Director Jon Cassar on 24, Thriving in Chaos & the Qualities of a Great Episodic Director

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The Directors Podcast

Directors Guild of Canada

42 episodes

4 days ago

The Directors Podcast is a platform for filmmakers to discuss their craft. Every episode features a conversation between film industry peers breaking down the method and process behind their work. Diverse topics provide a look behind the camera, advice for veteran and aspiring filmmakers, and an examination of the social and cultural elements intersecting the industry. The Directors Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

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Director Jon Cassar on 24, Thriving in Chaos & the Qualities of a Great Episodic Director

The Directors Podcast

2 hours 5 minutes 50 seconds

1 year ago

Director Jon Cassar on 24, Thriving in Chaos & the Qualities of a Great Episodic Director

On this episode of The Directors Podcast, Emmy-winning DGC Director Jon Cassar sits down with DGC President Warren P. Sonoda to discuss the craft of his storied career in the Film & TV Industry as a director and producer. Their conversation ranges from working on 24 and building a strong relationship with Kiefer Sutherland, to becoming a producer-director and trying to lift up other filmmakers. Along the way Cassar gives his advice on enjoying the chaos of a film shoot, working with actors, and what it takes to be a great director on episodic television.

Timestamps:

(00:29) - Introductions

(01:43) - Conversation starts

The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.