David Yarovesky on Locked: Directing Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins in a Panic-Inducing Thriller

Описание: In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun chats with director David Yarovesky about his new thriller Locked, starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins. David shares behind-the-scenes secrets about crafting the film’s most intense one-shot scene, directing two powerhouses, and how Locked weaves suspense and social commentary into a claustrophobic 90-minute experience.

If you're a filmmaker or screenwriter looking to understand what it takes to pull off high-stakes storytelling on a tight indie schedule, this episode is for you. Plus, Script Summit 2025 is now open—submit your script for the chance to be read by Hollywood pros and featured on this show!

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Script Summit 2025 announcement
00:27 – Interview begins: Meet David Yarovesky
04:13 – The jaw-dropping camera shot in Locked
10:45 – Directing Bill Skarsgård: physicality and precision
14:40 – The wild chemistry between Skarsgård and Hopkins

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