The Making of Queen's Jewels: Adventure, Friendship, and Creative Vision

Send us Fan MailLinda Duncombe and Joshua Friedman share their creative journey bringing the family adventure film "Queen's Jewels" from concept to completion, revealing how their friendship evolved into a filmmaking partnership.• Joshua created a short film as a proof-of-concept that helped attract investors while working on the feature screenplay• Linda initially reviewed financials as a friend before officially joining as executive producer• The story draws inspiration from the historical 1715 Spanish treasure fleet while adding fictional elements• The film combines Florida and Dominican Republic locations to maintain authenticity while managing production costs• The team prioritized casting actors who embodied characters rather than pursuing big names• Weather challenges during filming forced creative problem-solving that ultimately improved certain scenes• Both filmmakers emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts and challenging conventional industry wisdomIf you have questions, please drop them in the DMs on the YouTube channel or on Instagram. Follow the movie on social media, and subscribe, rate and review this podcast.Check out the official movie websitehttps://www.thequeensjewelsmovie.comAbout your Host- Alexia MelocchiBuy My Book - An Insiders Secret: Mastering the Hollywood PathAlexia Melocchi - WebsiteThe Heart of Show Business - WebsiteLittle Studio Films - WebsiteShop Our Merchandise!TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook and on the podcast's official site www.theheartofshowbusiness.com