The No Film School Podcast ‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What it Means to be a Director
Apr 7, 2023
48:48
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]
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