Behind the Scenes: The Making of 'Bad Senator' During a Special Q&A

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Behind the Scenes: The Making of 'Bad Senator' During a Special Q&A

In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth introduces the podcast's mission to provide knowledge and inspiration about The Villages community. The episode features a special segment on the movie 'Bad Senator,' directed by Chad Richardson, including a Q&A session after its premiere at the Old Mill Playhouse. Richardson shares insights into the movie's production, character development, casting challenges, and the emotional depths actors reached. The episode includes raffle giveaways, audience interactions, and a call for listener support to keep the podcast thriving. It concludes with the promise of more engaging content in future episodes.

00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum Podcast
00:56 Support the Podcast
01:37 Special Episode: Movie Premiere
02:09 Q&A Session Begins
03:50 Behind the Scenes of 'Bad Senator'
11:23 Challenges in Filmmaking
17:26 Casting the Movie
18:06 Discovering Rob Moore and Vanessa's Talent
18:46 Billy Hunter Cole: The Humble Star
21:04 Filming Locations and Community Impact
22:08 Creating a Viral Launch Point
24:17 Technical Choices in Filmmaking
27:04 Exclusive Script Giveaway
30:54 Alzheimer's Disease Discussion with Dr. Craig Curtis
31:44 Show Support and Future Episodes

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