What's the Cost of Doing Work You Care About? Jerrod Carmichael Explains
Filmmakers want to present our craft to the world, and that craft is made with a particular vision. Sometimes sticking to this vision means we will lose out on other opportunities.
'On the Count of Three'
CREDIT: Annapurna Pictures
Comedian and filmmaker Jerrod Carmichael explains why he is willing to take that risk.
In this episode, we talk about…
- Stand-up comedy and how it is an immediate art form
- Developing thick skin from being a stand-up comedian
- Getting the plug pulled on a major project
- How his film, On the Count of Three, melds comedy with darkness and honesty
- Carmichael’s perspective on what a film’s premise should be
- Protecting the main idea of a film—keep the idea intact
- His multiple roles on the set of his film
- The premiere of his film at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by George Edelman.
