Nothing Is Original with Michael A. Coleman

In this episode, filmmaker and University of Missouri film professor Michael Coleman discusses the differences between homage and plagiarism, working with college students, and telling stories based on real experiences. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses what it means to be a film socialite. Guest Bio: Michael A. Coleman (he/him) is a writer, director, and producer whose work ranges from commercials, music videos, and branded content to independent films, both narrative and documentary through his production company No Parking Pictures. He has also worked with the production company Generic Moving Images and teaches film production at the University of Missouri. Time Codes: 1:10 - Michael's First Film Memory 7:30 - Michael's First Forays Into Media Production 13:03 - Michael's First Documentary  17:53 - The Themes of Screens in Michael's music video Future by Arc Flash 22:30 - Working with a Bolex Camera on 16 narrative short But It's My Life 32:56 - Casting Actors and The Line Between Homage vs. Plagiarism in narrative short Walrus 47:41 - Finding Excitement Amid COVID and Biographical Elements in documentary It's Been Difficult 1:02:49 - Producing and Working Off Set on upcoming feature documentary To Love the Void 1:16:15 - Michael's Recommendations: Punishment Park, Edward Munch and Sherman's March 1:18:38 - Concluding Thought: Edward Being a Film Socialite. Show Notes: Arc Flash Future Music Video