Creative Principles
Episodes
Ep201 - Anthony Jerjen, Director Josh Hartnett Film ‘Inherit the Viper’
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A product of the Spielberg era, Anthony Jerjen directed shorts like ‘The End,’ ‘Trained’ and ‘Immersion,’ before he stumbled upon a script...
Ep200 - Charles Randolph, Screenwriter ‘Bombshell,’ ‘The Big Short,’ and ‘Love & Other Drugs’
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Randolph is intrigued with things that frighten him. Complicated, yet unusual subjects with unique internal conflicts make up his films. Amo...
Ep199 - Jon Avnet, Director ‘Three Christs,’ ‘Righteous Kill,’ & ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Avnet has directed, written, and produced dozens of motion pictures, television movies and Broadway plays, winning Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, Peabody's...
Ep198 - David Guy Levy, Writer-Director ‘The Mandela Effect’
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In ‘The Mandela Effect,’ a man becomes obsessed with facts and events that have been collectively misremembered by thousands of people. Believin...
Ep197 - ‘The Longest Wave’ Director Joe Berlinger & Surfer Robby Naish
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In ‘The Longest Wave,’ audiences are invited to see a rare glimpse into what motivates an athlete who has everything to lose to push his body and ...
Ep196 - Phedon Papamichael, Cinematographer ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ ‘Walk the Line,’ & ‘Nebraska’
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phedon Papamichael Jr. grew up surrounded by creativity. His father was a Greek cinematographer best known for working with John Cassavetes. Through v...
Ep195 - Jason Keller, Screenwriter ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ ‘Machine Gun Preacher,’ & ‘Escape Plan’
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While attending college in London, Jason Keller discovered he wanted to be a screenwriter. Soon, he fully committed to the profession and moved to Los...
Ep194 - Andrew Lyman-Clarke, Writer-Director-Editor ‘Night Sweats’
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Lyman-Clarke grew up with experimental filmmakers. At a very early age, he started making shorts and even persuaded a teacher to accept a film ...
Ep193 - Alice Waddington, Writer-Director ‘Paradise Hills,’ ‘Disco Inferno,’ & ‘Magical Girl’
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At an early age, Alice Waddington learned it was possible to create something in and around your small town, that could affect people around the globe...
Ep192 - Darrin Prescott, Stunts ‘Drive,’ ‘John Wick,’ ‘Black Panther,’ & ‘Ford v Ferrari’
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Darrin Prescott was attracted to the challenge of stuntwork. Early in his career, he doubled for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Hugo Weaving, thanks to his...
Ep191 - Nick Powell, Stuntman-Director Nicolas Cage Film ‘Primal’
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fencing, rugby, and martial arts led Nick Powell down a path to stunt work. Over time, he found himself working as an actor and stuntman on ‘Bravehe...
Ep190 - Monty Whitebloom, Director ‘Love is Blind’
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Monty Whitebloom never planned to be a filmmaker. Studying English Literature at University, he was actually sucked into the rave movement in London. ...
Ep189 - Luke Bracey, Actor ‘Point Break,’ ‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ & ‘Danger Close’
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Bracey wanted to be a professional rugby player, but fell into acting by chance. Over time, the Australian actor found himself on the long runnin...
Ep188 - Gregory Allen Howard, Screenwriter 'Ali,' 'Remember the Titans,' & 'Harriet'
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Allen Howard’s cousin introduced him to “what was underneath the movies.” While his cousin wasn’t in the business, he taught Howard th...
Ep187 - William Fichtner, Actor-Writer-Director ‘Cold Brook’
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a character actor, William Fichtner is known for playing roughneck characters, in films like ‘Crash,’ ‘Drive Angry,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’...
Ep186 - Logan Mashall-Green, Writer-Director Ethan Hawke Film ‘Adopt a Highway’
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Mashall-Green was born in the arts, with two parents who taught theater. As an actor, Logan landed jobs in ‘Upgrade’ ‘Spider-Man: Homecomi...
Ep185 - Michael Grady, Cinematographer ‘The Morning Show,’ ‘The Leftovers,’ & ‘Ozark’
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Grady spent his 20s shooting shorts and working as an electrician and gaffer. His active approach paid off, as a few shorts got into Sundance,...
Ep184 - Aron Eli Coleite, Screenwriter ‘Daybreak,’ ‘Heroes,’ & ‘Star Trek Discovery’
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aron Eli Coleite describes himself as a “classic nerd.” Since the age of 11, he’s been going to the comic book store each week when new issues c...
Ep183 - Tom Eagles, Editor ‘Jojo Rabbit,’ ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ & ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a kid, Tom Eagles didn’t have a television, but he loved going to the movies. As he entered the business, he started cutting trailers and promos....
Ep182 - Dan DeLeeuw, Visual Effects ‘Avenger Endgame,’ 'Avengers Infinity War,’ & ‘Captain America’
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg taught Dan DeLeeuw how visual effects lights up an audience. He went to college to learn more and then got a job at ...
Ep181 - Ben Smithard, Cinematographer ‘Downton Abbey’ & ‘Blinded by the Light’
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Smithard spent his childhood watching movies. When he decided to enter the business, he made his way into Cinematography with commercials and musi...
Ep180 - Barbara Morgan, Founder Austin Film Festival
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now in its 26th year, the Austin Film Festival was founded by Barbara Parker in 1993. At the time she had no film experience, but through her leadersh...