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.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

Surviving in a Predatory Film Industry | guest Alex Ferrari

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 &#39;Law and Order&#39; &#39;Adjustment Bureau,&#39; and wrote the quintessential guidebook for production assistants: &#39;Getting it Done.&#39;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&#39;Getting it Done&#39; 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.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Finding Local Crew With an App | guests Joshua A. Friedman & Voravong Nachampassak

Steve Kaplan, Hollywood&#39;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, &#39;The Hidden Tools of Comedy&#39; and &#39;The Comic Hero&#39;s Journey.&#39;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&#39;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.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Comedy, Cancel Culture, & Political Correctness | guest Steve Kaplan - Ep41

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 &#39;Courage to Love,&#39; (2000) and co-wrote, directed, and produced &#39;Absolute Killers&#39; (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&#39;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.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

How to Explain Your Film to Others | guest Heather Hale - Ep40

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&#39;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.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

SPECIAL REPORT #2: New Inside Info on Distribber's Closing | guests Alex Firarri & Jeff Witzeman

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.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

SPECIAL REPORT: Distribber Closing?

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&#39;s the name of the movie shown in our profile picture? Be the first to answer correctly and win gaffer tape. Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comGET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.Show Notes:Gaffer Power: https://www.gafferpower.com/Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

The Gaffer Tape Show | guest Marty Gage - Ep39

Including "Audio Description" in your production will enable the 26 million blind in the US to enjoy your movie. Today&#39;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 info@borgus.comGET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.Show Notes:Roy&#39;s site: https://roysamuelson.com/LA Suspense Masterclass, use code HITCH20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-angeles-suspense-masterclass-october-19-2019-tickets-68187096441Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Don't Forget Audio Description for the Blind | guest Roy Samuelson - Ep38

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 nationwide in Taiwan and premiered in Mainland China as an official selection of 2014 Golden Rooster Hundred Flowers Film Festival.GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.Show Notes:Weiko Lin: http://www.weikolin.comSend trivia answers to info@borgus.com to win some gaffer tape!Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comSpecial Thanks to Weiko LinHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Keeping Global Audiences in Mind as You Write | guest Weiko Lin - Ep37

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 &#39;Writing for the Cut&#39; 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&#39;s new announcement about "personalized" bell notifications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-7vDpZ72mESend trivia answers to info@borgus.com to win some gaffer tape!Minneapolis meet link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-story-panel-and-social-hour-tickets-64939432591?ref=eiosGreg&#39;s book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RW5JZQ5/Upcoming guest on gaffer tape: https://www.gafferpower.com/Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comSpecial Thanks to Greg LoftinHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Why Screenwriters Should Study Film Editing | guest Greg Loftin - Ep36

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&#39;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:Ben Yennie&#39;s site: https://www.theguerrillarep.com/ProductionNext: https://beta.productionnext.com/Producer Foundry: https://producerfoundry.vhx.tv/Upcoming guest on gaffer tape: https://www.gafferpower.com/Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comSpecial Thanks to Ben YennieHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Finding Money for Your Film | guest Ben Yennie - Ep35

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 &#39;Not From Space,&#39; winner of the Mark Time and Communicator awards, and directed the suspense film &#39;Offing David.&#39; 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 author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.Show Notes:Jeffrey&#39;s site: http://www.borgus.comSuspense With a Camera: Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Hitch20 series: bit.ly/2G1CFLqTweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

3 Steps to Creating Suspense With the Hitchcock Whisperer- Ep34

Indie director William Dickerson joins us to talk about directing a 90s period piece: his new feature film &#39;No Alternative&#39; starring Kathryn Erbe. William teaches at New York Film Academy, and previously directed the indie suspense film &#39;Detour.&#39;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&#39;s site: http://williamdickersonfilmmaker.com/Upcoming guest on gaffer tape: https://www.gafferpower.com/Audio books narrated by Forris Day: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Forris+Day+Jr.Tweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comSpecial Thanks to William DickersonHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Suspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Directing a 90s Period Piece and Attaching Stars | guest William Dickerson - Ep33

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=eiosMichael Wiese Books: www.mwp.comTweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comSpecial Thanks to Ken LeeHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Minneapolis Meetup with Michael Wiese Authors | guest Ken Lee - Ep32

Today we are joined by directing coach Peter D. Marshall, author of &#39;Making the Magic Happen,&#39; 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 &#39;Once a Thief,&#39; &#39;Wiseguy,&#39; &#39;21 Jump Street,&#39; &#39;The Black Stallion,&#39; and the &#39;Largo Winch.&#39;GET REAL INDIE FILM[CAST] is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.Show Notes:Article about tariffs: https://nofilmschool.com/indie-filmmaking-about-get-lot-more-expensivePeter&#39;s website: http://actioncutprint.com/YouTube version of this interview: https://youtu.be/yc2sDtgPGDMTweet us @borgusfilm or email info@borgus.comSpecial Thanks to Peter D. MarshallHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav ZdravkovicSuspense With a Camera: https://www.amazon.com/Suspense-Camera-Filmmakers-Hitchcocks-Techniques/dp/1615932739Follow us on Twitter @borgusfilm

Tough Casting Choices as a Director, How to Lead Auditions | guest Peter D. Marshall - Ep31

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

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