In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins dives into the sweeping process behind Train Dreams, a period drama adapted from the Dennis Johnson novella. GG is joined by director Clint Bentley and editor Parker Laramie, who discuss the challenges and joys of crafting a film that spans decades while staying intimate and emotionally resonant. The episode also opens with a candid conversation with filmmaker Boris Rodriguez about community and collaboration in independent filmmaking, leading up to the release of GG’s own directorial debut, I Really Love My Husband.In this episode, we discuss:The emotional and technical journey of adapting Train Dreams from a novella into a feature filmHow Clint and Parker’s creative partnership evolved from Jockey to this ambitious period pieceThe process of editing a film that spans decades without losing narrative momentumHow Parker’s background in documentary shaped his approach to editing fictionThe value of grabbing unplanned shots on set and how they can end up saving key scenesThe philosophical and technical challenges of handling notes from producers and stakeholdersThe role of music and rhythm in both writing and editing the filmClint’s directorial flexibility and willingness to discover the movie during postParker’s favorite hotkey and the logistics of editing across Premiere and AvidReflections on releasing the film and the audience’s evolving interpretation of its themesGuests:Clint BentleyParker LaramieBoris RodriguezSubscribe 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:...
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