Filmmaking Without Fear: Recent Episodes
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Take a journey with award-winning filmmaker Elizabeth Blake-Thomas and Director of Photography Duncan Johnson as they share their filmmaking knowledge and break down their past films. Learn how to be a true “filmmaker without fear” and create magic from script to screen.
In season 2, join Elizabeth and her daughter Isabella, an accomplished actress, as they explore the creative process and ultimate purpose behind their latest projects. This season, focused on the art of storytelling, will help you breathe life into your ideas and fully realize how to tell the stories in your head and heart.
Elizabeth and Isabella discuss different types of safety and making yourself feel safe.
Elizabeth and Isabella discuss living with your decisions and not being afraid to speak up.
Elizabeth and Isabella discuss plans not sticking, and it's okay for things to not go to plan.
Elizabeth and Isabella discuss not being perfect and that there is no "end" when working on yourself.
Elizabeth and Isabella outline their future projects and impart their final words of wisdom about overcoming fear to tell your story.
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Learn what Elizabeth and Isabella’s ultimate goals were as they created and completed “Will You Be My Quarantine?”, a project both sharply defined by and determined to overcome the challenges of the pandemic.
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Learn what Elizabeth and Isabella’s ultimate goals were as they created and completed “Will You Be My Quarantine?”, a project both sharply defined by and determined to overcome the challenges of the pandemic.
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Filming under normal conditions can be stressful enough, but with a pandemic and all its restrictions comes even more moving parts to juggle. Elizabeth and Isabella share how they managed to safely pull off “Will You Be My Quarantine?” within a tight schedule and COVID regulations.
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Though the world was put on pause during national lockdown, Elizabeth and Isabella kept busy with several projects. Learn what they worked on during quarantine and how they managed to pull it off amid the challenges and restrictions posed by COVID-19.
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Filming Death Link was a wild experience for numerous reasons. From last-minute script changes to a looming pandemic, discover what Elizabeth and Isabella did to make sure the film was finished and the story stayed true.
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Join Elizabeth and Isabella as they discuss the roles they stepped into on the film Death Link--some more familiar, and some completely new--and how their past experiences informed the decisions they made on this project.
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Though Evie Rose and its many purposes evolved during the edit, Elizabeth and Isabella’s ultimate goal remained the same: to tell a moving story. Listen as they share what the film means to them and what they took away from the experience of making it. Evie Rose is available to stream on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3a2hgPg
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When disaster strikes just before filming begins, tough decisions must be made. Learn how Elizabeth and Isabella adapted to pull off the shoot for Evie Rose, and what they learned along the way. Evie Rose is available to stream on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3a2hgPg
Listen as Elizabeth and Isabella share the process that went into creating their film Evie Rose, a tale inspired by Isabella’s real-life friendship with her 100-year-old neighbor. Evie Rose is available to stream on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3a2hgPg
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After spending years on the shelf, Across the Pond was finally brought to fruition. Discover what Elizabeth and Isabella learned from making their first TV show, and what the future has in store for the project. The pilot episode of Across the Pond is available to stream on MDE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xQGDxt2Ycw
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Five Brits, two days to shoot, one small houseboat. Learn all about the fun Elizabeth and Isabella had shooting Across the Pond, along with the obstacles posed by budget, location, and limited experience. The pilot episode of Across the Pond is available to stream on MDE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xQGDxt2Ycw
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Elizabeth and Isabella share how they embarked on Elizabeth’s first foray into television with Across the Pond, and did so with one of their most personal stories to date. The pilot episode of Across the Pond is available to stream on MDE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xQGDxt2Ycw
In this episode, Elizabeth and Isabella also mention their friend and collaborator, Abbie Rose, whose music has been featured in MDE projects. Check out her work at @abbietheroses on Instagram
UNSEEN was a powerful project for Elizabeth on both a personal and professional level. Learn how the film evolved and unlocked its full potential throughout the storytelling process, from writing the script to screening the finished film. UNSEEN is available to stream on MDE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
In this episode, Elizabeth and Isabella discuss the theatre where UNSEEN screened. Check out https://arenascreen.com for more info. For more information about Elizabeth's work with Awareness Ties, go to https://www.awarenessties.us/elizabethblakethomas.html.
