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The Making of Queen's Jewels: Adventure, Friendship, and Creative Vision
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Linda Duncombe and Joshua Friedman share their creative journey bringing the family adventure film "Queen's Jewels" from concept to completion, revealing how their friendship evolved into a filmmaking partnership.
• Joshua created a short film as a proof-of-concept that helped attract investors while working on the feature screenplay
• Linda initially reviewed financials as a friend before officially joining as executive producer
• The story draws inspiration from the historical 1715 Spanish treasure fleet while adding fictional elements
• The film combines Florida and Dominican Republic locations to maintain authenticity while managing production costs
• The team prioritized casting actors who embodied characters rather than pursuing big names
• Weather challenges during filming forced creative problem-solving that ultimately improved certain scenes
• Both filmmakers emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts and challenging conventional industry wisdom
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Chapters
1. Meet Linda & Joshua (00:00:00)
2. From Friends to Film Partners (00:02:38)
3. The Journey of Queen's Jewels (00:05:41)
4. Staying True to the Story (00:09:03)
5. Casting Vision and Challenges (00:14:50)
6. The Film's Dark Moments (00:21:34)
7. Wisdom for Aspiring Filmmakers (00:31:18)
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