In today’s episode, we discuss the importance and benefits of diversity in filmmaking. Also, we chat about the problems with how the industry handles VFX work, and we discuss a big dilemma Francis Ford Coppola is now facing.

In this episode, we talk about…

The Golden Globes problem with diversity

Proactively diversifying our teams 

The clique-like nature of filmmaking

How the industry doesn’t want to acknowledge good VFX work

Our theories about Francis Ford Coppola losing his entire crew

Why you should never self finance a movie



Memorable Quotes

“More diverse teams yield better products,stories, and films.” [5:53]

“Culture fit tends to become this blanket term of something that’s hard to overcome.” [8:35]

“Making conscious effort to find new collaborators is an exciting thing that should be pursued” [10:45]

“There’s a danger in brushing aside the labor that goes into it.” [21:27]




Mentioned

Golden Globe winners

Is Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ in Trouble?


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