Screenwriter and Producer - Michael Box
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 integrity