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Elizabeth and Isabella recount the hectic shoot for UNSEEN, as well as all the unexpected moments and last-minute changes that helped define the project and enhance the story. UNSEEN is available to stream on MDE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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UNSEEN was a passion project that became an incredible learning experience for Elizabeth and Isabella. Learn how a film incredibly close to Elizabeth’s heart came to be, and what was unique about the creative process for this short. UNSEEN is available to stream on MDE’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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Elizabeth had several purposes in mind when she decided to make Running on Empty. Listen as she and Isabella reflect on finishing the project, and what they took away from the experience. Running On Empty is available to stream on Sofy: https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/running-on-empty
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With the script finalized, Elizabeth and Isabella set out to bring Running On Empty to the screen. Discover what they learned on set and how the shoot impacted the execution of the film. Running On Empty is available to stream on Sofy: https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/running-on-empty
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Learn how Elizabeth and Isabella came up with the idea for their short film Running On Empty, a collaborative effort that taught them tons about the writing process. Running On Empty is available to stream on Sofy: https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/running-on-empty
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Elizabeth and Isabella share their top ten pieces of advice for bringing your story to life on screen.
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What do vampires and horticulture have to do with telling a story? Listen as Elizabeth and Isabella explore everything that goes into their storytelling process, from creation, to performance, to the ultimate purpose behind it all.
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You may have a million-dollar idea, but will it cost a million to make? Join Elizabeth and Isabella as they recount their experiences working on a tight budget.
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Elizabeth Blake-Thomas is an award-winning director, writer, producer, philanthropist, and above all, a storyteller. Her daughter, Isabella, is a seasoned veteran of the film industry and an accomplished film, television, and theatre actress. Together, they dive even deeper than season one’s Filmmaking Without Fear to explore the creative process and ultimate purpose behind their latest projects. Season two, anthologized as Storytelling Without Fear, will help you breathe life into your ideas and fully realize how to tell the stories in your head and heart.
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Elizabeth and Duncan hold a Q & A session about the process of making UNSEEN.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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Post-production on UNSEEN presented new variables such as VFX, marketing for submission to the Academy, and a screening in Los Angeles. Learn what Elizabeth and Duncan took away from the project as it wrapped and what they’ll carry forward on their future films.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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From the technical elements to the visual storytelling, discover what elements Elizabeth and Duncan used to make UNSEEN an emotionally resonant and high-quality film.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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When a drastic casting change, a tight shooting schedule, and a family emergency threatened to upend UNSEEN’s shoot, Elizabeth and Duncan had to improvise to get the project done. Learn what they did to keep their cool and work on the fly to keep UNSEEN from falling apart.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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Can you ever be too prepared to film? Discover what Elizabeth and Duncan did to ensure that UNSEEN was top quality on all fronts before filming began.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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As they prepared to shoot UNSEEN, Elizabeth and Duncan did more pre-production than ever before. Learn how their ambition drove them to make their script, their locations, their cast, and their budget work as they brought the project to life.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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With a solid foundation of knowledge behind them, Elizabeth and Duncan sought to elevate their craft and make their next project better than ever before, setting their sights on a new passion project, UNSEEN.
UNSEEN is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzrOmdwXGo
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Three whirlwind years and six feature films later, Elizabeth and Duncan began expanding their knowledge and taking on new projects with the hope of elevating their craft. Learn how they pushed themselves to become better filmmakers and prepared for their most recent project together.
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Learn how Elizabeth and Duncan’s years of experience began to pay off as they entered post-production for Sounds of Silence.
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From fog machine mishaps to filming in a foreign language, Elizabeth and Duncan recount the highs and lows of shooting Sounds of Silence.
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How do you shoot a European period piece in modern Los Angeles? Discover what Elizabeth and Duncan learned in pre-production for Sounds of Silence.
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When a unique opportunity arose to collaborate on a film with a charity, Elizabeth and Duncan began work on their sixth feature film, Sounds of Silence. Discover how the challenges of shooting a foreign film and a period piece impacted the development of the film.
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Elizabeth and Duncan hold a Q & A session about the process of making Maybe I’m Fine. Maybe I'm Fine is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Im-Fine-Rob-Mayes/dp/B08KG1QF7F
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After a hectic but inspiring shoot, Elizabeth and Duncan were ready to dive into post-production and be more hands-on than ever before with the edit of the film. Learn what was left on the editing room floor and how the post-production process helped shape the final film. Maybe I'm Fine is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Im-Fine-Rob-Mayes/dp/B08KG1QF7F
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What do you do when facing issues with your location, fleeting daylight, and several pages left to shoot? Elizabeth and Duncan recap one of the hardest days of shooting on Maybe I’m Fine, along with some of their favorite moments from filming. Maybe I'm Fine is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Im-Fine-Rob-Mayes/dp/B08KG1QF7F
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From lost voices, to scheduling conflicts, to cheated locations, learn how Elizabeth and Duncan worked around setbacks and made movie magic on the set of Maybe I’m Fine. Maybe I'm Fine is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Im-Fine-Rob-Mayes/dp/B08KG1QF7F
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For Maybe I’m Fine, Elizabeth and Duncan took their pre-production on the road to scout locations and plan for the shoot. Learn how they grappled with the challenges of filming on location and discover what they wished they’d done differently. Maybe I'm Fine is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Im-Fine-Rob-Mayes/dp/B08KG1QF7F
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With four films under their belts, Elizabeth and Duncan put their hard-earned knowledge to the test and took on their most ambitious project yet: a road trip movie. Discover all the logistical concerns and production needs they factored into the script writing process for their fifth feature, Maybe I’m Fine. Maybe I'm Fine is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Im-Fine-Rob-Mayes/dp/B08KG1QF7F
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Elizabeth and Duncan hold a Q & A session about the process of making Sand Angels.
