“Your sword is sharpened by all the people around you.” If you can let go of control and allow space for playfulness and creativity on set, you will create a great movie. Also, you will become a better filmmaker in the process.
In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Renfield, Chris McKay, discuss:
- Imitating adult filmmaking techniques as a kid
- How the stunt coordinator helped to accomplish a complex fight scene in the movie
- What is important to consider when selecting your team of collaborators
- How everyone on set is more focused when employing practical effects
- Maintaining engagement at all times on set
- Giving people room to make mistakes and treating them with love and kindness
- Why he knew Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage would be the right actors for this film
- Being open to listening - it makes you a better filmmaker
Make sure to watch Renfield, in theaters April 14.
Memorable Quotes
- “Action fatigue is real…it’s a real thing.” [15:53]
- “I like to shoot in the extremes, lens wise.” [22:23]
- “I want people to find things. I want people to discover things. I want them to make it their own.” [24:46]
- “Don’t be afraid to go big. Don’t be afraid to be expressive. Don’t be afraid to try things.” [32:14]
Mentioned Resources:
Renfield
The Weather Man
Kiss of Death
It Could Happen to You
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