How This Oscar-Nominated Duo Takes On Filmmaking | Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz on Convos & Cameos Ep 3

An Oscar nomination and many festival awards later, Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz return to ForReel to discuss the successes and challenges they've experienced over the last two years.

Watch Thomas's original conversation with Sam and David here:
🔗   • Crafting Crucial Stories; Co-Directors On ...  

In this episode of Convos & Cameos, Thomas Stoneham-Judge and Nicole Soroka catch up with the Oscar-nominated filmmaking duo Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz to talk about their creative evolution, from their acclaimed short "A Lien" to their latest project "Trapped". The conversation explores how the themes of "A Lien" have become even more relevant today, what it was really like attending the Academy Awards, and how their experiences continue to shape their work.

They also discuss into the technical craft of filmmaking - how camera movement, pacing, and sound can heighten story tension - and their approach to maintaining consistent quality and style across projects. Sam and David reflects on the lessons they've learned, the challenges of developing a feature, and what continues to drive their passion for storytelling in an ever-evolving industry.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
02:25 - Thomas asks: Can you talk about how much more relevant your Oscar Nominated short "A Lien" is now compared to the last time we spoke.
5:45 - Nicole asks: Can you talk about your experience at the Academy Awards?
8:23 - Thomas asks: Can you tell me more about the development of "Trapped"?
11:50 - Nicole asks: Can you talk more about how you use technical components of filmmaking to increase your story's tension?
14:11 - Thomas asks: What is your secret to keep your style and quality consistent in filmmaking?
18:14 - Nicole asks: Is there a lesson you've learned that you would have benefitted you to know when you first started filmmaking?
23:35 - Thomas asks: What is the update on a feature film?
24:25 - Nicole asks: What drives you to keep making films and moving into new filmmaking spaces?

Watch Sam and David's Oscar-nominated short film "A Lien" here:
🔗https://a-lienshortfilm.com/watch-a-l...


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Music featured in this video include the tracks "Head Up" by Be Still The Earth, licensed through Soundstripe.

Motion animation graphics designed by Thomas Stoneham-Judge.