Sand Angels is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Angels-Charlie-Wright/dp/B087ZY87F4
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Distribution may be the end of your film’s journey, but as Elizabeth and Duncan advise, it should play a role in your project from the start. Discover what they learned about distribution and marketing as they completed Sand Angels.
Sand Angels is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Angels-Charlie-Wright/dp/B087ZY87F4
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After an exciting shoot, Elizabeth and Duncan began to assemble the final product in post-production. Learn from their experience how to factor in story, quality control, and audience when editing your film.
Sand Angels is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Angels-Charlie-Wright/dp/B087ZY87F4
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What’s the best way to run a set? Discover what Elizabeth and Duncan learned about how they like to shoot as they filmed Sand Angels.
Sand Angels is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Angels-Charlie-Wright/dp/B087ZY87F4
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Right on the heels of their third film, Elizabeth and Duncan set out to make their fourth feature, Sand Angels. Learn how the film started coming together from finalizing the script, to scouting the locations, to filming within a tight time frame to create the final product.
Sand Angels is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Angels-Charlie-Wright/dp/B087ZY87F4
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Elizabeth and Duncan hold a Q & A session about the process of making League of Legend Keepers.
League of Legend Keepers is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/League-Legend-Keepers-Shadows/dp/B081S7LB87/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=league+of+legend+keepers&qid=1592984265&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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“We’ll fix it in post” is a great motto...until you get to post. Learn how Elizabeth and Duncan handled the challenges they faced during post-production on League of Legend Keepers.
League of Legend Keepers is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/League-Legend-Keepers-Shadows/dp/B081S7LB87/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=league+of+legend+keepers&qid=1592984265&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Discover how Elizabeth and Duncan shot League of Legend Keepers with limited budget and time while maintaining the quality of the production.
League of Legend Keepers is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/League-Legend-Keepers-Shadows/dp/B081S7LB87/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=league+of+legend+keepers&qid=1592984265&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Elizabeth and Duncan discuss the highs and lows of location shooting on League of Legend Keepers with tight budgets, schedules, and regulations.
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As Elizabeth and Duncan recap the process of making their third film, The League of Legend Keepers: Shadows, learn how to write a film based on its genre, target audience, and marketing potential.
League of Legend Keepers is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/League-Legend-Keepers-Shadows/dp/B081S7LB87/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=league+of+legend+keepers&qid=1592984265&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Elizabeth and Duncan hold a Q & A session about the process of making Pretty Outrageous.
Pretty Outrageous is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Outrageous-Isabella-Blake-Thomas/dp/B07F1GJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pretty+outrageous&qid=1597086190&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Elizabeth and Duncan share their experiences with quality control checks and marketing as they sought to distribute Pretty Outrageous.
Pretty Outrageous is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Outrageous-Isabella-Blake-Thomas/dp/B07F1GJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pretty+outrageous&qid=1597086190&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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With the benefit of hindsight, discover what knowledge Elizabeth and Duncan took away from post-production on Pretty Outrageous.
Pretty Outrageous is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Outrageous-Isabella-Blake-Thomas/dp/B07F1GJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pretty+outrageous&qid=1597086190&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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From the actors to the cameras, there are so many variables on set that make or break the film. Learn what Elizabeth and Duncan liked best on the set of Pretty Outrageous, along with what they wish they’d done differently.
Pretty Outrageous is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Outrageous-Isabella-Blake-Thomas/dp/B07F1GJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pretty+outrageous&qid=1597086190&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Three words sum up the biggest issues Elizabeth and Duncan had while shooting Pretty Outrageous: location, location, location. Discover how they learned the hard way what every location needs and how to properly film on location.
Pretty Outrageous is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Outrageous-Isabella-Blake-Thomas/dp/B07F1GJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pretty+outrageous&qid=1597086190&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Learn what Elizabeth and Duncan took from their first film and applied when shooting their second, along with some of the difficulties of working on a tight budget and navigating different viewpoints on set.
Pretty Outrageous is available to stream on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Outrageous-Isabella-Blake-Thomas/dp/B07F1GJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pretty+outrageous&qid=1597086190&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
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Their second film was bigger and better, but with this new opportunity came new challenges. Learn how Elizabeth and Duncan juggled pre-production for Pretty Outrageous and prepared their cast and crew to shoot.
