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.

Get Real: Indie Filmmakers is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Get Real: Indie Filmmakers, a arts show with 58 episodes published.

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  Producing an Ensemble Comedy | guests Keith Gerchak & Marisa Guterman

  Mar 12, 202637 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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...

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

  Mar 1, 202640 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.</p><p>Show Notes:</p>Seeing Lynch directLynch's styleWeird casting processTwin PeaksThe new Twin PeaksWilliam's new bookLynch's typewriterWilliam's webiste: https://williamdickersonfilmmaker.com/<p>--</p><p>Email us: info@borgus.com</p><p>Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.</p><p>Jeffrey's book...

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  Yes, Theatrical is Still a Thing | guest Kyle Henry

  Jan 4, 202647 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.</p><p>Show Notes:</p>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/<p>--</p><p>Email us: info@borgus...

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

  Dec 12, 202523 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>Film: Outrage: (political thriller) A podcaster is held hostage for saying something offensive.</p><p>GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and...

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

  Nov 25, 202531 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>John Schimke is an award-winning director, producer, writer, and editor with over 20 years in the entertainment...

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