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How to make a feature film (or anything awesome) in 7 days

Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson Season 7 Episode 98

Ooo - this is a gooooood episode.

The super tense film Sway is about to have its Toronto premiere this weekend. We've got producers, actors, directors and writers galore - because the story BEHIND the making of the film is also super fascinating.

Segment 01 - The Problem
Y
ou have a big idea. You have great passion. You have extraordinary skills. Now what? 

Stars and Producers Misheal Morgan and Emmanuel Kabongo tell us about the film and kick off the creative journey filled with persistence and passion. 

Segment 02 - The Idea
Co-direectors Charlie Hamilton (who also writes) and Zach Ramelan offer a peek inside the brain of a creative pro (or two). Learn how you can have an idea that suddenly "comes together" in a big way.

Segment 03 - The Journey

7 days. SEVEN DAYS! That was principal shooting for the ENTIRE film. Zach and Charlie share how you make THAT happen - and then steward a project through the delicate next phase.

Segment 04 - The Breakthrough
How do you get the world to hear about your big idea, and what happens once you start to gain momentum. Emmanuel and Miseheal give an insider's look at black carpet events, and what it takes to just. keep. going.