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Jessica Payne is known for Halfway There, Rogue Tiger, Across LA in 80 Minutes and Flip: Theme and Variations. She loves working across countries and format: film, television, music, audio, and live performance. She is also a director, writer, producer, and the creator and host of the video podcast series "Creator's Cafe."
Jessica joins the show to chat with Derek about how growing up on a dairy farm led to her love of theater and performing, how teaching has helped her improve as an actress, her excitement for the future of the film industry, and the importance of looking for inspiration.
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In this special Halloween edition of the podcast, Derek is joined by returning guests Jason Robbins, Wally Phelps and Joey Image to discuss one of the most influential horror films of all time - Scream.
They talk about the hype leading up to its release in 1996, how it reinvented the horror genre, some of their favorite moments from the film, and if it would have the same impact if were released today.
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Bill Mikita is the writer and producer of the movie “Chasing 3000.” Based on the true story of Bill and his brother’s cross-country trip to see Roberto Clemente get his 3,000th base hit, the story of how a career lawyer became a Hollywood writer and film producer is nothing less than inspiring.
Bill joins the show to chat with Derek about what led to “Chasing 3000” becoming a reality, how Ray Liotta became involved and how that impacted the funding of the film. He also talks about the importance of having his brother involved with the process, the charm of baseball stories, and his next project - titled “Brewer’s Boys,” - a story about baseball icon Chet Brewer.
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Jessica Mikayla has an impressive resume that includes projects for Disney+, FX, Showtime, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix and more. She has been nominated for a 2024 NAACP Image Award and recently won a 2023 SOVAS Award. Both as a theatrical and voice over actor, Jessica is one of the leading up and coming talents in the industry.
Jessica joins the show to chat with Derek about how an episode of “Full House” inspired her to become an actress, her memorable introduction to John Stamos, the differences between voice acting and on-camera acting, her role in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and advice for young actors.
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Sarah Alexandra Marks was born in Essex. She first trained as a dancer going on to perform at prestigious venues, most notably The Royal Opera House. She transitioned to screen acting and quickly began racking up an impressive list of Film credits with notable artists and directors.
Sarah joins the show to chat with Derek about falling in love with the entertainment industry at an early age, the transition from dancing to acting, making a short film as a tribute to her mother, and her experiences on set of her latest film, “Escape”.
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Andy Paige is an actress, beauty expert, inventor and spokesperson. With her current role as Pearl, on ABC’s General Hospital, Andy Paige mimics her actual QVC guest host expertise, captivating and selling products to both TV audiences through innovative consumer advertising.
Andy joins the show to chat with Derek about how growing up in a small Alabama town shaped her into who she is today, moving to New York at a young age, how she got the role of Pearl on ABC’s General Hospital, and what drives her in her different career paths. She also talks about how a horrific accident led to the creation of the GirlyGoGarter, the fast-paced environment of working on a soap opera, and the innovative way that General Hospital is appealing to their fanbase.
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George Siegal is a former newscaster, sportscaster, and weathercaster. After his career, he transitioned into the world of filmmaking and formed the documentary film company Move the World Films, Inc. He wrote, directed and produced the award-winning documentary films “The Last House Standing” and “License to Parent.”
George joins the show to chat with Derek about the unpredictability of independent filmmaking, how he transitioned from working in news to making film, the raw reality of documentaries, what led to the making of his documentary, "Built to Last: Buyer Beware” and the emotional impact that making the documentary had on him.
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Evan Zeisel is a filmmaker, entrepreneur and the co-founder of Copyright Slap, a system which helps independent artists fight piracy by providing an affordable way for creators to protect their work.
Evan chats with Derek about what led him to the film industry, his first experience with online piracy and how that led to the creation of Copyright Slap. He also talks about how simply watching indie films on streaming platforms can help the filmmakers, the mind set of consumers when it comes to digital products, and what Copyright Slap offers to filmmakers.
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Robert Sciglimpaglia is a Certified Worker’s Compensation Specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association and is admitted to Connecticut and New York, and also the United States Supreme Court. In addition to the practice of law, Robert is also a professional actor and voice-over artist and is a member of SAG-AFTRA.
Robert chats with Derek about why he loves to practice law, how law is intertwined into every aspect of human society, and what led him to pursue an acting career. He also talks about how the infamous 2012 Chevy Super Bowl commercial, “Happy Grad”, became a reality, why the commercial taught him to never “phone in” a performance, some of his favorite roles, and the various aspects of entertainment law.
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Aurora Winter, MBA, is a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, TV writer-producer and the founder of www.SamePagePublishing.com. Using her expertise in film and neuroscience, she helps people tell memorable stories that build brands, books, and businesses.
