Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking

In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Ernie Gilbert to discuss his work on A24's upcoming horror-thriller-comedy OPUS, which recently premiered at Sundance. Throughout our discussion, we explore Ernie’s creative process, his work in commercials & music videos, career building, and more. Topics covered include:

• The benefits of bringing editors on early in pre-production
• Editing remotely while production is taking place
• How to maintain fresh eyes on long-form projects
• Balancing work across features, commercials, and music videos
• The transition from editing to directing and back
• Building relationships and collecting "merit badges" in the industry
• Best practices for managing conflicting creative notes

Links from the show:

Ernie Gilbert - Website
Ernie Gilbert - Instagram

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