A stunt guy on set goes to great lengths to impress the coordinators by taking on every challenge that is presented to him, even if it means being submerged in a barrel of ice cold goo, all for the love of the craft.
The hosts discuss a film production of Pilgrim's Progress made for evangelical outreach and remark on a fake Jesus that is used in the process.
The speaker shares how a wrong approach to lighting and audio, among other factors, could jeopardize the outcome of a film project, and the eventual solution was to take control and lead the project hands-on with a colleague.
A Hollywood producer discusses the challenges of increasing film budgets for global franchises like 007, especially during a time when movie theaters may not be operational.
The speaker reflects on the disconnect he felt while walking around Hollywood and the importance of learning what not to do as a film producer. He also discusses the interconnectedness of different industries and how they can feed off each other's success.
A producer discusses how a scene in a script came to life on screen and how the cameras captured the tension perfectly.
A former film production assistant reveals how buying drugs during production used to be like, including the risks and precautions taken.
A rented garage was converted into a soundstage used for filming teasers to raise money for full-length feature films. The owner also mentioned working on a comedy with a budget of $3.5 million.
The process of creating a film can start in one place and end up in a completely different place. Field trips and research trips are conducted to gather information and the brainstorming process is aided by a group of colleagues referred to as the brain trust.
A former film and television studies major describes how watching popular YouTubers like Casey Neistat and David Dobrik reignited his love for film production and editing.
