FilmFellas: Cast One

Posted on June 24, 2009 in Filmmaking 360 | 2 Comments

Zacuto USA brings us a series of table side chats with filmmakers: Steve Weiss, Philip Bloom, Peter Hawley, Steve DaDouche, talking about how the web is impacting filmmaking and anything else that happens to come up.

Descriptions from Author

1. “Web of Opportunities”

2. “A Reel Experience”
The Fellas begin to reminisce on their past experiences, hardships and roles as young filmmakers working in the biz. They discuss how important it is to utilize any avenue of learning such as; film schools, courses, mentors and the internet in order to advance your knowledge.

“Every job you do, you learn something and you become a better filmmaker” Steve Weiss, Director

This time at the table, the Fellas stress that experience and time behind the camera is what counts. So, hop back into the conversation and watch webisode two, A Reel Experience. Subscribe at filmfellas.tv or iTunes and immediately be informed when new shows arrive. The Fellas will return on February 1st with an all new webisode.

3. “Content is King”

The four course webisodic meal is almost over, but the film chatter is far from complete. Finishing their conversation about the benefits of the internet for new filmmakers, the Fellas move in a new direction in webisode three, “Content is King”. They begin to breakdown the pros and cons of the using the net as a tool to evolve productions, whether to buy or rent equipment and how to differentiate yourself as a newcomer in the film industry. When it comes down to solving the secret of how to launch your successful career on the internet, Steve Weiss has one answer “It’s called being good!”

4. It’s time to pay the check. This is the final part to cast one. Bloom talks about owning gear and what should be called a film as well as the collaborative process. Weiss starts talking about directing styles, screen direction, camera movement, editing and the benefits of creating your style and sticking with it. Hawley talks about David Lean. DaDouche talks about how directors need to have a general knowledge of all of your departments, including editing.