Meredith Danluck started her career as a visual artist. She soon moved into directing, starting with music videos and now feature films. Thanks to female directors like Kathryn Bigelow, Danluck knew it was possible to make it in a predominantly man’s world.

Her latest film, ‘State Like Sleep’ stars Katherine Waterson, Luke Evans, and Michael Shannon. The plot follows a woman grappling with the consequences of her celebrity husband's double life after he commits suicide.

In this interview, Danluck tells fans that millions of dollars isn’t necessary to make a film if the team stands behind the project. We also discuss transitioning careers, the benefits of note cards, keeping a low overhead as an artist, and the importance of fleshing out supporting characters.

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