In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Episode 75: Rebecca Asher
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Starting in Script Supervision, Rebecca mastered the mechanics of storytelling before stepping into the Director’s chair with confidence. Rebecca Asher is a Director known for “Big Mood”, “High Potential”, “Ghosts”, and “Grace and Frankie”. In this episode, Rebecca and Pete discuss the evolution of technology, the role of a Script Supervisor and tracking improv, the importance of eliminating expectations, prep routines, blocking and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:05:35) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:35 - 00:12:00) -- Discovering Photography And Film
(00:12:00 - 00:16:25) -- Understanding Technology Origins
(00:16:25 - 00:21:20) -- Transitioning From Education To Filmmaking
(00:21:20 - 00:25:40) -- The Set Of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
(00:25:40 - 00:31:15) -- The Role Of A Script Supervisor
(00:31:15 - 00:35:25) -- Tracking Improv
(00:35:25 - 00:42:40) -- Transitioning Into Directing
(00:42:40 - 00:46:38) -- Balancing Script Supervisor And Director
(00:46:38 - 00:47:48) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:47:48 - 00:48:45) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:48:45 - 00:53:15) -- Taking Ownership In Directing
(00:53:15 - 00:57:20) -- Bridging Genre Gaps
(00:57:20 - 01:00:20) -- Half Hour Comedy Vs. Hour Drama
(01:00:20 - 01:02:35) -- Blocking Scenes
(01:02:35 - 01:06:00) -- Prep Routine And Walkthroughs
(01:06:00 - 01:09:00) -- Directing “Ghosts”
(01:09:00 - 01:13:05) -- Introduction To Scriptation
(01:13:05 - 01:17:25) -- Prop Master And Crew Appreciation
(01:17:25 - 01:20:30) -- State Of Industry
(01:20:30 - 01:25:35) -- Principle Character Traits And Tips
(01:25:35 - 01:27:36) -- Podcast Outro
LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES: SUPPORT BLACK FAMILIES IN ALTADENA
Displaced Black Families Directory:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview]
ADDITIONAL LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
- Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html]
- California Fire Foundation [https://www.cafirefoundation.org]
- Entertainment Industry Foundation [https://www.eifoundation.org/eif-programs/defy-disaster/]
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank [https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/]
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation [https://supportlafd.org]
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
…
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(00:00:00 - 00:05:35) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:35 - 00:12:00) -- Discovering Photography And Film
(00:12:00 - 00:16:25) -- Understanding Technology Origins
(00:16:25 - 00:21:20) -- Transitioning From Education To Filmmaking
(00:21:20 - 00:25:40) -- The Set Of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
(00:25:40 - 00:31:15) -- The Role Of A Script Supervisor
(00:31:15 - 00:35:25) -- Tracking Improv
(00:35:25 - 00:42:40) -- Transitioning Into Directing
(00:42:40 - 00:46:38) -- Balancing Script Supervisor And Director
(00:46:38 - 00:47:48) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:47:48 - 00:48:45) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:48:45 - 00:53:15) -- Taking Ownership In Directing
(00:53:15 - 00:57:20) -- Bridging Genre Gaps
(00:57:20 - 01:00:20) -- Half Hour Comedy Vs. Hour Drama
(01:00:20 - 01:02:35) -- Blocking Scenes
(01:02:35 - 01:06:00) -- Prep Routine And Walkthroughs
(01:06:00 - 01:09:00) -- Directing “Ghosts”
(01:09:00 - 01:13:05) -- Introduction To Scriptation
(01:13:05 - 01:17:25) -- Prop Master And Crew Appreciation
(01:17:25 - 01:20:30) -- State Of Industry
(01:20:30 - 01:25:35) -- Principle Character Traits And Tips
(01:25:35 - 01:27:36) -- Podcast Outro
LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES: SUPPORT BLACK FAMILIES IN ALTADENA
Displaced Black Families Directory:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview]
ADDITIONAL LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
- Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html]
- California Fire Foundation [https://www.cafirefoundation.org]
- Entertainment Industry Foundation [https://www.eifoundation.org/eif-programs/defy-disaster/]
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank [https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/]
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation [https://supportlafd.org]
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
81 episodes
