How This Writing Team Got Their First Feature (With a Little Help From This Podcast!)

Aviary writers Jennifer Raite and Chris Cullari explain how a prior interview from the No Film School Podcast helped them connect with their lead actress and how to create an egoless partnership that producers want to work with… In this episode, we talk about… Producing a film during COVID with a little less than 14 days to shoot   Fielding a cast who’s down for the film’s size, location, and shooting schedule What it’s like working with actors who help move production forward easily   Writing a script that’s achievable even with significant limitations Creating a horror film focused on new information vs. new kills  The power of collaboration and advice for putting ego aside Studying other films and directors like studying game footage for athletes  Suggestions for getting your first feature made and the value of establishing relationships within the industry   Learning when, where, and how to put your foot down and pushback for the story    Links to Resources:  The Aviary - https://www.amazon.com/Aviary-Malin-Akerman/dp/B09KG7ZF3Q Malin’s Interview on NFS Podcast - https://nofilmschool.com/malin-akerman-chick-fight Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool   Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool   Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices