Canned Air #565 Yard Saleing: A Conversation with Actor and Writer Michael Tove

We sit down with writer Michael Tove this week to discuss his hit short film Yard Sailing and his incredible journey through the world of cinema. Michael shares his fascinating transition from being a simple extra on the set of The Handmaids Tale to producing a film that has achieved over 230 wins and nominations on IMDb. We dive deep into the making of Yard Sailing, including the staggering amount of auditions they received for just nine roles and what it was like working with veteran actors like Eric and Eliza Roberts. Michael also shares personal stories from his time on sets with legends like Bob Hope and Gregory Peck, offering a rare look at the passion and persistence required in the film industry. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, an actor, or a pop culture fan, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss! Watch Yard Saleing with the link below: https://www.emeraldoakproductions.com/film CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air Chapters 0:00 Intro to Michael Tove 3:20 Hitchcockian Storytelling Roots 7:15 Lessons from the Handmaids Tale Set 11:45 Screenwriting Training and Biopics 15:30 The 35 Year Journey of Yard Sailing 19:10 Working with Director Tom Logan 23:45 Casting 87000 Actors for 9 Roles 28:20 Working with Eric Roberts 32:50 Building Lasting Industry Friendships 37:15 The Can World Film Festival Success 41:30 Respecting Background Players on Set 46:45 Premiere Night and the Big Screen Experience 51:15 Persistence and the 15 Minutes of Fame 55:30 Auditioning for Forrest Gump 59:45 Stories of Bob Hope and Gregory Peck 1:02:45 Upcoming Projects and Wrap Up If you’d like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #filmmaking #yardsailing #michaeltove #indiefilm #hollywoodstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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