Rough Cut

Why Start a Production Company?: Scott Faris with Meg Griffiths


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In this episode of Rough Cut, filmmakers and longtime collaborators Scott Faris and Meg Griffiths talk about what it means to make work with a purpose and why they chose to create their production company, Universe Creative. 

Scott interviews Meg about her journey from photojournalist to filmmaker, working with non-profit clients, and their first feature documentary, Impossible Town. They also discuss how their company’s core values trickle down into everything they do and the importance of having a clear vision and process for their work. 

This is a can’t miss episode for producers and anyone thinking about creating their own company.

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Show Links

Impossible Town, Directed by Meg Griffiths and Scott Faris

https://www.impossibletown.com/

Universe Creative

https://universecreative.org/


Credits

Host Scott Faris

Guest Meg Griffiths

Executive Produced by Sky Dylan-Robbins and Kat Vecchio

Produced by Monica Gokey

Music by Zack Wright


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