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How This First Time Filmmaker Got it Done By Laying it All on The Line

43 min • 5 april 2022

Nadine Crocker recalls the roller coaster of challenges she faced while filming her directorial debut "Continue" and why more films need to address suicide and mental health issues…

In this episode, we talk about…

What inspired Nadine to take on her directorial debut
Nadine’s 10 year journey of writing, performing, exploring and sharing the story of Continue
How reading other scripts and taking acting classes helped Nadine craft her first screenplay
Calling in favors, donuts and begging to create a film in 19 days
Being your authentic self and sharing your passion and story to help others
The importance of finding a team that has a genuine connection to your material
Trying to finish edits when the whole world shut down and moving forward in complete fear
Recognizing you have to keep working other jobs even if you’re making a film
Challenges of the festival circuit and having blind faith in your work no matter what happens
Letting go of what you can’t control and creating a film you truly love
Details about Nadine’s upcoming projects and shedding light on suicide, trauma, and mental health