How to Get Your Short Out In the World & Write to Your Darkest Instincts

In life, we can’t please everyone. There will be people who “get us” and others who simply don’t. It’s the same when you’re a filmmaker. Your work won’t vibe with everyone who sees it, and that’s totally okay! It’s actually probably for the best.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with filmmakers Sam Baron and Madison Lanesy to discuss:

What it’s like to receive polarized reactions Feeling terrified to share projects with personal subject matterCareer lessons from Ice Age and Mrs.Doubtfire Having a YouTube video go viral at 17 years oldThe story behind the name of Sam’s short, The OrgyTurning in films as book reports in middle schoolThe beauty and freedom of improv actingSam’s process of submitting shortsPushing past fear and discomfortWorking with a team that believes in your projectMaking personal sacrifices while working on projects

Mentioned

Is This the Tool Filmmakers Need to Find Their Audience?

Short: Tall Dark and Handsome

Short: The Orgy

Short: YES, DADDY

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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.


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