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Piloting Real-Time Post-Collab on Damien LeVeck’s Holiday Horror

37 min • 28 oktober 2023

Is the best time to release your horror film during the month of October? Damien LeVeck certainly doesn’t think so. Damien is an award winning filmmaker known for his work in the horror genre. We can’t wait to see his most recent film, A Creature was Stirring. This “Christmas meets horror” movie will be released this December.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with filmmaker Damien LeVeck to discuss:

One of the best horror scripts he has ever read
Why he takes script submissions on his website
Taking a good script and making it into a great script
How a Minimum Guarantee (MG) deal works
Using the cloud system provided by Black Magic Design
A simple tech tip that all directors should know
The challenge of writing, directing, producing, and editing your own movie
Doing screenings in order to get honest feedback

Memorable Quotes

“You should be glad you did this, because it might be the only time in your life when you will take these kinds of risks.” [3:39]
“If you cannot see the twist coming on the page, that’s a real feat.” [7:21]
“If you know how to edit, you will be a much better director.” [18:24]

Resources:

A Creature was Stirring

Top Legal Mistakes Filmmakers Make and How To Avoid Them

Skubalon Entertainment

Damien’s Instagram

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