{"id":3911,"date":"2012-08-09T09:54:57","date_gmt":"2012-08-09T16:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hotnerdgirl.wordpress.com\/?p=3911"},"modified":"2024-02-28T09:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:57:31","slug":"ask-an-indie-filmmaker-interview-with-emily-lou-director-of-the-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/2012\/08\/09\/ask-an-indie-filmmaker-interview-with-emily-lou-director-of-the-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"“Ask an Indie Filmmaker” – Interview with Emily Lou, director of The Selling"},"content":{"rendered":" A brilliant and totally badass duo if I do say so myself\n

I met a lot of amazing people during my time at SFSU. Sadly, Emily Lou was not one of them. Despite the fact that we have a number of mutual friends, neither of us can remember ever meeting the other. Thankfully, because of those mutual friends, we have become cyber pals via facebook, the Great and Terrible (quick, what book did I steal that line from??) Even before we met virtually I’d heard whispers about this fantastic lady named Emily, so when I found out that she’d directed a movie and wanted ME to watch and review it I was over the moon! \u00a0I reviewed The Selling<\/em> last April and have been a huge fan of Emily Lou ever since.<\/p>\n

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I’ve grown to admire Emily so much over the past year. She’s a true Wonder Woman – Director, Business Woman, and Mom to an insanely smart, sweet, and\u00a0debonair\u00a0little boy. I’m so excited that we could connect for this “Ask a (fill in the blank)” interview. She did a great job answering my (and YOUR!) questions and I’m confident that, by the end of this post, you’ll adore her as much as I do.<\/p>\n

FYI – The Selling<\/em> has 5 days left to raise as much money as possible on Kickstarter for a theatrical release (a seriously BFD). If you’re interested in helping to make this happen, please feel free to click HERE.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

On to the interview!<\/p>\n

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HNG: Was The Selling<\/em> your directorial debut?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Feature Film debut, yes!\u00a0\u00a0In the past I had directed lots of theater and a few shorts.<\/p>\n

HNG: How long did it take to film\u00a0The Selling<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: 14 days.<\/p>\n

HNG: How did it feel to go to the premier of a movie you\u00a0directed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Exciting and terrifying at the same time!\u00a0\u00a0By the time I had seen it we had about 575 versions of the film.\u00a0\u00a0Of course nothing is perfect and when you shoot in 14 days you will see things you do not like.\u00a0\u00a0But then when the audience started laughing and genuinely having a great time, enjoying themselves?\u00a0\u00a0It was pretty freaking great.<\/p>\n Barry Bostwick, Matthias Schubert, Emily Lou, Gareth Taylor, Gabriel Diani, Trevor Allen and Etta Devine\n

HNG: Describe winning your first award for The Selling<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: It was at the Friar\u2019s Club Comedy Film Festival in NYC.\u00a0\u00a0Gabe and I were together, which was rare. Because of limited funds we usually don\u2019t both attend.\u00a0\u00a0We watched the film with the audience and didn\u2019t think they liked it at all. \u00a0We shrunk into our seats whispering our insecurities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When they announced we had won we were shocked!\u00a0\u00a0We just looked at each other, mouths gaping and then exhilarated ran up to the podium. It was crazy and so unexpected!\u00a0\u00a0And then we won another one!\u00a0\u00a0We won the Jury and Audience Awards!\u00a0\u00a0It was such an honor, and to receive it at the Friar\u2019s Club with all its history and it\u2019s just a beautiful building.\u00a0\u00a0It was a really special moment for both of us.<\/p>\n Gabriel Diani, Emily Lou, & Trevor Allen at the Friar’s Club Comedy Film Festival\n

HNG: Do you find it challenging to be a female director in a male dominated industry or have you not been affected by that?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I have no \u201cproof\u201d that I\u2019ve been affected but there have been many instances where I feel I would have been treated a little differently if I was a man, respect-wise.\u00a0\u00a0That said, it could also be because of my personality, I can be a little bit of a softy sometimes.\u00a0People can see that and can take advantage of it.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019ve had a few people try pretty hard to walk all over me, but mostly, just respectful, cool people who only want to support me.<\/p>\n Emily Lou on the set of The Selling\n

