Director Jocelyn Cooper joins us on the Box Angeles podcast episode 349. Jocelyn stops by the bungalow and discusses her unconventional path into the film industry, beginning with music video production, shares insights into directing, the importance of social media for creators, maintaining a positive, productive set environment, and more!

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BEATS--
00:00 - Jocelyn slates her name.
00:12 - Introduction.
02:00 - Sharing directing stories on TikTok.
05:06 - Surname Cooper meaning.
06:03 - Appendix removal.
07:25 - Studying film at Loyola Marymount.
09:52 - Working at a music video production company.
13:51 - Moving to the writing team.
19:32 - Having an analytical mind.
20:28 - Making a thesis film El Almuerzo.
25:15 - Moving from entry level and getting a chance to direct.
33:06 - Curating crews.
35:35 - Director's as lighthouses.
37:03 - Setting the tone on set.
38:58 - Actor pet peeves.
43:25 - Social media.
44:59 - How involved in casting process.
51:19 - Average gigs in a year.
53:18 - Embracing AI.
58:23 - Who took a chance on Jocelyn.

The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/349

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MORE JOCELYN COOPER --
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Follow Jocelyn on Instagram @jocecooper.
Follow Jocelyn on TikTok @jocecooperrr.
Check out her thesis film on her website.

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