From Prison to Hollywood: Working with Ryan Coogler and Creed 3 | D'Lo Louis

Few people can top the story of D’Lo Louis, who defied the expectations of those around him by becoming a successful filmmaker after spending nearly 10 years in prison. This non-traditional start did not inhibit him though, as the first film he worked on was “Space Jam: New Legacy,” followed by “Wakana Forever” and many exceptionally well-known films. As his drive lead him further, D’Lo soon became a consultant on the “Creed 3” film. As D’Lo sets his future goals towards directing his own feature films, one thing is for certain; nothing can stop this man from putting his full dedication into everything he does.00:00:00 - Introduction to D’Lo Louis' Journey00:00:36 - Growing Up in Richmond, CA: A Tough Environment00:01:44 - Motivated by Money: The Hustle and Consequences00:03:14 - Facing the Reality of Prison: Taking Accountability00:05:37 - Reconnecting with Ryan Coogler: A Lifelong Friendship00:06:49 - Watching Fruitvale Station Succeed from Prison00:08:02 - Unexpected Preparation: Writing Coverage in Prison00:11:19 - Reintegrating into Society: Overcoming Post-Prison Challenges00:14:38 - Breaking into Hollywood: Becoming Ryan Coogler's Assistant00:16:10 - Learning on Set: Working on Space Jam: A New Legacy00:21:31 - Growth on Judas and the Black Messiah: New Challenges and Skills00:25:30 - Working Through Chadwick Boseman's Passing on Wakanda Forever00:29:19 - Life Imitates Art: The Influence of D’Lo Louis' Story on Creed III00:34:10 - Behind the Scenes: Directing with Jonathan Majors00:42:54 - Transitioning to Directing: Shoebox and Future Projects00:48:58 - Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers: Persistence, Patience, and Passion00:52:52 - Reflection: Would D’Lo Louis Change His Past?00:54:07 - Upcoming Projects: Announcements and Final ThoughtsFollow D’Lo – https://www.instagram.com/dlo.louis/?hl=enFollow Announcements Film - https://www.instagram.com/announcementsfilm/?hl=enSupport the show🎥📦 Get 20% Digital Assets - Code: POD20Get a CinePacks Lens Filters Check out our Film StudiosFollow Us:CinePacks InstagramCinePacks YouTubeTyler Casey InstagramAndy Chen Instagram🎧 Apple Podcast | Spotify | Youtube