Listen "Demise | Yara Estrada Lowe, Carlo Mendez, Liz Fenning"
Episode Synopsis
What does it take to make a great independent film? Hear from Demise writer, director and producer, Yara Estrada Lowe, and two of the lead actors, Carlo Mendez and Liz Fenning, to get the full picture of everything that goes into independent filmmaking. Jeff Olan also had the pleasure of being one of the executive producers of the movie and was delighted to bring these amazing folks back together to talk about it.Some of the fascinating things that came up: Yara moving to LA in 2008 and originally signing up with Jeff Olan Casting to be a background actorAll the prep that goes into pre-production for an independent film like DemiseHow strangers helped by providing key locations practically for freeHow one wrong casting can mess up an entire movieWhy and how Carlo tries to distract himself while memorizing linesHow Liz was able to prep for a really emotionally challenging sceneRunning out of time at specific locations like the mansion in BrentwoodSurprises like needing a nurse on set when shooting with a 4-month old babyThe importance of finding a patient editor who’s willing to dedicate a year to a projectRollin’ With Olan | FB | IG | YTYara Estrada Low | IG | IMDbCarlo Mendez | IG | IMDbLiz Fenning | IG | IMDbDemise | WebsiteJeff Olan Casting | WebsiteTHANKS FOR ROLLIN’ WITH OLAN!
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