13 | Bill Mikita on "Chasing 3000" and Using Baseball to Tell Powerful Stories

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompodFollow Jessica on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessica_mikayla10/Check out Jessica’s website:https://www.thatssojess.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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”.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr.ee/reelwisdompodFollow Sarah on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sarahamarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktree.com/reelwisdompodLearn more about George’s films:https://www.movetheworldfilms.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://bit.ly/3yWWIYJLearn more about Copyright Slap:https://copyrightslap.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow and subscribe to the show:https://bit.ly/3yWWIYJCheck out Robert’s acting website:https://bit.ly/4gk8mxPCheck out Robert’s law website:https://bit.ly/4gipXpP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Check out Aurora’s website:https://www.aurorawinter.com/Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktree.com/reelwisdompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.