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So, are you curious?

Welcome to the Curiosity Codex! In each series, host Kyle Olson opens the book on fandom, introducing geek culture in a fashion designed for the new and fan-curious. Let’s open the book!

Act One: Hold On To That Feelin’

Our newest season begins with a step onto a theater stage. Your ardent enthusiast begins a brand new conversation with actress Dolores Mendoza, who recently directed her first play. But first, we’ll look back at her unique path to the stage.

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Chapter 8: Get Cool And Start Working

Chapter 8 takes us into the realm of the shadow! That is, Mandy Fabian and I will discuss shadow directing, where the job is to listen and learn and disappear when the show runner shows up. Plus, we’ll talk the differences with directing in different mediums

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Chapter 7: You Get a Chair When You Do a Feature

Chapter 7 will take you on a whirlwind tour, as Mandy Fabian discusses taking her short film on the film festival circuit. We’ll also talk about the weird world of networking, facing an ambivalent audience and when do you know it’s time to come home. But first, is there a downside to binge watching?

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Chapter 6: The First Time I Was Ever Wrong

Chapter 6 of my chat with Mandy Fabian follows her first short film from idea to editing. Along the way, we’ll discuss working with experienced actors when it’s your first time in the big chair, the blessings of AD’s and editors and the worst direction she’s ever given.

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Chapter 5: The Dream Of An Idea

Chapter Five of my conversation with Mandy Fabian takes us into the hallowed halls of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Then we’re back into the word mines to discuss dialogue, adapting existing properties and creating a series for the web using stars from TV.

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