Welcome to episode #19 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to Director, Conor Morrissey. Conor’s credits include documentary series like MacIntyre’s Underworld and TV drama series such as Red Rock, Hollyoaks, BBC’s EastEnders and Casualty.

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In our conversation we discuss Conor’s background as an actor, how he got his first directing jobs, what he learned making observational documentaries, how he navigated a move to directing drama television, working with actors, pitching and more.

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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