The conversation delves into the multifaceted journey of making a film, from wearing multiple hats to the challenges and creativity involved in the editing process. It highlights the collaborative and decision-making aspects of film editing, as well as the importance of embodying characters and the challenges of working with human actors. The conversation covers the editing process, forming relationships with characters, success at the indie film festival, overcoming challenges in production, collaboration and appreciation, the importance of music in film, distribution and marketing strategies, the role of commercials in film viewing, marketing a film with a limited budget, sequels and future projects, expanding the Great People franchise, planning and mapping out the franchise, exploring different time periods in the franchise, the excitement of film series and limited series, the potential of series for storytelling, and Marvel's influence on franchise building and storytelling. The conversation delves into the impact of Marvel and Star Wars on filmmaking, the influence of Star Trek on storytelling, the shift in movie-watching habits due to streaming, and the challenges of filmmaking in Los Angeles. It also explores the growth of film studios in New Jersey and the potential for future collaboration.

Takeaways

• The journey of making a film involves wearing multiple hats, including writing, directing, producing, and editing.
• The editing process involves a combination of creativity, collaboration, and decision-making to shape the final product. Attention to detail
• Building a film franchise Community around Marvel
• Impact of streaming on independent films

Chapters

• 00:00 The Editing Process and Its Challenges
• 42:01 Marvel's Influence on Franchise Building and Storytelling
• 47:01 Influence of Star Trek on Writing and Storytelling
• 52:24 Shift in Movie-Watching Habits
• 59:02 Challenges of Filmmaking in Los Angeles