The No Film School Podcast The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Director Mimi Cave
Director Mimi Cave joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins and guest co-host Madison Lanesey for a candid conversation about her path from dance to directing, maintaining artistic vision in the studio system, and fostering a grounded and collaborative atmosphere on set. Mimi opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of filmmaking, the practical steps she takes to craft immersive visual tones, and how she cultivates trust with her actors and crew. The episode offers a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes processes of her features Fresh and Holland, along with valuable insights for emerging filmmakers.
In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, guest co-host Madison Lanesey, and guest Mimi Cave discuss...
- Mimi’s creative origins in dance and how it led her into filmmaking
- The challenges and strategies of transitioning from indie to studio features
- Post-feature emotional “off-boarding” and how to manage the crash
- Establishing a calm and collaborative environment on set
- How she works with actors and tailors her directing approach to each personality
- Maintaining creative control within the studio system
- The importance of curiosity, asking questions, and embracing not knowing
- Building strong collaborative relationships with DPs, editors, and producers
Memorable Quotes:
- "You get addicted to that... being needed all day is really amazing."
- "Take everything two days at a time... Anything after that's going to change anyways."
- "I walked into the set and I was like, you could hear a pin drop... it was so peaceful."
- "Some of the best filmmakers ever are some of the most unique, nerdy, freaky, out there people."
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