012. Being On Set Is Home // Hondo Hendricks on Becoming the Character

Описание: WELCOME HONDO HENDRICKS TO THE POD

Hondo breaks down why filmmaking and acting isn’t just about performance, it’s all about people.

We talk about why bad relationships can quietly ruin a project, and how trust between actors, directors, and cinematographers shapes the final film more than gear or budget ever could.

This conversation is less about chasing roles and more about earning trust, showing up fully, and becoming someone else without pretending.

In this episode, we explore:

Why being on set feels like “home” for some creatives
How trust between actors and directors directly affects performance
The difference between playing a character and being one
Why communication and respect matter more than talent on set
What makes a great DP/actor relationship
How low-budget films can still be deeply meaningful
Why “one more take” is a sign of care, not incompetence
Drawing inspiration from real life, not just other films
The invisible cost of bad culture on a creative team

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Timestamps:
0:00 Trailer
0:47 Intro
1:58 Hondo's story
5:48 Favorite projects worked on
7:07 On set frenzy (at home)
10:08 There for the same collective goals
12:49 What makes a good actor / DP relationship
15:21 The toughness of making a film
16:49 Being a respectable person on set
19:51 How directors bring out the best performance
22:23 Not settling for "good enough"
24:13 Worst onset experience
26:24 Know them before the day of
27:42 How do you really SELL the character?
30:45 Out of rhythm
31:45 Thrifters, a feature film
38:38 People you've met on set
40:23 Why it's important to watch film
43:31 Where do you draw inspiration from?
45:08 Outro