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Marc & Mitch Make a Scientology Film #1 - Behind the Scenes of Scientology Film Production w/ Marc Headley and Mitch Brisker

from Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed · host Marc Headley

Send us Fan MailRoll up the curtains as we journey behind the scenes of Scientology's unique film production with industry insiders Marc Headley and Mitch Brisker. Marc brings a wealth of experience from his 15-year stint at Golden Air Productions, while Mitch, a professional director, sprinkles in his creativity and unique perspective. Together, they shed light on Scientology's global audio-visual distribution, the fluctuating crew numbers, and the fascinating details of creating the film TR-8 - Start, Change, & Stop. Buckle up, as we embark on a fascinating tour of Golden Era Productions, shaped by L. Ron Hubbard's script and the undeniably charismatic actor Geoffrey Lewis.The second act of our journey navigates through the dramatic twists of Scientology's film production. Remember the chaos when L. Ron Hubbard ordered a halt to Scientology conventions and events, only for David Miscavige to revive them? Marc and Mitch relive those days, sharing the struggle of juggling events and film production and how Scientology Media Productions ultimately came to the rescue. They also delve into the peculiarities of their studio - think Tom Sawyer-inspired men's room, an Egyptian-style makeup room, and a princess-themed women's bathroom. It's not your typical studio, right?As we draw the curtain on our behind-the-scenes tour, Marc and Mitch recall the food challenges on the set of TR8, Start, Change, Stop - late deliveries, lack of quality, and a dollar-a-day food allowance. They also discuss the technical and costume issues that arose during filming and share their experiences of working under the demanding and intricate orders of L. Ron Hubbard. What was it like to shoot a film under such conditions, you ask? Tune in and find out everything about the unwritten and unseen stories that shape Scientology's film production. It's a roller coaster ride you won't want to miss.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rssYOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-eBNXD...

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