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Starting in Script Supervision, Rebecca mastered the mechanics of storytelling before stepping into the Director’s chair with confidence. Rebecca Asher is a Director known for “Big Mood”, “High Potential”, “Ghosts”, and “Grace and Frankie”. In this episode, Rebecca and Pete discuss the evolution of technology, the role of a Script Supervisor and tracking improv, the importance of eliminating expectations, prep routines, blocking and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:05:35) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:35 - 00:12:00) -- Discovering Photography And Film
(00:12:00 - 00:16:25) -- Understanding Technology Origins
(00:16:25 - 00:21:20) -- Transitioning From Education To Filmmaking
(00:21:20 - 00:25:40) -- The Set Of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
(00:25:40 - 00:31:15) -- The Role Of A Script Supervisor
(00:31:15 - 00:35:25) -- Tracking Improv
(00:35:25 - 00:42:40) -- Transitioning Into Directing
(00:42:40 - 00:46:38) -- Balancing Script Supervisor And Director
(00:46:38 - 00:47:48) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:47:48 - 00:48:45) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:48:45 - 00:53:15) -- Taking Ownership In Directing
(00:53:15 - 00:57:20) -- Bridging Genre Gaps
(00:57:20 - 01:00:20) -- Half Hour Comedy Vs. Hour Drama
(01:00:20 - 01:02:35) -- Blocking Scenes
(01:02:35 - 01:06:00) -- Prep Routine And Walkthroughs
(01:06:00 - 01:09:00) -- Directing “Ghosts”
(01:09:00 - 01:13:05) -- Introduction To Scriptation
(01:13:05 - 01:17:25) -- Prop Master And Crew Appreciation
(01:17:25 - 01:20:30) -- State Of Industry
(01:20:30 - 01:25:35) -- Principle Character Traits And Tips
(01:25:35 - 01:27:36) -- Podcast Outro
LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES: SUPPORT BLACK FAMILIES IN ALTADENA
Displaced Black Families Directory:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview]
ADDITIONAL LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
- Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html]
- California Fire Foundation [https://www.cafirefoundation.org]
- Entertainment Industry Foundation [https://www.eifoundation.org/eif-programs/defy-disaster/]
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank [https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/]
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation [https://supportlafd.org]
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
…
continue reading
(00:00:00 - 00:05:35) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:35 - 00:12:00) -- Discovering Photography And Film
(00:12:00 - 00:16:25) -- Understanding Technology Origins
(00:16:25 - 00:21:20) -- Transitioning From Education To Filmmaking
(00:21:20 - 00:25:40) -- The Set Of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
(00:25:40 - 00:31:15) -- The Role Of A Script Supervisor
(00:31:15 - 00:35:25) -- Tracking Improv
(00:35:25 - 00:42:40) -- Transitioning Into Directing
(00:42:40 - 00:46:38) -- Balancing Script Supervisor And Director
(00:46:38 - 00:47:48) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:47:48 - 00:48:45) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:48:45 - 00:53:15) -- Taking Ownership In Directing
(00:53:15 - 00:57:20) -- Bridging Genre Gaps
(00:57:20 - 01:00:20) -- Half Hour Comedy Vs. Hour Drama
(01:00:20 - 01:02:35) -- Blocking Scenes
(01:02:35 - 01:06:00) -- Prep Routine And Walkthroughs
(01:06:00 - 01:09:00) -- Directing “Ghosts”
(01:09:00 - 01:13:05) -- Introduction To Scriptation
(01:13:05 - 01:17:25) -- Prop Master And Crew Appreciation
(01:17:25 - 01:20:30) -- State Of Industry
(01:20:30 - 01:25:35) -- Principle Character Traits And Tips
(01:25:35 - 01:27:36) -- Podcast Outro
LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES: SUPPORT BLACK FAMILIES IN ALTADENA
Displaced Black Families Directory:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview]
ADDITIONAL LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE RESOURCES
- Red Cross [https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate.html]
- California Fire Foundation [https://www.cafirefoundation.org]
- Entertainment Industry Foundation [https://www.eifoundation.org/eif-programs/defy-disaster/]
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank [https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/]
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation [https://supportlafd.org]
*** FULL EPISODE Available via YouTube and all Podcast Platforms! [https://linktr.ee/letsshootwithpetechatmon]
*** Get your 20% DISCOUNT on Scriptation Industry Pro! @scriptation is the Emmy-Award winning app that allows you to mark up scripts and save hours of time on set — all while going paperless! [https://scriptation.com/pete]
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