Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

Kathie Fong-Yoneda joins us to reveal the immense power of web series as a career builder for actors, writers, and filmmakers. Kathie is a script consultant with 30 years of experience in film & TV, including executive positions at Disney, Touchstone, Island Pictures, and Walt Disney TV Animation. She is the author of "The Script Selling Game: A Hollywood Insider's Look at Getting Your Script Sold & Produced."

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. http://www.indiefilmgrit.com/

2. http://www.kathiefongyoneda.com/

3. Book: "Byte Sized Television" https://www.amazon.com/Byte-Sized-Television-Create-Internet/dp/B005CDUKOG

4. Book: "TV and the Wild Wild Web" https://www.amazon.com/Television-Wild-Web-Blaze-Trail/dp/1615931996/

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Special Thanks to Kathie Fong-Yoneda

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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Steve Kaplan, Hollywood's most sought-after expert in comedy writing, joins us to talk about how comedy writers can succeed, what has changed in today's smartphone era, and the effects of what he calls the "outrage industry." Steve weighs in on the recent Rosanne controversy, how George Carlin would react today, and why comedy feature films are harder to market. Steve wrote the quintessential book about comedy writing, 'The Hidden Tools of Comedy.'

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. http://www.kaplancomedy.com

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Special Thanks to Steve Kaplan

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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Joshua A. Friedman is making it easier to find crew in your local area with his new app, Crew Me Up. He has worked on such productions as 'Law and Order' 'Adjustment Bureau,' and wrote the quintessential guidebook for production assistants: 'Getting it Done.' Later we're joined by the team who is putting 'Save the Cat' in your car! Dreamscape has a new audio version of this best-selling screenwriting book: guests Michael Olah, Erik Black,Amanda Heilmen.

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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. Crew Me Up app: http://crewmeup.com/ and https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crew-me-up/id1176591469?mt=8

2. 'Getting it Done' production assistant book: http://mwp.com/product/getting-it-done-the-ultimate-production-assistant-guide/

3. 'Save the Cat' audio book: https://store.savethecat.com/

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Special Thanks to Joshua A. Friedman, Michael Olah, Erik Black, Amanda Heilmen

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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Smartphone and social media expert Fran Jago joins us with all her latest gear picks to turn your phone into a film studio. Fran is a filmmaker, journalist, photographer, and founder of Get Ahead Media, offering free online tutorials for the modern smartphone filmmaker. Plus, HBO/IFP is offering money for newbie documentarians -- we discuss this vague, ongoing call for entries.

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. HBO/IFP offering money for newbie documentarians: http://www.ifp.org/about/hbo-true-story-development-fund/

2. Fran's Website: www.getaheadmedia.com

3. Gear Fran recommends: https://francescajagotraining.mykajabi.com/pages/smartphonevideogear

4. iPhone movies mentioned:

https://youtu.be/eta6duszRLc(The one she couldn't remember) https://youtu.be/u7KZrt_cHH0 (Unsane) https://youtu.be/ALSwWTb88ZU (Tangerine) https://youtu.be/KrN1ytnQ-Tg (Another one)

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Special Thanks to Fran Jago

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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Michael Laskin sees a new trend in actors creating their own content and taking charge of their brand, rather than relying on filmmakers to cast them. With his 35 years of professional acting on shows like 'Seinfeld,' 'Matlock,' 'LA Law,' and dozens more, he brings advice to new actors trying to survive today in a world where everyone is a filmmaker. He is the author of 'The Authentic Actor: The Art and Business of Being Yourself.'

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. http://www.michaellaskinstudio.com

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Special Thanks to Michael Laskin

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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Indie director William Dickerson joins us to raise awareness of mental illness with the premiere of his new feature film 'No Alternative,' a 90s period piece based on his troubled sister's battle with borderline personality. 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:
1. Tickets for June 7 'No Alternative' in LA https://danceswithfilms.com/film-listings-narrative-features/no-alternative/

2. http://williamdickersonfilmmaker.com/

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Special Thanks to William Dickerson

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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Filmmakers often use YouTube to upload trailers and behind-the-scenes content surrounding their films, but how can a they get the most out of this popular video platform? Sean Cannell of Think Media joins us to help filmmakers navigate the recent changes to YouTube's notification system and build a fan base. We are also joined by Houston Coley as a case study on YouTubing success.

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://www.polygon.com/2018/3/27/17168762/subscribers-youtube-missing-videos-bell-jesse-wells

2. https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/7/17319966/youtube-creators-demonetization-advertising-philip-defranco-logan-paul-pewdiepie-casey-neistat

3. https://www.youtube.com/user/houstonproductions1

4. https://courses.seancannell.com/p/tube-influence

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Special Thanks to Houston Coley and Sean Cannell

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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Apu on 'The Simpsons' has become a controversial character especially for Indian-Americans who are often mocked by the voice. Internet celeb Adi Shankar has teamed up with our guest John Rhodes of Coverfly. They are launching a contest seeking the perfect Simpsons script to finally change Apu in some meaningful way and to put an end to the controversy. We are also joined by Mara Lesemann with advice for women getting into the film business.

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://writers.coverfly.com/competitions/view/80

2. https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/01/entertainment/apu-simpsons-contest/index.html

3. https://www.maralesemann.com/

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Special Thanks to John Rhodes and Mara Lesemann

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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Tippi Hedren recently compared Alfred Hitchcock to Harvey Weinstein and we discuss the backstory surrounding this Hitchcock #MeToo controversy. Are things being misrepresented in the press? We are also joined by John Trigonis, author of 'Crowdfunding for Filmmakers.' John gives indie filmmakers basic steps for setting up your crowdfunding campaign and getting the best results.

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://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a12845357/tippi-hedren-weinstein-hitchcock

2. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-lee-moral/hitchcocks-co-workers-defend_b_2372184.html

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Special Thanks to John Trigonis

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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In this premiere episode we are joined by William Akers, author of 'Your Screenplay Sucks.' William gives indie filmmakers advice on avoiding common amateur pitfalls, including casting actors of the wrong age, lack of safety on set, feeding cast/crew with pizza on set, and more.

What are you shooting on? We also ask what format you're using: 1080p, 4k, 8k, or 35mm. Tweet us @borgusfilm or email [email protected] with your answers and if you're shooting on 35mm tell us why! Based on this article from Filmmaker Magazine: 31 Films Shot on 35mm Released in 2017

Special Thanks to William Akers

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.

Hitch20 Theme music by Radoslav Zdravkovic

Spoofdance: borgus.com/spoofdance

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