Next Exit’s director Mali Elfman recalls the journey of bringing her directorial debut to fruition during the height of the pandemic and how sometimes you have to embrace fear and failure to experience success… 

In this episode, we talk about…

Taking a film to production after 10 years in development

The beauty of creating a film crew pod during the pandemic  

Juggling the triple threat of being a writer, producer, and director

The value of crew members and knowing productions can’t run without PAs

Benefits of being solutions-oriented vs. being a combative director

Prioritizing sleep during filming and shifting away from grind culture

How sharing an unfinished passion project led to Next Exit 

Creating a supportive production environment for cast and crew  

The need to understand the practicality of how to shoot your film, its budget and constraints 

Speaking from your heart and giving yourself permission to embrace failure

Details about the Tribeca Film Festival and hope for what comes next    


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Next Exit by Mali Elfman is premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10 - https://tribecafilm.com/films/next-exit-2022
5 Day Deal Video Creators Bundle 2022 - https://nofilmschool.com/5daydeal2022
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