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Find Out Why These Producers Read ‘Mass’ and Had to Make It

Find Out Why These Producers Read ‘Mass’ and Had to Make It

The No Film School Podcast

March 16, 202244m 20s

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Show Notes

Mass producers Dylan Matlock and J.P. Ouellette open up about their experiences of reading a script so powerful they immediately knew they wanted to bring it to life…


In this episode, we talk about…

  • Riding in a van full of models while crying over a script 
  • The process of securing resources to make this film happen 
  • Two days of table work and one month to prepare for filming 
  • How shorter hours on set allowed time for more creativity 
  • Actors’ preparation of shooting 8-12 pages a day and rolling into the emotions 
  • Addressing gun violence and shared trauma without political agenda  
  • Embracing a story that focuses on reconciliation, grieving, and moving forward 
  • Recognizing different responses to the film and the preventative opportunity it presents 
  • Restoring a sense of community and being able to see the humanity in others through the characters from Mass  


Links to Resources: 

Watch Mass: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.0f1b4af4-1251-4041-a439-c553555fbc7d?tag=deciderrg-20

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