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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 30 MIN

Screenwriter and Producer - Michael Box

from The Tiberius Show · host The Tiberius Show

Screenwriter, producer, and musician Michael Box (Echo Eterna) joins Tiberius to talk indie filmmaking—from writing dystopian, neo-noir, and horror stories to producing on a budget and building creative teams. Michael shares the origin of his new project “Speak Easy” (a music-driven dystopia where self-expression is illegal), how ADHD fuels his creativity, and why leadership and collaboration matter as much as camera gear. Stick around for Math Corners (film budgeting math!) and Heart of a Lion (leadership in action).Discussion Points•    What a screenwriter vs. producer actually does on a film•    Why Michael loves dystopian, crime, and horror stories•    The concept behind “Speak Easy” and writing music for the film’s band•    Making movies in Ohio and the realities of indie funding•    Crafting story: starting with concept → characters → worldbuilding•    On-set collaboration, rewrites, and checking ego at the door•    ADHD as a creative superpower (focus, hyper-fixation, and systems)•    Practical math on set: budgets, gear, and light/aperture ratios•    Leadership for filmmakers: communication, conflict resolution, and integrityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

Screenwriter, producer, and musician Michael Box (Echo Eterna) joins Tiberius to talk indie filmmaking—from writing dystopian, neo-noir, and horror stories to producing on a budget and building creative teams. Michael shares the origin of his new project “Speak Easy” (a music-driven dystopia where self-expression is illegal), how ADHD fuels his creativity, and why leadership and collaboration matter as much as camera gear. Stick around for Math Corners (film budgeting math!) and Heart of a Lion (leadership in action).Discussion Points•    What a screenwriter vs. producer actually does on a film•    Why Michael loves dystopian, crime, and horror stories•    The concept behind “Speak Easy” and writing music for the film’s band•    Making movies in Ohio and the realities of indie funding•    Crafting story: starting with concept → characters → worldbuilding•    On-set collaboration, rewrites, and checking ego at the door•    ADHD as a creative superpower (focus, hyper-fixation, and systems)•    Practical math on set: budgets, gear, and light/aperture ratios•    Leadership for filmmakers: communication, conflict resolution, and integrityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

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