Filmmakers Roundtable: Susana Darwin with Domenico Pontoriero and Mace Walker
Season 1, Episode 2, Feb 15, 03:01 PM
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In this episode of the Filmmakers Roundtable, Domenico Ponteredo, Susana Darwin, and Mace Walker discuss how they incorporate and develop themes in their films.
Susana Darwin kicks off the discussion by asking about the importance of themes. Domenico explains how the music he composed played a central role in his film 'Becoming,' and how it guided the emotional and thematic development of the project. Mace Walker shares his focus on lighting to convey the film’s tone and emotion, and how he faced challenges like budget constraints and team dynamics. They also explore how to conclude a film effectively, with Domenico favoring an organic evolution through collaboration and context, and Mace emphasizing the need to think of the ending early on to guide the plot and character development. The conversation wraps with practical advice on balancing thematic consistency and audience engagement over the length of a feature film.
Films referenced in this episode:
Becoming
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Susana Darwin kicks off the discussion by asking about the importance of themes. Domenico explains how the music he composed played a central role in his film 'Becoming,' and how it guided the emotional and thematic development of the project. Mace Walker shares his focus on lighting to convey the film’s tone and emotion, and how he faced challenges like budget constraints and team dynamics. They also explore how to conclude a film effectively, with Domenico favoring an organic evolution through collaboration and context, and Mace emphasizing the need to think of the ending early on to guide the plot and character development. The conversation wraps with practical advice on balancing thematic consistency and audience engagement over the length of a feature film.
Films referenced in this episode:
Becoming
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#macewalker #domenicopontoriero #susanadarwin #becoming #flagact #stpetefilmmakers #filmmakers #shortfilms #filmthemes #filmlighting #technicalaspectsoffilmmaking #filmthemes