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Damien and Natalie LeVeck are the masterminds behind the film, A Creature Was Stirring. The film is a holiday horror that explores topics such as secrets, guilt, and mental illness. We had the honor of interviewing each filmmaker separately in the past. Now, this married duo is back to discuss all things production, including planning, shooting, and distributing.\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s GG Hawkins speaks with director Damien LeVeck and producer Natalie LeVeck to discuss:\n\nShooting a winter-themed film in the middle of a very hot summer\n\nUsing expensive, concert style lasers in the film\n\nSurrounding yourself with a production team you trust\n\nSaying \u201cno\u201d while trying to find a middle ground\n\nBeing married and working together - what is that like?\n\nThe biggest on set challenge that ended up working out for the better\n\nHow having editing experience can become a director\u2019s super power\n\nWhy you should make your own press kit and what to include in it\n\nPosting pictures before your film is purchased by a distributor\n\nWhat makes this horror film unique\n\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cYou really need to know what hills you will die on. And what sacrifices are you willing to make.\u201d [6:31]\n\n\u201cMaking any independent film is going to be harder than pretty much anything you ever do in your life.\u201d [12:44]\n\n\u201cMovies don\u2019t want to be made.\u201d [13:07]\n\n\u201cYou\u2019re not directing to find it in the edit. You\u2019re directing to get the edit you have in your mind.\u201d [19:48]\n\n\u201cThe horror movie fans are some of the best fans out there.\u201d [21:07]\n\n\n\nMentioned:\nA Creature was Stirring\xa0\n\nNatalie's LinkedIn\n\nNatalie's on Instagram\n\nDamien\u2019s Instagram\n\nTop Legal Mistakes Filmmakers Make and How To Avoid Them\n\nPiloting Real-Time Post-Collab on Damien LeVeck\u2019s Holiday Horror \xa0\n\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\n\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices