The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna cover image

211 | Sundance Favorite GHOSTLIGHT's Kelly O'Sullivan: Indie Filmmaking Beyond LA/NY

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

00:00

Emotional Depth in Filmmaking

This chapter explores the film 'Ghostlight' and its themes of grief, personal connection, and the impactful storytelling rooted in personal experience. The speakers discuss the significance of casting real families to enhance authenticity and bring emotional depth to the narrative. They reflect on the importance of character complexity and the artistic process of balancing personal vision with industry expectations in filmmaking.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app