Jefferson White - Clear the Set - Wong Kar-Wai, Foreign Films, and Nashville Hot Chicken
From The MAKE IT Podcast · 21:37
Show by Chris Barkley & Nick Buggs
Learn more about Jefferson White here:Hello, Hello!Jefferson White discusses his top three films, including The Matrix Reloaded, In the Mood for Love, and three recent foreign language films that impressed him. The conversation covers his commitment to film education, particularly international cinema, and his honest admission about pretending to have seen films he hasn't watched. White also shares insights about the challenges of being an actor, including industry pressures around diet and the difficulty of finding consistent work.We also talk about: • Nashville hot chicken spots and the origin story of Prince's restaurant• Christmas movies and why Miracle on 34th Street doesn't work for him• His upcoming film, Caravan about medical tourism for insulin• The reality of spending most of an acting career waiting to work rather than actually working• How independent filmmaking requires learning multiple skills, from editing to financingProducts, Software, Websites, People, or Places Mentioned: The Matrix ReloadedIn the Mood for LoveIt Was Just an AccidentThe Secret AgentNo Other ChoiceI'm Still HereMiracle on 34th StreetIt's a Wonderful LifeAfter the HuntWong Kar-WaiJulia RobertsJim CarreySundance Film FestivalSarasota, FloridaBedford ParkToronto, CanadaHattie B'sPrince's Hot ChickenBishop's Restaurant (Franklin, TN)Drink and Be MerryCaravanNashville Film FestivalWe are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEITAll Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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