Celebrating the insights, energy, and community spirit that made today’s webinar so memorable.
There are moments when a conversation lingers in your mind long after it ends, and today’s webinar, “Director’s Prep” with Patrick Cady, ASC, was absolutely one of those.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to Patrick, who brought such clarity, warmth, and depth to today’s session. His willingness to walk us through the behind-the-scenes realities of pre-production, and the decisions that shape a successful shoot, left us inspired and energized.
We also want to thank Paul Schreiber, a seasoned Locations Manager and Co-Producer, for joining us as Patrick’s guest. From Bosch to Super 8, Paul’s work has helped shape some of the most recognizable cinematic spaces, and his presence added a rich layer of practical experience to the discussion. The real-life stories, especially the ones about the backstory of Bosch’s house, kept us all hooked, right up to the cliffhanger!
A special thank you to Kim Welch, Publisher and Editor of StudentFilmmakers Magazine, for guiding this series with purpose and vision, and always asking the questions that filmmakers at every level are thinking but may not know how to ask.
And of course, to all of you, our attendees, creators, students, and professionals, thank you for showing up, engaging in the chat, asking thoughtful questions, and sharing your reflections.
Your Feedback Meant Everything
Here are just a few of the heartfelt comments we received in today’s one-question survey:
“Awesome session and very informative!”
“Great to hear the real-life experiences of professional filmmakers.”
“It was awesome. They answered my question and their answer gave me confidence to follow through.”
“Incredible. But we ended on a cliffhanger (Bosch’s house backstory!)”
“I really wish we could have heard the last answer to the question about modifying locations. What did they do to the Bosch house?”
We also received constructive feedback that we deeply value, such as making sure to manage time expectations better during the Q&A and ensuring all Zoom links work seamlessly. We hear you, and we’re already working on improvements.
Let’s Keep Growing, Learning, and Creating
Attending the live webinar was free, but the on-demand version will be available exclusively to premium members. If you missed something or want to revisit the conversation, be sure to sign up or upgrade your membership at StudentFilmmakers.com.
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We’re already looking forward to the next session in the Virtual Shadowing series with Patrick. Until then, keep exploring, keep filming, and stay connected.
Thank you again for being part of this incredible community.
We love and appreciate you.
