Episode 153 - Let’s Make More Action Films!
This is the second episode in our Young Filmmakers Series. In this episode, Geoffrey Whitt interviews Actor and Director Ian Wilson. Ian shares his journey from acting in stage productions to starting a YouTube channel and eventually pursuing filmmaking as a career. He discusses his experiences with Tomorrow's Filmmakers academy, and Faith and Family Filmmakers Association’s ‘VIP Filmmakers Mentorship Program’, highlighting the contrast between technical and production-focused training. Ian elaborates on his goals of making feature action films and establishing his own production company. He also talks about his acting projects and discusses the importance of starting small, learning, and growing in the film industry.
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Bio:
Ian Wilson is a follower of Yeshua who wants to make cool movies that he’d actually want to sit down and watch. Whether it's directing, acting, or anything else, Ian just wants to make cool stuff and give God the glory.
Editing by Michael Roth
FAFF July Filmmakers Bootcamp: https://www.faffassociation.com/filmmakers-bootcamp
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FAFF Association Online Meetups: https://faffassociation.com/#faff-meetings
Screenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreat
Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9V
VIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorship
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