HNG: You have an adorable son. How do you balance work and motherhood?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Thank you. \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0It\u2019s so hard, but I\u2019m sure you would have guessed that.\u00a0\u00a0I have another full-time job too, helping to run a family business.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I would love nothing more than to be a full-time, stay-at-home mom.\u00a0\u00a0I also would love nothing more than to be a full-time director.\u00a0\u00a0I would also love to eat 1 dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies for breakfast every morning.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m a lucky woman; I have a lot going on which is better than the alternative. But the guilty mom feeling is certainly my kryptonite.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He has seen you on facebook by the way, and is pretty smitten, even though he\u2019s only 6. \u00a0\ud83d\ude09 That\u2019s my boy!<\/p>\n

HNG: We’re both SF State Alumni (Go Gators!) How do you think the theatre department at SFSU prepared you as a director?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Oh, in so many ways! I am really grateful to SFSU. The Brown Bag theater company is a little black box theater group that lets students try out directing.\u00a0\u00a0As soon as I had the chance to direct, it felt instantly \u201cright\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cAh ha! This is what I\u2019m supposed to be doing! \u201c There were many great opportunities for students to try their hand at directing, design, technical work, writing, etc.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019ve heard funds have been cut significantly which is very sad.\u00a0\u00a0As soon as I can I\u2019m gonna throw some green to the Gators.<\/p>\n

HNG: Any favorite teachers who inspired you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Ms. O\u2019Hara, who I\u2019ve recently reconnected with on facebook.\u00a0\u00a0She lives in NYC and was at the Friar\u2019s Club screening!\u00a0\u00a0She was my High-School Drama teacher. She inspired me to celebrate my differences instead of focusing on why I wasn\u2019t fitting in.\u00a0\u00a0I was constantly rejected (plays, music) in High-School and was pretty down about it and considered maybe this wasn\u2019t for me.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019ll never forget her sitting me down, that look in her eyes\u2026she believed in me, she really did!\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m totally tearing up just thinking about it.\u00a0\u00a0I told you I was a softy.<\/p>\n

HNG: Who inspires you on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: My husband inspires me. \u00a0John, my husband, has encouraged me every single day of our relationship to follow my dreams. \u00a0If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have made this movie. \u00a0He’s the guy that said, “hey, you want to make a movie? \u00a0make a movie! \u00a0I know you can do it! \u00a0Call Gabe and see if he wants to work with you on it! \u00a0It’ll be great!”…I love that guy, I really do. \u00a0I’m inspired to be the best mom, friend, person, and artist by him every day.<\/p>\n Emily Lou and her husband John at a Q&A in Wichita where The Selling won Audience Favorite at the Tall Grass Film Festival\n

HNG: Do you express\u00a0yourself\u00a0creatively in any other ways?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Yes!\u00a0\u00a0I have become very interested in photography.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0After we shot The Selling<\/em>, my love of photography really took off. Also I am blessed to have a few amazing photographer friends who have taken me under their wings.<\/p>\n

HNG: A lot of projects have been using Kickstarter. Have you found it to be an effective fundraising tool for accomplishing your goal of a theatrical release?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: We\u2019ll see!\u00a0\u00a0Joking.\u00a0\u00a0The opportunity that Kickstarter provides for independent artists is wonderful.\u00a0\u00a0I know we\u2019ll make our goal, however it is a bit of a nail-biter!<\/p>\n

HNG: What does a theatrical release entail for an independent film?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Almost always it means it\u2019s self-funded which is what we\u2019re doing.\u00a0\u00a0You find areas you have a fan base, and put up a showing or two in a local theater.\u00a0\u00a0For example I grew up in Yuba City and Northern Virginia and now live in the Bay Area and we\u2019re hitting all of those places!\u00a0\u00a0Also Los Angeles, Wichita and Chico!<\/p>\n

