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‘Joyland’ Director Saim Sadiq Redefines What It Means To Be a Director

A film is like a baby, and everyone involved is a parent. How do you keep all the parents happy, calm, and on the same page?

In this episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and the director of Joyland, Saim Sadiq, discuss:

  • The universality of the film and seeing oneself in the characters

  • Why the Cannes Film Festival was the best place for the film to premiere

  • Why people need time to process the film after watching it

  • Keeping only the necessary people on set

  • Not overloading the actors with too much information

  • Feeling excited about problems that would arise

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Author: GG Hawkins
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.

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