Director Jon Cassar on 24, Thriving in Chaos & the Qualities of a Great Episodic Director
On this episode of The Directors Podcast, Emmy-winning DGC Director Jon Cassar sits down with DGC President Warren P. Sonoda to discuss the craft of his storied career in the Film & TV Industry as a director and producer. Their conversation ranges from working on 24 and building a strong relationship with Kiefer Sutherland, to becoming a producer-director and trying to lift up other filmmakers. Along the way Cassar gives his advice on enjoying the chaos of a film shoot, working with actors, and what it takes to be a great director on episodic television.
Timestamps:
(00:29) - Introductions
(01:43) - Conversation starts
The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
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Talking to Actors w/ Fab Filippo
On the fifth episode of our Talking to Actors series, DGC Director Aubrey Arnason sits down with CSA-winning DGC Director Fab Filippo (Sort Of, A Time to Kill). Their conversation covers the inherent vulnerability of actors, learning to walk away from scenes unsatisfied, the art of shooting walk and talks, getting creative with ADR and tips for early-career directors working with actors.
The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
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Narrative and Performance in Documentary w/ Director Shannon Walsh
Director Shannon Walsh sits down with fellow filmmaker Chase Joynt discuss her latest documentary feature Adrianne & The Castle, as well as her recent book
The Documentary Filmmaker's Intuition: Creating Ethical and Impactful Non-fiction Films.
Their discussion also weaves in topics like the tension between filmmaking and political organizing, the activist aesthetic, the industry's reliance on relationship building, using narration, scripting and performative scenes in documentary, and more.
The Directors Podcast (rebranded from The DGC Podcast)
is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
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Talking to Actors featuring Stefan Brogren
On the second episode of the Talking To Actors series, DGC Director Aubrey Arnason sits down with DGC Director Stefan Brogren to talk about his transition from acting to directing, his early work on Degrassi webisodes, guiding first-time actors and why directors need to get their entire crew emotionally invested in every scene.
The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
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Knowing Your Rights as a Documentary Director
This episode features an in-depth industry discussion between DGC Director Tiffany Hsiung (Sing Me A Lullaby, The Apology) and Nathalie-Anne Brassard, the Directors Guild of Canada's National Film Board and Documentary Director Labour Representative. Their conversation focuses on the latest agreement between the DGC and the National Film Board, which enshrines new economic and creative rights at the NFB, while delving into specifics regarding the financial repercussions of production delays, how Directors can make sure they're properly credited for their work, how the DGC can assist in resolving creative and legal disputes, and much more.
This discussion was recorded live at a DGC Visionaries event in Toronto.
The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
The Directors Podcast is a platform for filmmakers to discuss their craft. Every episode features a conversation between film industry peers breaking down the method and process behind their work. Diverse topics provide a look behind the camera, advice for veteran and aspiring filmmakers, and an examination of the social and cultural elements intersecting the industry.
The Directors Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
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