HNG: What kind of equipment did you use to film The Selling<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: We shot on the RED camera which is just as spectacular as you may have heard.\u00a0\u00a0Apparently\u00a0it\u2019s even better now!<\/p>\n

HNG: Did you rent or buy the equipment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: We rented it; I wish I owned that camera!<\/p>\n

HNG: How do you know the film\u2019s stars Gabriel Diani, Etta Devine, and Janet Varney?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: All SFSU Alumni!\u00a0\u00a0Yay!<\/p>\n Gabriel Diani as Richard Scarry\n

HNG: Getting Barry Bostwick on board was an epic win. How did you get in touch with him? Did you have him audition? What was it like to work with a Horror-Comedy legend?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: He was amazing to work with, so prepared and hilarious.\u00a0\u00a0He gave me a hug after he wrapped and said \u201cYou\u2019re doing great, this film\u2019s in good hands\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0So sweet!\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019ll never forget that moment!\u00a0\u00a0We put down a \u201cbreakdown\u201d for the role of Father Jimmy and got some great replies from Agents and he was one of them!\u00a0\u00a0So we shot and we SCORED! He loved the script and has continued to be very supportive of the project.<\/p>\n Emily Lou and Barry Bostwick\n

HNG: You recently appeared on The Nerdist podcast. What was that like?\u00a0Not gonna lie, I have a bit of a nerd\u00a0crush\u00a0on Nerdist Chris Hardwick. Was he as awesome as he seems?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Unfortunately, the podcast is in L.A. and I\u2019m in the Bay Area so I wasn\u2019t able to be a part of it but Gabe and Etta were.\u00a0\u00a0I don\u2019t know him well but from what I know, he\u2019s a really fantastic guy, and he really likes our movie!\u00a0\u00a0He\u2019s been very supportive of the film.<\/p>\n

HNG: How did you get the invite to appear on his podcast?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: The lovely Janet Varney, \u201cMary Best\u201d is good friends with him.<\/p>\n Janet Varney\n

HNG: Who’s your favorite superhero?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Gotta go old school and say Captain America.<\/p>\n

HNG: Do you enjoy acting or directing more?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Directing definitely.\u00a0\u00a0I acted for a few years and then had the opportunity to try out directing in College and that was it, slam dunk.<\/p>\n

HNG: How did you choose the music? Was it hard to secure the rights?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: We had\u00a0a fabulous composer Geoff Mann, he worked very hard and delivered an amazing score.\u00a0\u00a0Besides that we had a few songs from a Bay Area Band \u201cChief Enablers.\u201d<\/p>\n

HNG: What is your favorite color and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Red.\u00a0\u00a0Exciting, and to my knowledge the only color that scientifically changes your blood pressure when you see it!\u00a0\u00a0Right?\u00a0\u00a0Or is that a myth?<\/p>\n

HNG: Do you believe in ghosts and the supernatural? If yes, any personal experiences? If no, why not?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I am of the mind that no one really knows what\u2019s really out there.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m not an adamant \u201cbeliever\u201d or \u201cnon believer.\u201d \u00a0I\u2019ve felt things, thought maybe I\u2019d seen things\u2026but nothing for sure.\u00a0\u00a0I certainly believe it\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n Gabriel Diani and Dawn Didawick in The Selling\n

HNG: Any plans to direct another movie?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Yes!\u00a0\u00a0A great film called A Good Day To Die<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0Cloris Leachman is attached and it\u2019s an amazing script!\u00a0\u00a0An assisted suicide comedy, stay tuned!<\/p>\n

HNG: What’s next for The Selling<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: VOD and\u00a0DVD launch!\u00a0\u00a0We are working towards getting the best placement possible for these launches by doing a theatrical release.\u00a0\u00a0Hence, Kickstarter \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0And always trying to get as much coverage as possible, which is why being on a popular blog\/facebook page such\u00a0\u00a0as say\u2026 HOT NERD GIRL is so important!\u00a0\u00a0And thank you again!<\/p>\n

