Episode 75: Rebecca Asher

Starting in Script Supervision, Rebecca mastered the mechanics of storytelling before stepping into the Director’s chair with confidence. Rebecca Asher is a Director known for “Big Mood”, “High Potential”, “Ghosts”, and “Grace and Frankie”. In this episode, Rebecca and Pete discuss the evolution of technology, the role of a Script Supervisor and tracking improv, the importance of eliminating expectations, prep routines, blocking and more…

(00:00:00 - 00:05:35) -- Podcast Intro
(00:05:35 - 00:12:00) -- Discovering Photography And Film
(00:12:00 - 00:16:25) -- Understanding Technology Origins
(00:16:25 - 00:21:20) -- Transitioning From Education To Filmmaking
(00:21:20 - 00:25:40) -- The Set Of “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
(00:25:40 - 00:31:15) -- The Role Of A Script Supervisor
(00:31:15 - 00:35:25) -- Tracking Improv
(00:35:25 - 00:42:40) -- Transitioning Into Directing
(00:42:40 - 00:46:38) -- Balancing Script Supervisor And Director
(00:46:38 - 00:47:48) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:47:48 - 00:48:45) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:48:45 - 00:53:15) -- Taking Ownership In Directing
(00:53:15 - 00:57:20) -- Bridging Genre Gaps
(00:57:20 - 01:00:20) -- Half Hour Comedy Vs. Hour Drama
(01:00:20 - 01:02:35) -- Blocking Scenes
(01:02:35 - 01:06:00) -- Prep Routine And Walkthroughs
(01:06:00 - 01:09:00) -- Directing “Ghosts”
(01:09:00 - 01:13:05) -- Introduction To Scriptation
(01:13:05 - 01:17:25) -- Prop Master And Crew Appreciation
(01:17:25 - 01:20:30) -- State Of Industry
(01:20:30 - 01:25:35) -- Principle Character Traits And Tips
(01:25:35 - 01:27:36) -- Podcast Outro

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