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Making A Micro-Budget Feature In 15 Days, Directing Rachel Dratch & Building A 20-Year Creative Brand With Jason Laurits

Podcast: Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking · Noam Kroll

Opublikowano: 2026-06-12

In this episode, I'm joined by filmmaker and graphic artist Jason Laurits to talk about his debut feature Love's Company (starring Rachel Dratch), and the unique two-decade creative journey that led him to directing his first feature in his 40s. Jason breaks down how the film started with a single absurd thought ("what would happen if you actually kidnapped a celebrity?") and grew out of his love for Misery, Sunset Boulevard, and Ruthless People. He shares how he taught himself to edit in order to cut a proof-of-concept teaser that he used to raise money, attract...