#342: Sarah Adina Smith
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.
