Episode Details

Michael Gottwald was born and raised in Richmond. After he left, he got involved as a producer and the first major film was “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” which was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture. He’s been involved in a number of projects since then and the latest is “O’Dessa,” a a sci-fi musical with a rock score that dropped on Hulu in April. Our discussion includes:
– Attending the Oscars for “Beasts”
– The inspiration for “O’Dessa”
– Working again with the director
– Casting Sadie Sink, who plays Max Mayfield in “Stranger Things”
– The unique production design
– Shooting in Croatia

LINKS
O’Dessa on Hulu
The Department of Motion Pictures
My review of O’Dessa
My review of National Anthem
The podcast that featured a cast member of National Anthem
The latest podcast with Andy Edmunds (Director of the Virginia Film Office)
Headwaters Down podcast