It Only Matters To Me with Janicza Bravo & Joi McMillon
Sep 23, 2020
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Janicza Bravo and Joi McMillon, film director and screenwriter, and film editor respectively, discuss finding creative collaborators, editing as the final draft of a script, the Sundance party scene, and the challenges faced by black female professionals in the film industry.
The editing process plays a crucial role in shaping the final product and deserves recognition in the filmmaking industry.
The challenges of the pandemic require maintaining a positive attitude and gratitude for working in the film industry during uncertain times.
Diverse and authentic representation on screen is essential, as well as the need to challenge assumptions and misconceptions in the industry.
Deep dives
Collaboration between Genex Abravo and Joy McMillan
The podcast features a conversation between filmmakers Genex Abravo and editor Joy McMillan, exploring their close friendship and collaborative work.
Navigating the challenges of names and perceptions
The speakers discuss humorous anecdotes about their names being mispronounced and the occasional assumptions made about their roles in the film industry.
The power of editing in filmmaking
They emphasize the importance of the editing process in shaping the final product and the recognition the editor deserves in the filmmaking industry.
Finding strength and gratitude during uncertain times
Reflecting on the challenges of the pandemic, they discuss maintaining a positive attitude and being grateful for the opportunity to work in their field during uncertain times.
Exploring nudity, authorship, and representation in film
They have a candid conversation about the role of nudity in film, the perception of authorship in the industry, and the need for diverse and authentic representation on screen.
Topics covered include: finding your creative collaborators, strip club breakfast buffets, editing as the final draft of a script, the Sundance party scene, why bad notes are better than no notes, meaningful nudity on screen, getting paid the least for doing the most, and what it’s like making a naughty movie when you’re a prude.
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