From Commercial Director to Feature Filmmaker | Lessons from Making Kangaroo Island

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Writer and director Tim David joins The Honest Filmmaker Podcast to discuss the transition from directing premium commercial campaigns to making his feature film Kangaroo Island.

Tim shares what years in advertising taught him about storytelling, pitching, preparation and leadership on set, before revealing the challenges of making an independent feature. We also discuss collaborating with his wife as screenwriter, working with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, directing actors, finding comedy through surprise, securing funding, and the lessons every first-time filmmaker should hear.

This episode is packed with practical advice for directors, producers, cinematographers and anyone hoping to make their first feature film.

Topics covered:

• Transitioning from commercials to feature films
• Making Kangaroo Island
• Film financing and pitching
• Directing actors
• Working with Dean Cundey
• Preparation and leadership on set
• Collaborating with writers
• Advice for first-time feature directors
• Lessons learned from independent filmmaking

Check out the trailer for Kangaroo Island here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWdScoEaRo

Check out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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