

BPS 326: Horror Filmmaking Masterclass with Danny Draven
Aug 18, 2023
Danny Draven, an award-winning director and producer of genre films, discusses horror filmmaking. They cover topics such as directing actors, choosing a genre, creating and distributing films, financial risks of independent filmmaking, low-budget and efficient filmmaking, challenges of tight schedules, shooting techniques, makeup challenges in low-budget films, using digital makeup, the importance of valuing your work, delivering a film to a distributor, film quality control, sound quality in filmmaking, and lighting challenges.
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Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Horror Filmmaking: Interviews and Insights
03:55 • 13min
Understanding Actors' Process and Making Horror Films: A Masterclass in Filmmaking
16:54 • 3min
Choosing a Genre and Understanding the Market
20:06 • 7min
Creating and Distributing Films in the Horror Genre
27:33 • 4min
Financial Risks and Challenges of Independent Filmmaking
31:18 • 18min
Importance of Low Budget and Efficient Filmmaking
49:47 • 2min
Directing Films and Challenges on a Tight Schedule
51:31 • 7min
Discussion on Shooting Techniques and Classic Horror Films
58:34 • 4min
Classic Horror Films and Creature Creation
01:02:42 • 7min
Challenges of Makeup in Low-Budget Films and Improvements
01:09:18 • 2min
Using Digital Makeup and Creating Suspense
01:10:50 • 16min
The Importance of Valuing Your Work
01:26:37 • 13min
The Importance of Delivering a Film to a Distributor
01:39:32 • 2min
Film Quality Control in Post-Production
01:41:20 • 21min
Importance of Sound Quality in Filmmaking
02:02:04 • 6min
Lighting Challenges and Budgeting for Post-Production
02:08:05 • 5min