Filmmakers want to present our craft to the world, and that craft is made with a particular vision. Sometimes sticking to this vision means we will lose out on other opportunities. Comedian and filmmaker, Jerrod Carmichael, explains why he is willing to take that risk.
In this episode, we talk about…
Stand-up comedy and how it is an immediate art form
Developing thick skin from being a stand-up comedian
Getting the plug pulled on a major project
How his film, On the Count of Three, melds comedy with darkness and honesty
Jerrod’s perspective on what a film’s premise should be
Protecting the main idea of a film - Keep the idea intact
His multiple roles on the set of his film
The premiere of his film at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival
Mentioned in the episode:
On the Count of Three
Licorice Pizza
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