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Apr 2025
59m 32s

The Secret to a Calm Film Set with Direc...

NO FILM SCHOOL
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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 ... Show More
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