The Journey of a Seasoned Filmmaker

Episode 137 - The Journey of a Seasoned Filmmaker In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, your host Geoffrey Whitt interviews award-winning filmmaker Joth Riggs. With a career that spans over 30 years and includes work on well over a hundred movies and TV shows, Joth shares his journey from working on 'Pet Sematary II' to his time at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, and eventually becoming an assistant director and then transitioning to director. Joth shares his transition into faith and family projects, where he has worked on familiar films such as God’s Not Dead, Jesus Revolution, and  more.  He talks about  differences between large studio sets and indie films, and the importance of continuous learning in filmmaking. Joth also introduces his online course on directing, aimed to guide aspiring filmmakers from concept to premiere. Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionTransition to Faith and Family FilmsEarly Filmmaking ExperiencesWorking for FreeLow Barrier to EntryDeveloping your RolodexAssistant DirectorsLarge Studio vs. Independent SetsJoth's Favorite RolesTransition to Directing and Current ProjectsDirecting Your Movie CourseFinal Advice for Aspiring FilmmakersBio: Joth Riggs is an award-winning filmmaker whose career spans more than 30 years on over a hundred movies and t.v. shows for all the major Hollywood studios. After graduating with a degree in Film Production, Joth got his start on the set of Pet Sematary II. From there he went on to work on the sitcom Coach on the Universal lot before ultimately landing at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. It was only after being accepted into the prestigious Director's Guild Training Program that Joth left Amblin to become a DGA Assistant Director.After years as a sought out A.D. on everything from Starship Troopers, End of Days with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Suicide Kings with Christopher Walken, to series' such as CSI, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and Baywatch among others, Joth made the move to the director's chair. Joth's latest film, Night of the Sicario, starring Natasha Henstridge, was released theatrically by Paramount Pictures and Saban Films.Joth is currently working on his next feature, the action/thriller Coyote Dawn.Joth’s Directing Your Movie Course: https://www.faffassociation.com/directing-your-movieJoth’s Links:https://www.whitestoneentertainment.com/https://www.facebook.com/jothriggsFAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetingsScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions