ARE WE ON AIR ? Ep 3 // GIA COPPOLA
Apr 17, 2020
Gia Coppola, a multifaceted filmmaker and winemaker, shares her artistic journey. She reminisces about how hearing The Strokes shaped her musical identity in her youth. Gia reveals her collaborative process with Dev Hynes on the Palo Alto soundtrack, highlighting its emotional impact. She also dives into her inspirations for her upcoming film, Mainstream, and playfully shares her personal five-course playlist. From love songs to the perfect post-heartbreak anthem, Gia's insights offer a captivating glimpse into the melding of music and film.
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First Musical Love Moment
- Gia Coppola first fell in love with music when her cousin Jason played her "New York City Cops" by The Strokes at age 16.
- That moment launched her deeper exploration of the bands and sounds that defined her musical identity.
Use Playlists And Direct Outreach
- Try creating playlists early to set a film's mood and share them with cast to align the vibe.
- If budgets are tight, seek collaborators directly, even via social platforms, to secure original scoring.
Score Shapes Emotional Storytelling
- Music can fundamentally recalibrate a film's emotional impact when embedded thoughtfully in scenes.
- Gia found that the right score made characters and moods more resonant than her initial ideas alone.