Get Real: Indie Filmmakers

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...

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 FIL...

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 &#3...

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 a...

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 IND...

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 w...

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 IND...

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 @borgusfil...