Your Creative Journey

Kenny Landmon: Directing a High-End Short Film while under Quarantine

August 10, 2020 Paul Carganilla and Kevin Gregg
Your Creative Journey
Kenny Landmon: Directing a High-End Short Film while under Quarantine
Show Notes

In this episode, Paul and Kevin interview Kenny Landmon, an actor and director, who created a short film (“Dating Under Quarantine”) while under COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in Los Angeles.

Highlights from this episode:

  • Kenny discusses the challenges of being under lockdown and how that affected the process of making a film. 
  • He talks about the experiences of remotely directing actors and collaborating with his editor and composer for the film while rushing to get the film completed before a festival deadline.
  • The major feelings an artist experiences while working on a project: passion, procrastination, and fear.
  • How “Home Alone” has been a huge inspiration for Kenny and this film
  • At one point he had to meet a guy in an alley at night to get gear for his film.
  • Kenny’s tenacity at finding the right people to help him with the post-production process.

A must listen episode for aspiring filmmakers.

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