Jason Woliner on Developing Filmmaking Stamina and Creative Confidence

Today’s guest is director, Jason Woliner. Jason is the director of Borat 2, Nathan For You, and the latest rule breaking show, Paul T. Goldman. We chat about pushing forward on your ideas, even when receiving constant rejection. 

In this episode, we talk about…

• How comedy has evolved to include real people in real life situations
• People thinking Paul’s story is completely fake and that he is just an actor
• Allowing Paul to make decisions and follow his lead
• Finally selling the show after getting over a hundred rejections
• The role timing plays in getting projects made
• Marveling at the decisions Paul’s mind made in writing the script 

Memorable Quotes

• “I feel like there’s been this shift where real life is just crazier and funnier than anything that is just purely written.” [3:28]
• “The richness of life is so much weirder, funnier, more interesting than most written content.” [4:31]
• “Yes, it’s unpolished and it sounds different, but it’s a real person expressing their version of their life.” [15:34]
• “Most of my career has been spent trying and failing to get things made.” [23:22]

Mentioned:

Paul T. Goldman

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