It Took 15 Years to Make a Feature Film, Here's What I Learned - Adisa

Dive into a comprehensive 95-minute interview with filmmaker Adisa as he shares his 15-year journey to create a feature film. Explore the influence of growing up in Oakland, the impact of Spike Lee on his career, and the transformative power of filmmaking experiences. Gain insights into screenplay development with producers, market considerations, and crucial decisions filmmakers face. Learn valuable advice for first-time directors, understand the complexities of directing challenging scenes, and discover why some directors prefer actors not to rehearse alone. Uncover the realities of the filmmaking process, from the absence of shortcuts to the art of bringing a script to market, in this in-depth exploration of the craft.

Syllabus

- Adisa On Growing Up In Oakland And How It Influenced His Life
- Adisa Admits Without Spike Lee He Wouldn’t Be A Filmmaker
- Everyone Has A Movie That Makes Them Want To Be A Filmmaker
- This Filmmaking Experience Changed My Life
- How A Producer Will Change A Screenplay To Get The Movie Made
- There Is No Shortcut To Being A Filmmaker
- Advice For First Time Directors
- Developing A Script With A Producer And Bringing It To Market
- Every Filmmaker Has This Decision To Make About Their Work
- One Reason Why A Director Doesn't Want Actors To Rehearse Scenes Alone
- Directing A Scene That Doesn't Work