Yes, Theatrical is Still a Thing | guest Kyle Henry

Yes, Theatrical is Still a Thing | guest Kyle Henry

From Get Real: Indie Filmmakers by Borgus Network

January 4, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

Filmmaker Kyle Henry discusses his documentary on caring for his mother with dementia and the current state of theatrical distribution.

Kyle Henry is a filmmaker and associate professor from Northwestern University, Chicago, where he teaches editing, producing, writing, and directing. His latest documentary, Time Passages , is about Kyle's struggle to care for his mother during her final months with late-stage dementia. GET REAL INDIE FILMMAKERS is hosted by filmmaker and author Jeffrey Michael Bays (www.borgus.com), and filmmaker Forris Day, Jr. Show Notes: The power of self-distribution The film festival lottery His database of theater contacts Theaters aren't dead Splits, 4-Walling, and Multi-nights Preparation time His film: https://www.timepassagesfilm.com/ -- Email us: info@borgus.com Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays & Forris Day, Jr. Jeffrey's book Creatives Working Together: https://www.amazon.com/Creatives-Working-Together-Communication-Professionals/dp/1041091893

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeffrey Michael Bays, Forris Day, Jr.

Guest: Kyle Henry

Topics covered

  • self-distribution
  • film festivals
  • theater industry
  • documentary filmmaking
  • dementia care

Keywords

  • indie filmmaking
  • documentary
  • theater
  • film festivals
  • self-distribution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northwestern University, Borgus Network

Books & works: Time Passages, Creatives Working Together

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