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- The Power of Story: The importance of focusing on an engaging premise and leveraging unique circumstances, like filming in empty streets during lockdown.
- Building Confidence: Overcoming intimidation and finding courage through the process of making your first feature.
- Advice for Creatives: Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Start creating and learn as you go—failure is part of the process.
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- (01:29) The Origin Story of Midnight Taxi
- (02:36) Writing and Directing: Crafting a Noir Murder Mystery
- (04:00) Shooting Complex Car Scenes on an Indie Budget
- (06:20) Casting and Working with Talent Virtually
- (08:37) Filming During the Pandemic: Empty Streets in London
- (12:32) What's Next for the Filmmaking Duo? Future Projects
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- (01:29) The Origin Story of Midnight Taxi
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