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With one film under their belt, Elizabeth and Duncan recount how they took their idea for another film and began the process of making their second feature, Pretty Outrageous.
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Elizabeth and Duncan hold a Q & A session about the process of making Trust Prey Hope.
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With Trust Prey Hope complete, Elizabeth discusses screening the film and what prevented the project from moving forward.
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Shooting the film is just the beginning. Discover all the things Elizabeth learned about post-production as she edited Trust Prey Hope.
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Elizabeth and Duncan underscore the importance of communication as they share more stories from the set of Trust Prey Hope.
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Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Learn how Elizabeth and Duncan coped with hiccups on the set of Trust Prey Hope and kept their cool through the challenges they faced.
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With the cast and crew in place, Elizabeth and Duncan review the pre-production they did before shooting Trust Prey Hope.
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Who are the essential crew members in a production? Learn who Elizabeth and Duncan had on their team to make Trust Prey Hope great--and which pieces they were missing.
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Elizabeth and Duncan discuss how they gathered all the pieces to embark upon creating their very first film together and Elizabeth’s directorial debut, Trust Prey Hope.
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To conclude level one, here are Elizabeth and Duncan’s top ten pieces of advice for success in the film industry.
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Learn how to specialize in films within a specific genre while avoiding being pigeonholed.
In this episode, Elizabeth and Duncan mention Save the Cat by Blake Snyder as formative reading material for aspiring filmmakers, available through Amazon and other booksellers: https://www.amazon.com/Save-Last-Book-Screenwriting-Youll/dp/1932907009
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Though there will always be critics, Elizabeth and Duncan provide advice about how to trust your gut and persevere in the film industry.
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Preparing for a film entails more than just pre-production. Learn about what you can do to prep yourself physically and emotionally to make sure you and your film are in top form.
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No two days are alike as a filmmaker. Discover what Elizabeth and Duncan’s schedules look like as they juggle their various projects.
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How do you turn your passion into a living? Elizabeth and Duncan share their experiences working more traditional jobs while pursuing their dreams.
In this episode, Elizabeth notes that she was inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, available through Amazon and other booksellers: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726
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In the filmmaking process, the most important thing between team members is always communication. Learn how to prevent miscommunication on set to bring your shared vision to life.
In this episode, Duncan mentions Artemis Pro as a helpful tool for pre-production. To learn more, go to https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php or download the app on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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What is the most important thing on set? Find out as Elizabeth and Duncan discuss how to keep morale up among cast and crew and reminisce about some set mishaps.
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There are several ways to assemble crew for a film. Elizabeth and Duncan share their experiences with networking to find crew for their past projects.
In this episode, Duncan explains how using ShareGrid helped him find equipment, events, and fellow filmmakers. To learn more, go to https://www.sharegrid.com/losangeles
Elizabeth is also a proud member of Women in Media, which she cites as a valuable networking resource in this episode. To learn more about this organization, go to https://womennmedia.com
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Learn how to balance between self-confidence and humility while working with egos in Hollywood.
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From glamorous award shows to small screenings, Elizabeth and Duncan break down the different levels of film festivals and various benefits of attending.
Here is a comprehensive list of every film festival Elizabeth and Duncan discuss in this episode:
Worldfest: https://worldfest.org
Sundance: https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival
Cannes: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/
Venice International Film Festival: https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2020
The Oscars: https://oscar.go.com
BAFTA: http://www.bafta.org
Gotham Awards: https://gotham.ifp.org
Digital Hollywood: https://www.digitalhollywood.com
Cinequest: https://www.cinequest.org
Traverse City: https://www.traversecityfilmfest.org
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Elizabeth and Duncan weigh the pros and cons of film school in comparison to other avenues into the film industry, and emphasize that regardless of your path, networking is essential.
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Everyone makes their own Hollywood, populated with people of all experience levels and produced with budgets of all sizes. Elizabeth and Duncan stress the importance of story and the endless opportunities available to make your film ideas a reality.
In this episode, Duncan discusses participating in the 48 Hour Film Festival. To learn more, go to https://www.48hourfilm.com/home
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Setbacks are inevitable, but Elizabeth and Duncan share their advice for making the most of mistakes and coping with the worst-case scenarios.
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Learn how to overcome your inhibitions and dive fearlessly into filmmaking.
As Elizabeth mentions in this episode, writing her novel, Arabella, was integral to her filmmaking journey. Her book is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble: https://www.amazon.com/Arabella-Elizabeth-Blake-Thomas/dp/1975687221
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Elizabeth and Duncan discuss the experiences that have shaped their journeys in the film industry.
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An introduction to director Elizabeth Blake-Thomas and DP Duncan Johnson, who share how they first entered the entertainment industry.
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