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How This Writing Team Got Their First Feature (With a Little Help From This Podcast!)

39 min • 17 maj 2022

Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School Podcast helped them connect with their lead actress and how to create an egoless partnership that producers want to work with…

In this episode, we talk about…

Producing a film during COVID with a little less than 14 days to shoot
Fielding a cast who’s down for the film’s size, location, and shooting schedule
What it’s like working with actors who help move production forward easily
Writing a script that’s achievable even with significant limitations
Creating a horror film focused on new information vs. new kills
The power of collaboration and advice for putting ego aside
Studying other films and directors like studying game footage for athletes
Suggestions for getting your first feature made and the value of establishing relationships within the industry
Learning when, where, and how to put your foot down and pushback for the story

Links to Resources:

The Aviary - https://www.amazon.com/Aviary-Malin-Akerman/dp/B09KG7ZF3Q

Malin’s Interview on NFS Podcast - https://nofilmschool.com/malin-akerman-chick-fight

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