Director Jon Cassar on 24, Thriving in Chaos & the Qualities of a Great Episodic Director
On this episode of The Directors Podcast, Emmy-winning DGC Director Jon Cassar sits down with DGC President Warren P. Sonoda to discuss the craft of his storied career in the Film & TV Industry as a director and producer. Their conversation ranges from working on 24 and building a strong relationship with Kiefer Sutherland, to becoming a producer-director and trying to lift up other filmmakers. Along the way Cassar gives his advice on enjoying the chaos of a film shoot, working with actors, and what it takes to be a great director on episodic television.
Timestamps:
(00:29) - Introductions
(01:43) - Conversation starts
The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.
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