The Derek Diamond Experience

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompodCheck out Jessica's website:https://www.kikalabs.com

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

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompodFollow Bill Mikita:https://www.instagram.com/billmikita/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mikita-7581a63/

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompodCheck out Any Paige’s website:https://andypaige.com/Learn more about Shop Home & Heart:https://shophomeandheart.com/

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://bit.ly/3yWWIYJWatch “Men Behind Closed Doors: Stories For Survival":https://bit.ly/3XlG8eDCheck out Kurtz's website:https://bit.ly/3Xk1HMG

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. Follow and subscribe to the show: https://bit.ly/3yWWIYJ Follow “Welcome to Jay” on social media: Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Aw4GIW Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dTAu8S Watch the “Welcome to Jay” trailer: https://bit.ly/3Xc0JSt Learn more about the “Welcome to Jay” premiere: https://bit.ly/4fWXHc8

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.”Check out Joe’s website:https://www.joerlansdale.com/Follow and subscribe to the show:http://linktree.com/reelwisdompod

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 the Volume: My Life in Film and TV":https://amzn.to/46rYMEBFollow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompod