David interviewed Andrew Wall, the Director of “The Fantasy Makers” and “The Science-Fiction Makers” documentaries.
S5E12: “The Fantasy & Science-Fiction Makers” – After Hours with Andrew Wall (Download)
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Show Notes
Introduction
Quote-of-the-week
“Turning to the bookstall, I picked out… Phantasies, a faerie Romance, [by] George MacDonald. … That evening I began to read my new book… That night my imagination was, in a certain sense, baptised; the rest of me, not unnaturally, took longer.”
C.S. Lewis, Surprised By Joy
Biographical Information
In 2002, Andrew stumbled into the world of film and television when making a corporate video in his spare time. He eventually found himself gainfully employed as an editor for Farpoint Films. He started writing and directing his own projects, focussing on meaningful stories and inspiring subjects. …and along the way, he became an accomplished editor and director, with his award-winning films screening nationally in Canada and throughout the world. Andrew eventually founded Refuge 31 — a production company that gives the world refuge, hope and inspiration.
Biographical Information of Andrew Wall
Beverage and Toast
- David was drinking Lady Grey Tea and Andrew was drinking McDonalds Coffee.
Discussion
1. “Background”
- So would you mind sharing a little bit more about your background and your career thus far.
2. “Encountering CSL, JRRT and MacDonald”
- Prior to the projects we’re going to talk about today, what had been your exposure to C.S. Lewis?
- How about J.R.R. Tolkien?
- When did you encounter George MacDonald?
The Fantasy Makers
- The Fantasy Makers
- So what was the origin and vision for the documentary?
- How did you set about putting the documentary together?
- You tell the stories of your three authors through a numbe
- How did you cast your performers?
The Science-Fiction Makers
- The Science-Fiction Makers
- What actually is science-fiction?
- Who’s your first main Science-Fiction author you focus on?
- Victor Rousseau – The Messiah of the Cylinder
- Can you tell us about Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy?
- Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength
- Who was your final figure?
- Madeleine L’Engle – Wrinkle in Time
Future Work
- Are there any more documentaries planned?
Wrap-Up
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