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Ep 244: Craft, Clarity & Creativity: A Conversation with Director Rob Spera

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In this episode, Damien Swaby sits down with acclaimed director and author Rob Spera to talk about filmmaking as a craft. They unpack lessons from Rob’s book, practical set strategies, and the deeper philosophy behind being a storyteller. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, this conversation is filled with real-world wisdom and inspiration.
What You’ll Learn:
  • Rob’s journey and insights into directing across film and television
  • Why remembering names on set matters more than you think
  • The value of alternative scene endings
  • How Rob’s book changed Damien’s own approach to shoots
  • The mindset shift from shooting to storytelling
Guest: Rob Spera – Director, Author, and StorytellerFollow & Connect:
🎥 Rob Spera: Website
🎙️ Damien Swaby: twitter
Rob's Films: MUBI
BUY THE BOOK: FILM/TV DIRECTOR'S FIELD MANUAL: Seventy Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking
  continue reading

263 episodes

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Manage episode 494154122 series 3258514
Content provided by Damien Swaby. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Damien Swaby or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Description:
In this episode, Damien Swaby sits down with acclaimed director and author Rob Spera to talk about filmmaking as a craft. They unpack lessons from Rob’s book, practical set strategies, and the deeper philosophy behind being a storyteller. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, this conversation is filled with real-world wisdom and inspiration.
What You’ll Learn:
  • Rob’s journey and insights into directing across film and television
  • Why remembering names on set matters more than you think
  • The value of alternative scene endings
  • How Rob’s book changed Damien’s own approach to shoots
  • The mindset shift from shooting to storytelling
Guest: Rob Spera – Director, Author, and StorytellerFollow & Connect:
🎥 Rob Spera: Website
🎙️ Damien Swaby: twitter
Rob's Films: MUBI
BUY THE BOOK: FILM/TV DIRECTOR'S FIELD MANUAL: Seventy Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking
  continue reading

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