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Get Real Indie Filmmakers

Jeffrey Michael Bays, Forris Day, Jr.

Booking Overview

An interview-focused filmmaking show about the independent film industry, typically featuring working filmmakers and other industry professionals discussing their projects and craft. Strong candidates include indie directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, acting coaches, and film educators with professional credits, festival recognition, releases, or relevant publications; booking difficulty appears low.

Metrics

Episodes: 61

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@borgus.com

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Host

Jeffrey Michael Bays - Filmmaker and author of Suspense With a Camera.

Forris Day, Jr. - Filmmaker.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working film-industry professionals with project credits or relevant expertise, such as filmmakers, actors, producers, screenwriters, acting coaches, and film educators or authors.
Required Achievements:  
Credits in film, television, theater, or production, Independent films with festival recognition or distribution, Relevant books, teaching experience, or established industry expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Michelle Danner - Coaching Actors And Her Work As An Acting Coach.

Michael Tove - His Short Thriller Yard Saleing And Its Festival Success.

Rob Hollocks - Making And Releasing The Observance, Including Its Festival Run And Theatrical Distribution.

Marisa Guterman - Producing The Ensemble Comedy Lost And Found In Cleveland.

Keith Gerchak - Producing The Ensemble Comedy Lost And Found In Cleveland.

Recent Topics

Film, Independent Film, Film Production, Screenwriting, Acting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Get Real Indie Filmmakers
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Coaching Actors | guest Michelle Danner

October 13, 2026

MICHELLE DANNER has worked with Hollywood stars including Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Chris Rock, Michael Peña, Zooey Deschanel, and many others.GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr.Show Notes:Michelle's website: https://www.michelledanner.com/--Email us: info@borgus.comHosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr.Jeffrey's book Creatives Working...

Short Thriller Gets 354 Festival Wins | guest Michael Tove

October 12, 2026

Michael Tove: A story-teller at heart, Michael entered the film industry in 1989 in the feature film “The Handmaid’s Tale.” That led to four years of acting in film, television, commercials and industrials before economic realities of the industry forced a career shift.Fifteen years later, he befriended Thom Mount, past president of Universal Pictures. With Thom’s encouragement, he trained in screenwriting and production. He was a 2013 quarterfinalist in the PAGE International Screenwriting c...

His Film Got a Theatrical Release | guest Rob Hollocks

September 14, 2026

Rob Hollocks is a British-born filmmaker, writer, director and producer, based in Los Angeles for over two decades and working across live-action features, animation, and international film marketing at the highest levels of the industry. He is also a partner in Beyond Casual media in Georgia, and a co-founder of Pickering Animation Studios in the UK. His film: The Observance (his third film as writer-director and fourth as producer) enjoyed a highly successful festival run, garnering over 10...

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How do I get in touch with Get Real Indie Filmmakers?

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What is the email for Get Real Indie Filmmakers?

The publicly listed email for Get Real Indie Filmmakers: info@borgus.com.

How many listeners does Get Real Indie Filmmakers have?

Podseeker estimates Get Real Indie Filmmakers reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Get Real Indie Filmmakers?

Get Real Indie Filmmakers typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Working film-industry professionals with project credits or relevant expertise, such as filmmakers, actors, producers, screenwriters, acting coaches, and film educators or authors. Common among recent guests: Credits in film, television, theater, or production; Independent films with festival recognition or distribution; Relevant books, teaching experience, or established industry expertise. Recent guests include Michelle Danner, Michael Tove, and Rob Hollocks.

How hard is it to get booked on Get Real Indie Filmmakers?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Get Real Indie Filmmakers cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Independent Film, Film Production, Screenwriting, and Acting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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