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Producer/Line Producer Bobbi Sue Luther
On enjoying the ride, imposter syndrome, and the “feast or famine” of freelancing.
“We’re literally a bunch of gypsies and misfits. Who else jumps on a plane with three days notice and goes off to China to do a movie? It’s not normal."
- Bobbi Sue Luther
Happy Tuesday, everyone! This week I chatted with Bobbi Sue Luther, a one-of-a-kind multifaceted human and line producer.She’s loud, she’s relentless, and she’s a dear friend.
We’ve done two movies together MISS VIRGINIA starring Uzo Aduba which just premiered this year, and period romance drama SYLVIE starring Tessa Thompson and coming to a theater near you in 2020.
She has been a wonderful mentor and has taught me how to find my “inner Luther” aka fierceness. She doesn’t care what you think about her, but she does care about what you feel. She teaches with a firm, but kind hand.
Born in Maryland, Bobbi was an ice cream maker and a firefighter before moving to LA in her early 20s. She built a solid career for herself as an actor and TV host before going behind the scenes.
True to her determined nature, she dove right in and produced a music video for In This Moment called “A Beautiful Tragedy”, which was nominated in 2007 for Music Video of the Year on MTV’s Head Bangers Ball.She eventually found her way into line producing many films, such as:
LAID TO REST, which went on to become the highest selling title of the year for Anchor Bay/Starz.
FEAR CLINIC which led to Bobbi’s nomination for the prestigious Producers Guild, Producer Challenge award.
JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER, which she also developed during her stint at Smokewood Entertainment.
NOSTALGIA, starring Ellen Burstyn, Jon Hamm and Catherine Keener
THE DEVIL HAS A NAME, starring Alfred Molina and Kate Bosworth
Phew! That’s a lot of credits in a short amount of time.
Which may explain why this week’s chat was focused on something a lot of people struggle with: slowing down.I adore this woman and I hope you do too after listening to us babble on for 50 minutes!
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this week’s episode!
Beijos,Caca
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