Paul Feig Teaches Us the Nuances of Comedy and Collaboration

Sofia Wylie and Sophie Anne Caruso in 'School for Good and Evil.' Credit: Netflix
Want to be a filmmaker? Then you have to be confident enough to have no confidence in yourself.

This is the advice from Paul Feig, director of The School For Good and Evil, Bridesmaids, and television shows like Freaks and GeeksThe Office, Arrested Development, and Nurse Jackie.

Watch the interview here: 

In this episode, we talk about…

  • Applying lessons learned from his standup career and acting career
  • Having more than enough film to choose from in case certain jokes bomb
  • Setting the rules at the beginning of a film
  • Remaining consistent with your style throughout the film
  • How Feig handles making films for streaming services
  • Hooking the audience so they will make a complete journey with the characters
  • Why there is no excuse for beginner filmmakers wanting to start their career

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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by George Edelman.

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