A film is like a baby, and everyone involved is a parent. How do you keep all the parents happy, calm, and on the same page? 

In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director of Joyland, Saim Sadiq, discuss:

The universality of the film and seeing oneself in the characters

Why the Cannes Film Festival was the best place for the film to premiere

People needing time to process the film after watching it 

Keeping only the necessary people on set

Not overloading the actors with too much information 

Feeling excited about problems that would arise

Why it’s so important to have empathy on set from the very beginning 

Earning respect on set with a unique directing style



Memorable Quotes

“There is that one thing, their desire of being visible, that joins them all together.” [17:33]

“It is not a scene I would rehearse, ever, because there is improv involved in it.” [21:52]

“There’s a lightbulb that goes on. Once that goes on, you need to stop talking immediately.” [27:06]

“I was so ready, that even the idea that some problem would happen, was exciting.” [31:43]



Mentioned Resources:
Joyland

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