EPISODE · Oct 31, 2023 · 1H
Why Horror Films Are a Mirror of Society
from The No Film School Podcast · host No Film School
The horror genre has not always been widely appreciated, yet it is one of the best genres to explore the challenges facing our world at large. “It is very easy to find the horror in reality,” whether it be the current ecological crisis or inequality facing female filmmakers. This genre offers an opportunity to bring awareness to important issues, in an enlightening and entertaining way. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Director Elza Kephart to discuss: Her experience attending film school in the US as a Canadian filmmaker Funding a film with insurance money received from a burglary Getting paid as a director, for the first time, in her 40s How the Fantasia Film Festival helped her grow in confidence and connections The differences between the Canadian film industry and the US film industry Why you shouldn’t rely on the social justice angle for your film Recognizing gender inequality in the filmmaking industry Why it’s okay to be a filmmaker who is an introvert Specific tips to know if you found the right actor Memorable Quotes “This is a mature career. It takes decades to build to the point where you have a sustainable career.” [8:05] “No matter how strange an idea…if it’s coming from an unconscious, organic place, that’s the story you need to follow.” [21:56] “Expectations: Make a good film and don’t be an asshole.” [40:16] “If you cast good actors, you almost don’t have to do anything.” [51:34] Resources: Slaxx ‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What It Means To Be a Director Kelly Fremon Craig Shares With NFS How To Adapt Beloved Classics for Theaters The Confidence Code Hope for Film 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
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The horror genre has not always been widely appreciated, yet it is one of the best genres to explore the challenges facing our world at large. “It is very easy to find the horror in reality,” whether it be the current ecological crisis or inequality facing female filmmakers. This genre offers an opportunity to bring awareness to important issues, in an enlightening and entertaining way. In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Director Elza Kephart to discuss: Her experience attending film school in the US as a Canadian filmmaker Funding a film with insurance money received from a burglary Getting paid as a director, for the first time, in her 40s How the Fantasia Film Festival helped her grow in confidence and connections The differences between the Canadian film industry and the US film industry Why you shouldn’t rely on the social justice angle for your film Recognizing gender inequality in the filmmaking industry Why it’s okay to be a filmmaker who is an introvert Specific tips to know if you found the right actor Memorable Quotes “This is a mature career. It takes decades to build to the point where you have a sustainable career.” [8:05] “No matter how strange an idea…if it’s coming from an unconscious, organic place, that’s the story you need to follow.” [21:56] “Expectations: Make a good film and don’t be an asshole.” [40:16] “If you cast good actors, you almost don’t have to do anything.” [51:34] Resources: Slaxx ‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What It Means To Be a Director Kelly Fremon Craig Shares With NFS How To Adapt Beloved Classics for Theaters The Confidence Code Hope for Film 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
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