Jaron Lockridge | Cinematic Truths: A Filmmaker's Real-Life Narratives

Mick Unplugged

Mick Hunt

Business, Entrepreneurship, Education, Self-improvement

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2024

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Mick Hunt and Jaron Lockridge delve into the world of independent filmmaking. Jaron discusses his unique approach to storytelling, emphasizing authenticity and emotional resonance in his films. He talks about his journey through various challenges, including financial hurdles and personal losses, and how these experiences have shaped his work.

Jaron Lockridge's Background: Started as a self-financed filmmaker in West Tennessee, drawing from personal and observed experiences to create authentic, relatable films.

Defining Moments: Jaron shares insights on his evolution as a filmmaker, focusing on the real-life inspirations behind his work and how he overcomes industry hurdles.

Discussion Topics:

Jaron's grassroots approach to filmmaking uses life's realities as a canvas for his narratives.
Challenges faced in the indie film industry include budget constraints and unreliable team members.
The impact of personal losses and professional setbacks on his career and creative process.

Key Quotes:

"I just find it easier and more natural to use life experiences in my stories."
"Making movies, dealing with the issues that go with that, like unprofessional people... I'm not an actor, but if you ever see me in a movie, it's because an actor didn't appear."

Next Steps:

Explore: Read Jaron Lockridge’s films to experience his compelling storytelling firsthand.
Reflect: Think about how your personal experiences could inspire your creative projects.
Engage: Share how Jaron's approach to authentic storytelling influences your view of independent cinema using #MickUnplugged.

Connect & Discover:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaron-lockridge-a1b977123
Instagram: instagram.com/guerillafilmer
Facebook: facebook.com/guerillafilmer
Website: www.misguidedperceptions.net
TikTok: @guerillafilmer

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0:00.0	Are you ready to change your habits, sculpt your destiny, and light up your path to greatness?
0:07.0	Welcome to the epicenter of transformation. This is Mick Unplugged.
0:13.0	We'll help you identify your because, so you can create a routine that's not just productive, but powerful.
0:25.7	You'll embrace the art of evolution, adapt strategies to stay ahead of the game,
0:28.0	and take a step toward the extraordinary.
0:30.4	So let's unleash your potential.
0:32.2	Now, here's Mick.
0:42.9	Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged, and today we have a remarkable guest who exemplifies passion and perseverance.
0:48.0	Growing up in West Tennessee, he initially saw filmmaking as a far-fetched dream.
0:58.6	Despite having no formal training, he has self-financed and produced over 11 feature films, drawing on his personal experiences to tell authentic human stories.
1:00.1	Please help me welcome.
1:05.4	One of the greatest storytellers that I know, and I'm looking him in his eyes, I tell him this.
1:11.1	The incomparable, the amazing, one of my new favorite producers, Mr. Geron Lockwood.
1:12.3	Geron, how are you doing today, brother?
1:13.1	I'm great.
1:16.1	Thank you for that wonderful introduction, too, by the way.
1:18.8	But I'm glad to be here, glad that you brought me on today.
1:20.5	Hey, I am so excited.
1:25.3	And I mean it when I say one of the greatest storytellers that I know, because, you know, seeing some of your films and some of the things that you've produced and written,
1:28.8	you genuinely make everything appear, which I know it's hard in movies, by the way, but real and relatable,
1:37.0	right? Like, there are a lot of movies with great actors and, you know, A-listers, but you still watch
1:42.3	the film sometimes and it's like, yeah, that's not really how that would go.
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