WICKED director Jon M Chu on Directing, pitching, musicals, inspiration and advice for filmmakers.

[@tomlangdon9157]

This man is brilliant. He really knows his stuff.

[@filmmakerspod]

He really is, great guy!

[@RandomRyter]

"Filmmaking happens when you're chasing butterflies and trying to put them in jars," John M Chu on capturing a magical moments in filmmakinh. Beautiful!

[@KevboughKirtan]

best interview ive seen all press tour thanks

[@filmmakerspod]

Thanks Kev! Appreciate that!

[@acepokemontrainer1]

Thanks for a great interview! Hearing Jon talk passionately about the work is so inspiring.

[@filmmakerspod]

Jon is a delight! And yes, you are right, he is very inspiring! #TheRealWizard

[@Coin945]

This is so fascinating to listen to. Thank god for a mature, intellectual discourse on this film. I really love that he devoured the source material, broke down every draft and deleted scene, and tried his best to fix the holes in the story. Eg. Making sure the plot 100% fits into the ‘documentary’ of The Wizard of Oz. He knows his stuff and I truly feel safe in his hands. :) All the awards and job opportunities for this man, please.

[@filmmakerspod]

Totally agree! ALL the awards!!

[@hotmonkeyfilms]

One of the best interviews of so many on this Wicked promo tour. Great insight on how the movie magic is made.

[@filmmakerspod]

Thankyou Hotmonkey gang!

[@zachsmith5766]

Thank you for asking him such great questions. I feel like I learned so much from this 😊

[@filmmakerspod]

Our pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@debbienishi7093]

Wow! Captivating to watch how Mr Chu thinks, speaks and is able to process all the details, then uses himself as the tool to orchestrate this magical film! ❤

[@filmmakerspod]

He really is captivating, his films too!

[@maicon.93]

this interview is FASCINATING! thank you...

[@filmmakerspod]

He is a fascinating man so made it easy for us!

[@mabel.mk1]

Great interview! Yours is the first one I listened to so far. I appreciate hearing Jon's insights. Humbling to hear that even at his level, he had obstacles initially with getting noticed to do this project (Not hearing back for 10 years?!). Those are the kinds of details that entertainment industry professionals appreciate hearing about--the journey and not just about the highs of one's career.

[@d.deborahjones8783]

Dang. That was way too short. Thank you for a great session.

[@masseysmoviemadness1411]

Only 537 subs? Keep at it. This was a great interview 🙌 The best I've seen with Chu. Only criticism is it wasn't longer

[@filmmakerspod]

Thank you Massey!! Appreciate that. We are mainly a podcast and less TY vids but great to have that feedback, thank you!

[@jonathan12349111]

Brilliant interview, thank you so much!

[@filmmakerspod]

Thank you for listening!

[@elizagward]

Unique and insightful questions! Thanks for this wonderful interview which it went on longer than

[@filmmakerspod]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching!

[@fluffyclouds555]

Great questions!

[@cloudsofsunset7323]

The wink moment. That's so incredibleeeeeeee

[@MegIgarashi]

Wow, what a great interview!! I was wondering how you got started doing interviews like this and what is the best way to get started??

[@filmmakerspod]

Thanks Meg, Been five years of doing The Filmmakers Podcast and getting to know the PR companies over that time by getting good at interviewing and not asking (too many) silly questions, so they trust you and then ask you back. But mainly it is understanding the craft so you can fully understand what they are talking about and the hard work they went through to get there.

[@BrandonDoty-m7s]

That was great you guys. Very greatful to hear about successes when attempting something ambitious. Love the advise to concentrate on the process and that we don't control the outcome at least concerning success commercially. Funny how relevant that is, I just ran off at the mouth about investment. Should have watched your discussion first.

[@thomasmclean1361]

Thank you humans ❤

[@thomasmclean1361]

The wizard of oz The wiz, Wicked ❤