Episode 26: Carl Seaton On Getting Comfortable With Nervousness

Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

Originally from Chicago, Carl Seaton learned lessons as an indie filmmaker that have become his biggest superpower as a television Director ("Snowfall", "Batwoman", "The Chi", and more.) On this episode, Carl and Pete get together to discuss their most memorable Murphy’s Law moments, the keys to shadowing a Director on set, the importance of reinvestment, being an eternal student and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:07:15) -- Pete’s Intro And Updates
(00:07:15- 00:11:15) -- Introducing Carl Seaton
(00:11:15- 00:14:40) —Growing Up In Chicago And Getting Into Film
(00:14:40- 00:17:03) —Murphy’s Law Moments And Problem Solving
(00:17:03- 00:22:30) —How Was Your First Film Received?
(00:22:30- 00:26:30) —Skills Learned From Being An Indie Filmmaker
(00:26:30- 00:29:25) -- Post “One Week” And Learning Lessons
(00:29:25- 00:33:33) — Being An Eternal Student Of The Industry
(00:33:33- 00:39:55) -- Working With Difficult Talent On Set
(00:39:55- 00:40:50) — “Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:40:50- 00:45:50) — Early Projects Post Los Angeles Move
(00:45:50- 00:51:25) — Risk Taking And Reinvesting
(00:51:25- 00:53:50) — Discovering The Art Of Storytelling
(00:53:50- 00:58:15) — Early Career Opportunities And Studying
(00:58:15- 01:01:00) — Shadowing Directors On Set
(01:01:00- 01:03:50) — First Time On A New Set
(01:03:50- 01:07:05) — Prepping Smarter And Raising The Bar
(01:07:05- 01:10:10) — Being The First Audience Member
(01:10:10- 01:11:20) — New Goals And Upcoming Opportunities
(01:11:20- 01:19:30) — Lightning Round Questions
(01:19:30- 01:20:58) — Pete’s Outro
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