HNG: How can people see The Selling<\/em> if they’re not near a film festival or one of the theatres it will be showing at?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Our site is being updated so that they can either purchase a digital download on August 21st or a DVD on October 23rd from the website<\/a>. \u00a0 Hopefully they can also select our film from their local Redbox or order it video on demand from their local cable network.<\/p>\n

HNG: I think that it’s so important for women to support each other. What amazing women in your life lift you up and inspire you on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I have a group of amazing female friends.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0They are Doctors, Actors, Artists, Mothers, Teachers, Business Women\u2026they are my family, my sisters, they know who they are, and I love them very much \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

HNG: I’m often asked how guys can meet an HNG of their very own. As a fellow HNG, what advice can you give them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Wow, thanks for the compliment.\u00a0\u00a0Is it official?\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m an HNG?, Yay!\u00a0\u00a0OK, now what was the question?\u00a0\u00a0OK, right.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s always great to meet people with the same interests.\u00a0\u00a0Go to your\u00a0next nerd location of choice and be open, have confidence, go up to an HNG and say \u201cwhat up?\u201d – be yourself! Girls like nice guys, really, they do.\u00a0\u00a0And if they don\u2019t, it\u2019s because they\u2019re still in that awkward \u201cI want to date a-hole\u201d phase of their life and they aren\u2019t ready for you anyway.\u00a0\u00a0But please, please stick around for a Nice HNG.\u00a0\u00a0NHNG\u2019s only.<\/p>\n

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Time for your questions! As usual, you asked some great ones! (and some funny and ridiculous ones too, but that’s why I love you so much).<\/p>\n

Nichodemous B: Is there any way to make indie films suck less?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Yes!\u00a0\u00a0We did!\u00a0\u00a0Work with amazing people who really believe in the project, and make sure you believe in it too.\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t begin production until you have a great script.\u00a0\u00a0Not good, great.\u00a0\u00a0Make sure other people besides you; your friends, family, and the writer think it\u2019s great too.<\/p>\n

Nate H: It\u2019s so tough to strike the right balance between horror and comedy; what movies got it right? (what movies inspire you?)<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: So many, to name a few favorites\u2026Shaun of the Dead<\/em>, The<\/em> Evil Dead<\/em> Trilogy, Ghostbusters<\/em>, and\u00a0Bubba Ho-Tep<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Daryle P: Where can we read your scripts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I don\u2019t have a script to share but the next movie I\u2019m directing has an amazing script I\u2019m very excited about! A Good Day To Die.<\/em><\/p>\n

Damon D:\u00a0I’d like you to ask their name.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Emily Lou.<\/p>\n

Dan O:\u00a0Did they get into indie horror because they like the genre, or lack the funds?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I love the genre.\u00a0\u00a0Admittedly, I scare very easily and can\u2019t even\u00a0look\u00a0at a clown.\u00a0\u00a0BUT, I love funny, dark, quirky, and weird.\u00a0\u00a0I love to make people laugh.\u00a0\u00a0Regarding funds, good question\u2026the way that can play in, and it did for us a bit, is that \u201chorror sells,\u201d it just does!\u00a0\u00a0So, besides liking horror comedy, it was a plus for sure that horror is a popular genre.<\/p>\n

Dramos K:\u00a0Thrill or gore? … one of the tough choices for horror it seems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Thrill!\u00a0\u00a0I respect those who love their gore, but.not so much gore in our movie, a few great scares though\u2026to hear the audience being scared, that\u2019s pretty cool.<\/p>\n

Damon D: Is it my buddy Rolfe? Mr. Nightmare Man<\/em> himself? \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Not that I know of.<\/p>\n

Neil C:\u00a0Any general tips for people who want to get into film making?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Oh, this will be a difficult question to be brief on.\u00a0\u00a0Budget, budget, budget\u2026budget for all aspects of post production including festivals, marketing, Insurance, everything\u2026everything you think you need to budget for, budget some more.\u00a0\u00a0Find someone who has MADE a movie, been through the festival circuit and has gotten distribution.\u00a0\u00a0Make sure they\u2019ve done this in the last couple of years because the industry is always changing. A business course will also help.\u00a0\u00a0AND read \u201cThink Outside the Box Office\u201d by Jon Reiss.<\/p>\n Cinematographer Matthias Schubert and Director Emily Lou\n

