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Things I’ve Learned as a Moviemaker

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Coleman Hough

Full Fontal

Lessons in Safety

Never stand in doorways.

The Importance of Sound

Make friends with the sound guy.

On-Set Etiquette

Never repeat what you’ve heard actors say on the headset.
And learn to eat well on the set.

Dress for Success

Wear something shiny to the wrap party.

Emotional Breakdowns

Sobbing is part of the process.

Modesty

Never laugh at your own jokes in the script.

Curing the Acting Bug

Always beg for a cameo

The Real World

Remember it’s just a movie.

Coleman Hough

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