Ep 284: From Imagination to Screen: Michael Kellman’s Path to Say Less
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Episode Guest: Michael Kellman Host: Damien Swaby
Born in Los Angeles, Michael Kellman has been passionate about storytelling and performance from an early age. With interests spanning film, television, theatre, comedy, and live performance, Michael has spent years developing his voice as a creative storyteller.In this episode, Michael shares insights into his creative journey as a writer, director, and performer, and discusses the making of “Say Less,” his debut feature film.
We explore: Michael Kellman’s early passion for film and performance The path to becoming a writer and director Lessons learned while making a debut feature film The creative and logistical challenges of independent filmmaking The vision and inspiration behind Say Less Advice for aspiring filmmakers pursuing their first project About the Film – Say Less Say Less marks Michael Kellman’s debut feature film, representing years of creative work and dedication to storytelling.
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