In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Ethan Hegel, who recently made his feature directorial debut with Purgatory Station after years of honing his craft behind the camera. 

Throughout the interview, Ethan shares his unique path to serving as director, DP, editor, and colorist on multiple feature films. Topics covered include:

• The importance of having a supportive network that encourages creative risk-taking
• How mastering color grading unexpectedly improved Ethan’s understanding of cinematography
• Adapting and improving someone else’s screenplay while maintaining the core story
• Shooting an ambitious feature in just 7 days with minimal pre-production time
• Practical techniques for achieving convincing day-for-night and night-for-day lighting
• Effective methods for directing actors that focus on emotional motivation
• The value of wearing multiple hats as a filmmaker while recognizing when to collaborate

Title: This is Episode 245: How To Shoot A 7 Day Feature Film With Filmmaker Ethan Hegel

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Links from the show: 

Ethan Hegel – Instagram 

Moving On – Short Film 

Purgatory Station – Prime Video 

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