Mark Freiburger | Filmmaker | "Craft & Calling"

About this episode

Nathan Presley interviews filmmaker Mark Freiburger about his journey in the film industry and the impact of faith on creativity.

In this conversation, Nathan Presley speaks with filmmaker Mark Freiburger about his journey in the film industry, focusing on his latest project 'Between Borders'. They discuss the challenges of filmmaking, the importance of storytelling in faith-based films, and how personal faith influences creativity. Mark shares insights on directing techniques, the significance of community, and the struggles of turning down opportunities that don't align with his convictions. The conversation concludes with Mark's aspirations for future projects and the role of spirituality in his creative process. Art & Video video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/nathanpresley Contact Mark | https://www.MarkFreiburger.com Takeaways: Mark Freiburger emphasizes the importance of storytelling over messaging in faith-based films. He shares his experience of making 'Between Borders' under a tight schedule and budget. Mark discusses his directing style and the techniques he employed during filming. He highlights the significance of personal faith in his creative process. Mark reflects on the challenges of turning down lucrative opportunities for personal convictions. He believes that the audience is more open…

People in this episode

Host: Nathan Presley

Guest: Mark Freiburger

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• faith-based films
• storytelling
• creativity
• personal faith
• community

Keywords

• filmmaking
• faith
• storytelling
• creativity
• Between Borders
• Mark Freiburger
• directing techniques
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MarkFreiburger.com

Books & works: Between Borders

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