Episode 15: Molly McGlynn On Rejection Being How You Become A Filmmaker

Sep 16, 2020 · 1h 23m 10s
Episode 15: Molly McGlynn On Rejection Being How You Become A Filmmaker
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After bursting onto the scene with multiple short films in Canada, Molly directed the feature film "Mary Goes Round" before transitioning into television and landing a role as Producing Director...

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After bursting onto the scene with multiple short films in Canada, Molly directed the feature film "Mary Goes Round" before transitioning into television and landing a role as Producing Director on ABC's "Bless This Mess". Pete and Molly discuss the delicate process of delivering notes from video village, the do's and dont's when reaching out for advice, the importance of financial support for artists, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:00) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:00- 00:06:15) -- Becoming A Director
(00:06:15- 00:08:55) -- Directing First Short Film: ‘I Am Not A Weirdo’
(00:08:55- 00:13:05) -- Realizing The Power Of Storytelling
(00:13:05- 00:15:10) -- Growing Up In New Jersey
(00:15:10- 00:19:05) -- Being Canadian In The US Film Industry
(00:19:05- 00:23:00) -- Breaking Into The Industry
(00:23:00- 00:25:15) -- Skills Learned From Each Short Film
(00:25:15- 00:27:30) -- Getting Involved With ‘How To Buy A Baby’
(00:27:30- 00:29:15) -- Navigating Through Rejection
(00:29:15- 00:33:10) -- The Importance Of Financial Support
(00:33:10- 00:35:30) -- Working For Deepa Mehta
(00:35:30- 00:40:50) -- Supporting Emerging Filmmakers
(00:40:50- 00:41:40) -- “How To Succeed As A Creative Professional” Book Promo
(00:41:40- 00:46:30) -- Creating ‘Mary Goes Round’
(00:46:30- 00:50:00) -- Skills Learned From Feature Films
(00:50:00- 00:57:50) -- Giving Notes To Actors When It’s Not Your Material
(00:57:50- 01:02:00) -- From Episodic Director To Producing Director On ‘Bless This Mess’
(01:02:00- 01:06:20) -- Working With Ken Whittingham
(01:06:20- 01:10:15) -- What Needs To Change In The Industry?
(01:10:15- 01:13:50) -- Being A Leader And Getting Respect On Set
(01:13:50- 01:16:10) -- Attire And Presenting Yourself On Set
(01:16:10- 01:18:30) -- Covid-19 Set Life
(01:18:30- 01:20:15) -- Final Words
(01:20:15- 01:23:01) -- Pete’s Outro

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