Michael J: Can I get your number? Can I get it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I\u2019m assuming you mean Hot Nerd Girl, and I\u2019m afraid I can\u2019t give it out\u2026<\/p>\n

Esteban V:\u00a0I’m attempting to make a prime rib for dinner tomorrow and I’m a bit confused, after the marinade process do I roast it 15 minutes per pound or 20 minutes per?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I\u2019m not sure but I\u2019ve had some good luck googling such things.<\/p>\n

Rob B:\u00a0Are you really circa 1985 Sam Raimi?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Sigh, I wish.<\/p>\n

Patrick O:\u00a0Top 3 favorite films?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Too hard! Not fair!\u00a0\u00a0OK, fine.<\/p>\n

Singing in the Rain<\/em> (because it\u2019s the first movie I saw)<\/p>\n

The Evil Dead<\/em> Trilogy (is that cheating?)<\/p>\n

Unforgiven<\/em> (big Clint fan)<\/p>\n

Kenneth W:\u00a0What is the hardest part of your job? Who are often the unsung heroes of your films? Do you do any raising money for your films, if so do you mind recounting a few instances?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Hardest part? Hm\u2026where do I begin\u2026truly it\u2019s like parenting; you have no idea how hard it is until you become one (I am one).\u00a0Truly though, not being able to pay people what they\u2019re worth, if at all, I hate that, I\u00a0\u00a0really, really do.\u00a0\u00a0The crew is the unsung hero, we had an amazing crew. It was seriously organized, effective, and fun.\u00a0\u00a0All people seem to care about is the \u201ctalent\u201d as in the actors, and while we had some amazing ones and none of it would have happened without them, CERTAINLY none of it would have happened without our amazing crew.\u00a0\u00a0I just hope I am lucky enough to work with them again.<\/p>\n The crew\n

Kenneth W:\u00a0Also, who is someone you would like to throw under the proverbial bus? Also, assuming you know them well enough to do so and its all in good fun?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: The girl in 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0grade who called me a bug-eyed, fish-lipped midget.<\/p>\n

Alan K:\u00a0what do you think about George A. Romero and his “Living Dead<\/em>” flicks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: All hail the King of the Zombie\u2019s! I absolutely love the Living Dead<\/em> series.\u00a0\u00a0Shaun of the Dead<\/em> was such an\u00a0inspiration for our film and it wouldn\u2019t have been made without Mr. Romero.<\/p>\n

Thomas S:\u00a0Lately all horror films have been played out, do you have any fresh ideas for a kick ass horror flick?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: A real estate agent trying to sell a haunted house?\u00a0\u00a0Called\u2026maybe, THE SELLING<\/em>?<\/p>\n

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Eric C:\u00a0How do you approach investors with an indie-horror script these days? Obviously it’s difficult to show potential for return on investment, so what is the draw for them to give money for your project? Also, how do you prepare for the hell that is shooting, especially working with talent to get them in character for their roles? Thank you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Eric, I think we need to sit down and have coffee so I can adequately answer these\u2026but for now here goes.\u00a0\u00a0You need to approach people who believe in; you, the people involved, and the content (niche if you have one).\u00a0\u00a0You need a great Line Producer to help you prep for the shoot.\u00a0\u00a0Work with someone with some experience!\u00a0\u00a0You will really be relying on this person!\u00a0\u00a0With \u201ctalent,\u201d hopefully you can squeeze in some rehearsals but if not you need to hire people who bring a lot to the table, shoot from the hip while being prepared and trust your gut.<\/p>\n

