Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast
Welcome to the Booked & Busy Filmmaking podcast! This podcast for multi-hyphenate film creatives looking for the motivation, inspiration and information to navigate the film industry with confidence, stay resilient and get their stories made! Hosted by actor, writer, director Katrina Reynolds (aka KAT)!
Kat is a musical theatre performer who's been on Broadway, an actress who's been in multiple network TV shows and Hallmark films and an award filmmaker who didn't go to film school.
We hope you'll stick around as Kat interviews directors, writers, actors, producers, and independent filmmakers who wear alllllll of those hats and we learn about their journeys as storytellers and the ups and downs they've navigated as creatives.
Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast
Episode 2: Directing TV Movies vs. Directing Your First Feature (with Alex Caulfield)
The amazing Alex Caulfield, a director and writer, shares insights into their journey in filmmaking, focusing on the challenges and experiences of directing, particularly in the context of TV movies and MOW (Movie of the Week) productions. They discuss the importance of preparation, collaboration with cinematographers, and the process of casting and building a team for their feature film, 'What Comes Next.'
Listen as we discuss the casting process, the importance of preparation, amazing tips for directing actors and the importance of trusting your intuition!
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Alex Caulfield
02:04
The Journey to Directing
05:58
First Professional Directing Experience
09:57
The Challenges of MOW Shoots
13:58
Preparation for Directing
19:02
Collaboration with Cinematographers
22:52
Casting and Team Building for Features
27:30
The Journey of a First Feature Film
36:35
Navigating Challenges in Directing
47:00
Imposter Syndrome and Overcoming Self-Doubt
49:40
Trusting Your Intuition in Filmmaking