dec 26, 2018•18 min•Ep. 21
Film & TV Producer Rona Edwards brings us real, concrete festival tips, including her 5 mistakes filmmakers tend to make. She has produced for NBC, USA, SyFi, ABC, VH1, Sat.1/Studio Hamburg, Warner Bros, Lifetime Movie Network, and is always developing books, screenplays, feature films and TV projects. Rona co-wrote two books: "The Complete Filmmakers Guide to Film Festivals" and "I Liked It, Didn't Love It." GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (w...
Dec 14, 2018•50 min•Ep. 20
