Listen "HollyShorts LIVE: Shooting Two Films at Once w/ Alex Bush writer, director & producer of "Thaw" "
Episode Synopsis
We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.In this episode, Hae sits down with writer, director & producer Alex Bush to discuss Alex’s film, “Thaw”. Logline: While isolated on a remote farm, two friends enter into a game of gender-reversed role play.Follow the film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thawfilm/Follow Alex: https://alexpbush.comThe film explores gender expansion & variance. Alex was laser focused with relationships & how the characters read each other & intuition is the center of their drama. Grounded performances & specific cinematography created emotional intimacy on screen. Hae & Alex discuss how Alex also shot “Thaw” as a co-production with another short, using one shared production team & shooting during one full week to save costs and create a deeper sense of collaboration. Can’t make it to the festival in person? Watch the films at https://bitpixtv.com/programs/hsff-23-pre-roll-final-87100d and use code HSFF2023CFA for 20% off! For our listeners, CFA has teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts to keep up to date on new episode releases. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Apogee, FilmTools, Rosco, Lightstone Rentals, Deity, Canon, and First Mile Technologies.Website: https://www.cinematographyforactors.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactorsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactorsCinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show suppoSend us a textFor our listeners, CFA’s teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25 Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.
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