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Sarah Adina Smith

Sarah Adina Smith

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Director Sarah Adina Smith stops by the bungalow and discusses the importance of finding a creative ally, her first look deal with Amazon, having to audition as a director, and more!

Sarah's IMDb and Instagram @sarahadinasmith.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:37 - Sarah slates her name.
02:19 - Adapting things for the screen like Lessons in Chemistry.
08:15 - Directing things you write and finding collaboration.
12:45 - Sarah didn't direct the first feature she co-wrote Goodbye World.
13:45 - Juggling multiple jobs on set and finding a creative ally.
17:10 - A first look deal with Amazon.
25:46 - How much involvement in casting.
28:00 - Picking casting directors.
30:45 - Do actors ever surprise you.
39:10 - Structure and time management.
43:27 - Having no life when directing.
44:35 - Prep for shoots.
48:17 - Work procurement.
49:06 - Pitching yourself as a director.
53:59 - Who took a chance on Sarah.
56:50 - Mike's short film, again.

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