Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

E20 • Casting & Collaborating with A-List Talent • ELLIOTT LESTER, dir. of ‘The Thicket’ in Cinemas following the Deauville Film Festival


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On today’s episode, Elliott Lester talks about his latest film ‘The Thicket’, starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis, and shares his inspirations from movies like 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 'Midnight Cowboy', and the works of Martin Scorsese. He also discusses his experience working with global stars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham.

Elliott speaks on Tubi as a production partner and distribution platform, the challenges of making and distributing films in today’s landscape, the value of audience feedback, and the impact of awards and reviews. He also shares his casting process and the importance of finding the right actors for a role.

Elliott offers advice on creating a collaborative and enjoyable atmosphere on set and reflects on his journey in the industry.

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