Aurora chats with Derek about her early career as a film producer, her passion for helping aspiring writers, and why it’s a good idea to turn a screenplay into a book. She also talks about her “Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse” series, listens to Derek pitch the story of his wife’s short film, “Plain Jane”, the need for creative fulfillment, and the challenges of crowdfunding.
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Kurtz Frausun is a four time award-winning experimental filmmaker. He's a graduate of Southern Methodist University, a member of the International Association of Press Photographers, and founder of Versus Opinion Clothing.
Kurtz chats with Derek about growing up on classic films, how those led to his pursuit of filmmaking, and their mutual respect for different film styles. They also discuss how an abusive relationship motivated Kurtz’s latest documentary, “Men Behind Closed Doors: Stories For Survival,” how he helped the men involved to become more comfortable in telling their stories, and how simply talking can help us as a society.
WARNING: Strong language throughout the episode.
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Jeffrey Morgan is a documentary filmmaker. Born in California and raised in Alaska, Jeffrey made fifteen short films before finishing high school and with the financial assistance from his Native American tribe, the Fallon Paiute, he graduated from NYU’s Kanbar Institute of Film and Television in 1999. His debut documentary feature “Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence” world premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival to much acclaim and was co-presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Jeffrey chats with Derek about how growing up in a small town in Alaska led to his interest in film, attending New York University’s film program, and how a meeting with Alice Brewton Hurwitz resulted in the making of “Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence.” He also talks about the town of Jay was mentioned throughout production and how the story of Gus Benjamin’s murder led to the creation of the “Welcome to Jay” documentary.
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Jonathan Miller is the founder and CEO of Parsonex Enterprises and its affiliates. A visionary financial professional with over two decades of experience, he has guided Parsonex to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America.
Not content to rest on his laurels in finance, Jonathan has also ventured into the entertainment sector. His debut feature film, "Publish or Perish," produced through Alation Media, has garnered numerous awards at international film festivals.
He chats with Derek about how he got involved with “Publish or Perish” and the challenges he faced as a first-time producer. He also breaks down the process of getting a film financed and offers advice to aspiring producers.
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Joe R. Lansdale is an author and screenwriter who has written novels and stories in many genres, including western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense. He has also written for comics as well as "Batman: The Animated Series." He chats with Derek about how film and comics influence his work, his writing process, and his unique view on screenwriting. He also talks about the process of his work being adapted for film and television, and writing for “Batman: The Animated Series.”
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Alex Hyde-White is an actor who is known for his roles in "Pretty Woman", "Catch Me if You Can", and the infamous unreleased "Fantastic Four". He sits down with Derek in studio to talk about why he moved from Los Angeles to Pensacola, the early days of his acting career, and their time working together on "The Walker". They also discuss Alex's "Three Days of Hamlet" documentary, how he became involved in Roger Corman's "Fantastic Four" film, and working with the late Bob Newhart.
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As we approach the launch of "Reel Wisdom", Derek looks back at an episode of the "Feature Presentation" podcast:
Actor Jackie Dallas joins the show to chat with Derek about why she chose being an actor over working in the medical field, and lessons she's learned throughout her career. She also talks about why she wrote and directed her short film "Proud," her experience on set of "Stranger Things," and advice for aspiring actors.
NOTE: This was originally released on October 4, 2022
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As we approach the launch of "Reel Wisdom", Derek looks back at an episode of the "Feature Presentation" podcast:
Executive Producer Terissa Kelton joins the show to chat with Derek about what made her want to work in the film industry, why using your work as therapy is a good thing, working on the "Harriet the Spy" animated series for Apple TV +, and why it's important to "pay it forward" in the entertainment business.
NOTE: This was originally released on September 22, 2022
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As we approach the launch of "Reel Wisdom", Derek looks back at an episode of the "Feature Presentation" podcast:
Visual FX Producer Zach Hamelton joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to work in the film industry, the differences between "visible" and "invisible" effects, a day in the life of a Visual FX team, and his experiences working on "Star Trek: Picard" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
NOTE: This was originally released on August 8, 2022
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As we approach the launch of "Reel Wisdom", Derek looks back at an episode of the "Feature Presentation" podcast:
Filmmaker Jeff Bollow joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to get into the film industry, transitioning from acting to working behind the camera, and his "FAST Screenplay" system, why it's important to have alignment in the creative and business sides of filmmaking, and his future aspirations of building an independent film studio.
NOTE: This was originally released on July 5, 2022
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Derek Diamond gives an in-depth explanation of why The Derek Diamond Experience came to an end, what you can expect from Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond, and when the podcast will launch.
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