The No Film School Podcast Indie Horror Duo the LeVecks: From Production To Press On ‘A Creature Was Stirring’
Damien and Natalie LeVeck are the masterminds behind the film, A Creature Was Stirring. The film is a holiday horror that explores topics such as secrets, guilt, and mental illness. We had the honor of interviewing each filmmaker separately in the past. Now, this married duo is back to discuss all things production, including planning, shooting, and distributing.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with director Damien LeVeck and producer Natalie LeVeck to discuss:
- Shooting a winter-themed film in the middle of a very hot summer
- Using expensive, concert style lasers in the film
- Surrounding yourself with a production team you trust
- Saying “no” while trying to find a middle ground
- Being married and working together - what is that like?
- The biggest on set challenge that ended up working out for the better
- How having editing experience can become a director’s super power
- Why you should make your own press kit and what to include in it
- Posting pictures before your film is purchased by a distributor
- What makes this horror film unique
Memorable Quotes
- “You really need to know what hills you will die on. And what sacrifices are you willing to make.” [6:31]
- “Making any independent film is going to be harder than pretty much anything you ever do in your life.” [12:44]
- “Movies don’t want to be made.” [13:07]
- “You’re not directing to find it in the edit. You’re directing to get the edit you have in your mind.” [19:48]
- “The horror movie fans are some of the best fans out there.” [21:07]
Mentioned:
Top Legal Mistakes Filmmakers Make and How To Avoid Them
Piloting Real-Time Post-Collab on Damien LeVeck’s Holiday Horror
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