The Successful Screenwriter | Indie Filmmaking Secrets: How Bertie & Samantha Speirs Created Midnight Taxi During the Pandemic @thesuccessfulscreenwriter | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 12 hours ago.
In this episode, I sit down with filmmakers Bertie and Samantha Speirs to talk about their debut feature Midnight Taxi, a gripping murder mystery thriller set in the streets of London. We dive into the unique challenges of indie filmmaking, how they used the pandemic as a creative opportunity, and what it was like filming complex car scenes on a shoestring budget. They also share valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters, encouraging everyone to stop waiting for the "perfect moment" and just create. Don't miss this insightful discussion on what it takes to make a movie in the indie sphere!

Timestamps:
00:38 - Introduction to Bertie & Samantha Speirs
01:29 - The story behind Midnight Taxi
02:36 - Writing & directing a noir thriller
04:00 - Filming car scenes on an indie budget
08:37 - Shooting in London during the pandemic

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