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How to Find Your Way Into the Industry with Jessica M. Thompson

36 min • 6 september 2022

We are joined by Jessica Thompson whose feature film, The Light of the Moon, won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at the SXSW Film Festival in 2017. Thompson explains how she got started in the film industry and shares her approach to choosing projects to work on.

In this episode, we talk about…

Being influenced by her favorite filmmakers - She decided to start her career as an editor
Moving from Australia to New York City for better opportunities in the film industry
Thompson’s approach to projects - She only does projects she is truly passionate about
Managing nerves before pitching for a script and dealing with disappointment if the pitch is rejected
How Thompson pitched five times before getting hired to direct the film The Invitation
Taking acting classes to help her better understand and communicate with the actors she works with
What specific approach Thompson applies during rehearsal time

Mentioned in the episode:

Jessica M Thompson - Filmography

Film: The Invitation

Film: The Light of the Moon

The Four Agreements

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