How to Shoot a Feature in One Take. FOR REAL.

Philip Barantini shares how a restaurant gig inspired a one-take feature film with no cuts and no time for traditional actor’s notes...

In this episode, we talk about…

• How acting can help or hinder your path to directing 
• Acknowledging imposter syndrome and pushing forward
• The inspiration behind filming a feature in one take 
• Adapting the Sony Venice to film for 92 minutes 
• 2 Rules of filming Boiling Point:
• The camera is never allowed to just float off on its own—it has to always be motivated by a person  
• Never repeat a move
• How Philip directed a one-take film during the onset of COVID lockdown 

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