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Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond

Derek Diamond is an award-winning filmmaker, content creator and podcaster. Join Derek as he learns about the inner workings of the film industry through one-on-one conversations and roundtable discussions with actors, directors, screenwriters and others from the independent film scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15 | Jessica Payne's Passion for Teaching and Learning

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/11/21

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

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14 | Scream Roundtable

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/10/31

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompod Hosted on Acast. See

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13 | Bill Mikita on "Chasing 3000" and Using Baseball...

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/10/24

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

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12 | Jessica Mikayla's Story of an Up-and-Coming Talent

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/10/17

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

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6 | The Beauty of Storytelling with Aurora Winter

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/09/05

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,

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4 | Jeffrey Morgan on “Welcome to Jay” and Growing...

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/08/22

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

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1 | Alex Hyde-White

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/08/01

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.Buy Alex's book, "In

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From the Archives: Jackie Dallas

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/07/25

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, 2022Follow and

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From the Archives: Terissa Kelton

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/07/11

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, 2022Follow and subscribe to

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An Update on the Podcast

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/06/13

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#400: Actress Shabana Azmi

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/05/13

Actress Shabana Azmi joins the show to chat with Derek about celebrating 50 years in the film industry, the heartwarming support she received from her father, taking the lessons she’s learned and adding them to her acting craft, and growing up in a creative family. She also talks about how her stage work has helped her film career, the landscape of filmmaking in India, embracing her age as an actor, and playing the role of Admiral Parangosky in the “Halo” series.Follow Shabana Azmi on Instagram and

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#399: Actor and Producer Drew Moerlein

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/05/08

Actor and producer Drew Moerlein joins the show to chat with Derek about what led him to the entertainment industry, why it's important to not "stay in one lane", how producing became his "business outlet", playing the role of Captain America in the upcoming "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra" video game, and his role in the indie horror film, "Bloodline Killer".Follow Drew Moerlein on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drewmoerlein/Follow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast

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#398: Band on the Run's Jeff Hupp, Brian Cusac &...

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/04/29

Filmmakers Jeff Hupp, Brian Cusac and Merritt Fritchie join the show to chat with Derek about the inspiration behind "Band on the Run," using their connections in the ad business to assemble the crew for the film, how Larry Bagby got involved, and funny stories from the set.Follow Band on the Run:http://bandontherunmovie.com/Follow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#396: Documentary Filmmaker Eriksen Dickens

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/04/01

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Eriksen Dickens joins the show to chat with Derek about his unique path to the film industry, the early struggles of starting his own production company and the emotional process of making "His Legacy", a documentary about the life of his late father.Check out Eriksen's website:http://platinumpeek.com/Follow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#395: "The Voice of Beast" George Buza

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/03/25

Actor George Buza joins the show to chat with Derek about the excitement for the "X-Men '97" animated series, what led him to become an actor, finding the voice of Beast in "X-Men: The Animated Series," and the experience of meeting fans at conventions.Follow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#393: Actress Krista Dane King

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/02/26

Actress Krista Dane King joins the show to chat with Derek about what made her want to get into the entertainment industry, how acting for theater helped her transition into film, her role in "The Caregiver" as a woman suffering from ALS, and her latest film, "Altered Reality."Follow Krista on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristadanekingFollow and subscribe to the show:https://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#392: Screenwriter James Roberts

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/02/19

Screenwriter James Roberts joins the show to chat with Derek about what led him to becoming a writer, advice he received early in his career, writing "Here for Blood" and his time on the set of the film.Purchase tickets for the Golden State Film Festival:https://bit.ly/3OM7oyhWatch "Here for Blood":https://www.screambox.com/Follow James on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JamesRoberts519Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linkstree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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#391: Award-Winning Director Jeff Margolis

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/02/12

Award-winning director Jeff Margolis joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to work in the television industry, his experience of directing the Academy Awards, and writing his memoir, "We're Live in 5: My Extraordinary Life in Television."Buy Jeff Margolis' memoir:https://amzn.to/3HWOsJlFollow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#390: Actor Bruce Davison

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/02/01

Actor Bruce Davison joins the show to chat with Derek about how a theater appreciation course at Penn State University led to his pursuit of a career in acting, working with Lucille Ball on the set of Mame, his role as Senator Robert Kelly in the original X-Men film, advice he received early in his career that he still uses today, and his time on set of Suitable Flesh.Follow Bruce Davison on Instagram:http://instagram.com/bruce.davisonFollow and subscribe to the

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#389: Actress and Author Jaime Andrews

Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond ·

2024/01/22

Actress and author Jaime Andrews joins the show to chat with Derek about her early years in the entertainment industry, how the 2020 election inspired her award winning film, "The Division," and why she released her memoir, "The Brink," twenty years after she wrote it.Follow Jaime Andrews:http://www.jaimeandrews.com/Follow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/ddiamondpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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