What actually goes into running a movie set? In this episode, we sit down with a legendary first assistant director whose resume reads like a film studies syllabus. From humble beginnings in Minnesota to working with huge directors on big sets, this conversation spans unforgettable set stories, navigating chaos with diplomacy, and the real unsung roles that bring movies to life. He shares how a random sidewalk encounter led to casting Rosario Dawson, what it was like being fired mid-show (an...
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What actually goes into running a movie set? In this episode, we sit down with a legendary first assistant director whose resume reads like a film studies syllabus. From humble beginnings in Minnesota to working with huge directors on big sets, this conversation spans unforgettable set stories, navigating chaos with diplomacy, and the real unsung roles that bring movies to life. He shares how a random sidewalk encounter led to casting Rosario Dawson, what it was like being fired mid-show (an...
Life at Netflix & Starting Over in Minnesota with Carly Lassegard
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1 year ago
Life at Netflix & Starting Over in Minnesota with Carly Lassegard
In this episode of Propellant Minnesota, Carly Lassegard shares her amazing journey from a quick Craigslist job search to eventually becoming an important creative executive at Netflix responsible for some of the most popular content on the platform. She talks about the trials and tribulations of working at such a dynamic world-changing company, her role in pushing true crime documentaries to the forefront, and a host of interesting behind-the-scenes and celebrity stories . Carly discu...
Could Be Worse
What actually goes into running a movie set? In this episode, we sit down with a legendary first assistant director whose resume reads like a film studies syllabus. From humble beginnings in Minnesota to working with huge directors on big sets, this conversation spans unforgettable set stories, navigating chaos with diplomacy, and the real unsung roles that bring movies to life. He shares how a random sidewalk encounter led to casting Rosario Dawson, what it was like being fired mid-show (an...
