The Filmmakers Podcast How to Make an Amazon Prime hit film as your debut movie with Red, White and Royal Blue director and screenwriter Matthew López
Aug 21, 2023
"Red, White and Royal Blue" director and screenwriter Matthew López discusses his hit film as his debut feature. He talks about pitching to the studio, choosing his crew and cast, directing actors, and the importance of master shots. He also shares insights on shooting in the UK for a US-set movie, coping with mental health, and the challenges of sound on set. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as pre-production planning, filming challenges, and coping strategies for mental health during the process.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Challenges of Sound on Set
05:03 • 4min
From Pitch to Production
09:16 • 32min
Taking Time and Resetting instead of Cutting
40:47 • 2min
Challenges of Filming a Scene with a Smoking Cigar
42:39 • 2min
Filming in England
44:24 • 5min
The Pre-production Process: Mental Health and Coping Strategies
49:20 • 8min