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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

Borgus Network

Surviving as a Filmmaker in 2019. Join us as we chat about all things indie film, including interviews with industry pros.

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Collaboration is a Delicate Art | guest Linda Seger - Ep30
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05/10/19 • 21 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 screenplay and story coach, professional speaker and workshop facilitator.

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. Linda's website: https://www.lindaseger.com/

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Linda Seger

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - How to Explain Your Film to Others | guest Heather Hale - Ep40
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11/17/19 • 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/
  • 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-trouble
  • Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Finding Money for Your Film | guest Ben Yennie - Ep35
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07/02/19 • 53 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 Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.

Show Notes:

  1. Ben Yennie's site: https://www.theguerrillarep.com/
  2. ProductionNext: https://beta.productionnext.com/
  3. Producer Foundry: https://producerfoundry.vhx.tv/
  4. Upcoming guest on gaffer tape: https://www.gafferpower.com/
  5. Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Ben Yennie

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739

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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, and Blue Bloods.

QUESTION: Do subtitles annoy you while watching foreign films? Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.

Show Notes:

  • Roy's site: https://roysamuelson.com/
  • LA Suspense Masterclass, use code HITCH20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-suspense-masterclass-october-19-2019-tickets-68187096441
  • Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

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

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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:
1. https://store.savethecat.com/

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Jason Kolinsky and Bob MacFarlane

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Finding Investors for Indie Films | guest Tom Malloy - Ep26
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04/04/19 • 27 min

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:
1. Tom's website: http://tommalloy.com/

2. Tom at Filmmaking Stuff: http://www.filmmakingstuffhq.com and www.movieplanpro.com

3. Tom's production company: http://trickcandle.com

4. Tom's book: http://bankrollthebook.com/

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Tom Malloy

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Solve Your Fear of Marketing: Hire a PMD | guest Diane Bell - Ep23
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03/17/19 • 23 min

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:
1. Diane's website: www.rebelheartfilm.com

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Diane Bell

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Mythologist John Bucher on 2019 Oscars and New Media | Ep24
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02/18/19 • 23 min

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.

Show Notes:
1. Pre-Oscar Bash Streaming event: https://www.evensi.us/pre-oscar-live-stream-bash-httpswwwfacebookmwpfilmboo/288900331

2. John's website: http://www.tellingabetterstory.com/

3. Michael Wiese Books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwpfilmbooks/

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to John Bucher

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Clint Eastwood as a Filmmaker | guest Lester D. Friedman - Ep21
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12/26/18 • 17 min

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 filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.

Show Notes:
1. Visit the guest: https://www.amazon.com/Lester-D.-Friedman/e/B001HCVPWW

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Lester D. Friedman

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers - Minneapolis Meetup with Michael Wiese Authors | guest Ken Lee - Ep32
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06/08/19 • 29 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:

  1. Minneapolis meet link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-story-panel-and-social-hour-tickets-64939432591?ref=eios
  2. Michael Wiese Books: www.mwp.com

Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected]

Special Thanks to Ken Lee

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

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Get Real: Indie Filmmakers currently has 49 episodes available.

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The average episode length on Get Real: Indie Filmmakers is 32 minutes.

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