Pamitha W:\u00a0What types of storytelling challenges do you face working with an indie budget? Is it rewarding finding creative solutions where mainstream directors tend to slap on special effects? If you could retell any hormedy (see what I did there?), which would it be and how would you do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I really love the problem solving involved in the process.\u00a0\u00a0I wanted to shoot \u201cpractical effects\u201d instead of using special effects for the film but\u2026 best laid plans.\u00a0\u00a0One of our best effects however was done with one light in a closet and a fan.\u00a0\u00a0Hormedy?\u00a0\u00a0Ha! Well, probably the bleeding wall (spoiler alert).\u00a0\u00a0I wanted that effect to practical SOOO BAD.\u00a0\u00a0Everyone told me it couldn\u2019t be done on our budget.\u00a0\u00a0Everyone.\u00a0\u00a0And, everyone was right.\u00a0\u00a0We had fake blood everywhere and it looked terrible.\u00a0\u00a0We ended up green screening it but green screened it wrong.\u00a0\u00a0The special FX of it to this day I\u2019m not crazy about.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If we could have done more takes, more time, more money, more blood, it would have been great!<\/p>\n The practical effect attempt\n

Alistair V:\u00a0Is it difficult for a horror-comedy to be internationally successful due to the national nature of humour? I note Dog Soldiers<\/em> and Severance<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: Our film showed in Singapore and they definitely laughed at different things than a US audience.\u00a0\u00a0Also, interestingly enough, from different parts of the US we got much different reactions.<\/p>\n

Sarah D:\u00a0LOL! Why does he keep casting the\u00a0same people over and over \ud83d\ude09 Assuming it’s the person I’m thinking you’re going to interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I\u2019m not \u201chim,\u201d but I have to say once you find some good people that you enjoy working with, if you have any control over casting you will want to hire them again and again!<\/p>\n

Mark E:\u00a0What do you think of Alfred Hitchcock?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: One of the best people that ever lived.\u00a0\u00a0The tone he could create, his aesthetic, just him as a person narrating, how he framed a shot with no apology, everything about him is (and I use this word sparingly) brilliant.<\/p>\n

Charlie C:\u00a0\u200e1) How much are those RED cameras now? 2) Do you have your own music score for the film? 3) Is it possible to make a Horror-Comedy without using too many of Raimi’s treatments?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: I sadly do not own a RED although we did shoot on one. I think it\u2019s running around $10-$12K these days.\u00a0\u00a0Sure!\u00a0\u00a0You can make a horror-comedy however the heck you want!<\/p>\n

Mark V:\u00a0Can I star in your next movie opposite Hot Nerd Girl?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: She has to agree to star in my next movie first!<\/p>\n It’s been known to happen Mark\n

Kevin K:\u00a0If you and I woke up in a hotel room, covered in blood, with a dead hooker on the floor, what would you like to have for breakfast?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: A Chocolate Peppermint Stick Luna bar.<\/p>\n

Chris P:\u00a0A big budget movie maker has scores of people and services available to him or her: director, producer(s), director of photography and crew, film editors, location scouts… How does the process differ for an independent filmmaker?<\/strong><\/p>\n

EL: We have all those same people but sadly they do not get paid as much as \u201cbig budget\u201d films.\u00a0\u00a0So, you find people who love what they do, have some experience but need more, are willing to work for less, love your script, think you\u2019re pretty cool and then you treat them VERY well and with LOTS of respect.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

To find out more about The Selling<\/em>, go to the website. You can find it HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A HUGE thanks to Emily Lou for taking the time to participate! I can’t wait to see her future projects (something tells me this lady is going places).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I met a lot of amazing people during my time at SFSU. Sadly, Emily Lou was not one of them. Despite the fact that we have a number of mutual friends, neither of us can remember ever meeting the other. Thankfully, because of those mutual friends, we have become cyber pals via facebook, the Great […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[102,254,297,309,346,437,438,442,462,489,545,790,981],"class_list":["post-3911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interview","tag-barry-bostwick","tag-diani-devine","tag-emily-lou","tag-etta-devine","tag-gabriel-diani","tag-horror","tag-horror-comedy","tag-hot-nerd-girl","tag-indie","tag-janet-varney","tag-kickstarter","tag-richard-scarry","tag-the-selling"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3911"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3911\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotnerdgirl.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}