Mass producers Dylan Matlock and J.P. Ouellette open up about their experiences of reading a script so powerful they immediately knew they wanted to bring it to life…
In this episode, we talk about…
Riding in a van full of models while crying over a script
The process of securing resources to make this film happen
Two days of table work and one month to prepare for filming
How shorter hours on set allowed time for more creativity
Actors’ preparation of shooting 8-12 pages a day and rolling into the emotions
Addressing gun violence and shared trauma without political agenda
Embracing a story that focuses on reconciliation, grieving, and moving forward
Recognizing different responses to the film and the preventative opportunity it presents
Restoring a sense of community and being able to see the humanity in others through the characters from Mass
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Watch Mass: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.0f1b4af4-1251-4041-a439-c553555fbc7d?tag=deciderrg-20
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