#014 Keys to Success in the Film Industry w/ Ambrose Wong

Episode • Feb 17, 2020 • 1h 0m

In this episode, I interview assistant director Ambrose Wong who has worked on major films (e.g. Shape of Water, Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, Shazam, and Robocop) and TV series (e.g. Suits, Murdoch Mysteries, Strain, and Kim's Convenience). We discuss the challenges he has to overcome as an assistant director, the soft skills needed to be successful in the film industry, and how he handles the grind of a demanding industry.

Video version available on YouTube channel “Dr. Jon Tam”

0:00 - Introducing Ambrose Wong

1:40 - What are some problems assistant directors need to deal with

8:00 - How Ambrose got into the industry through Pacific Rim and the skills needed to be successful

12:20 - Why charisma is important to safety in the film industry

15:00 - How Ambrose deals with actors going missing

17:00 - How communication is so important in dealing with people in a stressful film industry

22:20 - How Ambrose prepares himself for the grind of the film industry

24:00 - Why being self-motivated and bringing positive energy is essential

32:00 - How Ambrose stumbled into the film career and why being multilingual and positive was essential to the process

39:30 - The criteria for success for directors in the film industry

52:00 - What it takes to stay in the industry

58:00 - Where to learn more about Ambrose Wong

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