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 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.
The guest speaker discusses the connection between acting and memory in film production, citing the example of Memento and how immersive acting can help actors leave their performances "over there" once filming is done.
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.
