Film and Family
We're a married couple of filmmakers, supporting our family of seven through doing work we love, together. It's been a long and difficult journey, and we still have a lot to learn, but for us, it's well-worth the effort.
We developed this podcast and the Feature Filmmaker Academy for anyone who wants a career making feature films, especially those balancing that pursuit with the responsibility of parenthood and providing for a family.
Tune in as we study success patterns of industry professionals, interview other feature filmmakers, share takeaways from our favorite film courses or books, and give behind-the-scenes breakdowns and insights on films you love.
Film and Family
Ep. 60 - A Prepared Filmmaker is a Happy Filmmaker
Have you ever been on a stressful film set? These days, who hasn't? In this podcast, we talk about the best way to make your experience on set enjoyable!
In this Podcast Episode:
- The Latin root of the word “prepare”
- How use of the word has declined over time
- What is good preparation? Not too much or too little.
- The benefits of preparation outweigh those of procrastination
- How to make a plan but still not turn your brain off on set
- Some unconventional ways to prepare a feature
- Trust with your key collaborators as a form of contingency
- Do you rehearse before you arrive on set?
- Why actors with theater experience know how to prepare
- June’s reading, older films with actors who came from theater
- Can’t just review lines right before or rehearse by doing multiple takes
- People who make it look easy do all the hard work when nobody is around
- How do you know when you have prepared enough?
- Planning around your tendencies on the preparation spectrum
- Announcement: The Film and Family Academy doors open soon for 3 days only!
Learn about the Film and Family Program:
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