‘Renfield’ Director Chris McKay: The DNA of Your Movie Is the People Who Make It

“Your sword is sharpened by all the people around you.” If you can let go of control and allow space for playfulness and creativity on set, you will create a great movie. Also, you will become a better filmmaker in the process.  In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Renfield, Chris McKay, discuss: Imitating adult filmmaking techniques as a kid How the stunt coordinator helped to accomplish a complex fight scene in the movie What is important to consider when selecting your team of collaborators How everyone on set is more focused when employing practical effects Maintaining engagement at all times on set Giving people room to make mistakes and treating them with love and kindness Why he knew Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage would be the right actors for this film Being open to listening - it makes you a better filmmaker Make sure to watch Renfield, in theaters April 14. Memorable Quotes “Action fatigue is real…it’s a real thing.” [15:53] “I like to shoot in the extremes, lens wise.” [22:23] “I want people to find things. I want people to discover things. I want them to make it their own.” [24:46] “Don’t be afraid to go big. Don’t be afraid to be expressive. Don’t be afraid to try things.” [32:14] Mentioned Resources: Renfield The Weather Man Kiss of Death It Could Happen to You 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 Send us an email with questions or feedback: [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices