As soon as we got the grant form the Coral Gables Community Foundation to start our Filmcraft Series I knew that I wanted Danny Davila to be one of our speakers. So many industry talks always focus on directors, writers, and actors and I knew there was so much more to learn from all the other disciplines of our industry and that so many careers start in below the line crew positions. And for anyone that has worked with Danny you know there are few that can teach you more and few people have risen up the ranks as fast as he has.
I have rarely met anyone int his industry who works harder, is as talented, is as generous or as kind as Danny. I feel truly lucky to have met him so early in my career and have gotten to work with him as often as I have. It was a great conversation full of great insights on navigating the egos and unpredictable feasts and famines of our work.
I have one more piece of advice I’m not sure we got to in the episode. Befriend the Art Department! You might get your name on screen, and if they really like you they may make you an extra copy to keep…
Our Filmcraft Series is made possible thanks to the support of the Coral Gables Art Cinema and by a grant from the Tristar Lifelong Learning Fund at the Coral Gables Community Foundation
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Original music by Hola*Hi (Paul Curtis and Angelina López Catledge)
Logo and Artwork by Royer Design
Recorded with the help of Cafeteria Films
