This special episode of Second Act Actors features two wonderful guests who are the brains behind the 2021 indie film Maysville. I talk to film producer Michele and film writer, director and co-producer Leslie about how they managed to make such a stunning film on a shoestring budget.

You’ll definitely want to tune into this episode if you’re working on a creative project right now because Michele and Leslie give great insider tips on how to make an indie film. They share with me how they were able to secure film funding, reduce permit fees and get the local community involved - and boy were they involved! You’ll also hear tips on how to promote an indie film and get it in front of the people who need to see it.

This is an inspiring episode of Second Act Actors that ends with some very moving words of wisdom from Leslie about not letting go of your acting dreams, wherever your life takes you.

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Timestamps

[1:11] Doctor actors of the world, unite!

[3:25] The brains behind Maysville tell me how the film came together

[8:05] Where did the desire to make a film come from?

[11:38] The characters that inspired Maysville

[12:56] Why is now the right time for Maysville to be made?

[16:12] The power of networking in the film industry

[21:20] What it’s like to work with your kids on set

[28:10] The advice that every child actor needs to hear

[30:28] The parent’s perspective on having a child who’s an actor

[34:38] “There’s a lot of different ways to approach it”: How to get your creative project off the ground

[41:04] Michele’s perspective on making a career change and taking the plunge

[43:22] “Are you coming with me or not?”

[45:03] What hard work and community spirit can achieve

[49:34] A fundraising dinner that brought in way more than money

[51:37] How filmmaking can dovetail with local interests

[52:53] What Michele and Leslie are looking forward to for the rest of 2022

[54:50] Inspiring final words of wisdom for aspiring actors and for plus-sized people

Links

Maysville website

Maysville on Instagram

Maysville on Facebook

Maysville on Twitter

Maysville on IMDb

Maysville official trailer on YouTube

Second Act Actors website

Second Act Actors on Instagram

Second Act Actors on Facebook

Second Act Actors on YouTube

Janet McMordie website

Janet McMordie on Instagram

Janet McMordie on LinkedIn

Janet McMordie on Twitter

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