Episode 36 - Samantha Lavin [Director | ScreenWriter]
In this episode, Samantha talks to us about why it is hard to make a female main character driven films, writers that inspire her and "don't let your head stop your heart." Enjoy the show!
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Show Notes:
7:40 - How Samantha developed "In Memory of Me"
9:25 - Why it is hard to make a female main character driven film.
10:22 - The inspiration behind the movie "7 on 10"
14:46 - How Sam has found a strong tribe.
17:29 - Brenda from General Hospital.
19:40 - Writers that inspire Samantha.
23:46 - "haters can come in many guises ..."
26:40 - Seeing life as competition is hard.
28:50 - Why her dad was the most influential person for her growing up.
32:00 - "Don't let your head stop your heart"
37:14 - Key Change (the play).
How to reach Samantha: Website | Twitter | Facebook
Book Recommendations:
The Secret History - Donna Tartt
Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett
"In Memory of Me" (Full Movie Link)