In this episode of the No Film School podcast, 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 filmmakingThe challenges and strategies of transitioning from indie to studio featuresPost-feature emotional “off-boarding” and how to manage the crashEstablishing a calm and collaborative environment on setHow she works with actors and tailors her directing approach to each personalityMaintaining creative control within the studio systemThe importance of curiosity, asking questions, and embracing not knowingBuilding strong collaborative relationships with DPs, editors, and producersGuests:Mimi CaveSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here: This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins. ...
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