Exclusive Interview with Frank Harts!

Season 2, Episode 124

🎙️ On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watt sits down with acclaimed actor, director, and filmmaker Frank Harts for a powerful conversation about storytelling, resilience, and building a career in the arts.

From his short film Be True to Your School—now streaming nationwide on PBS—to upcoming roles in Netflix’s The Beast in Me and the final season of PowerBook III: Raising Kanan, Frank shares the creative journey behind his projects and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

✨ In this interview, you’ll hear about:

• The making of Be True to Your School and its PBS debut
• The realities of indie filmmaking and why paying your team fairly matters
• His experiences playing nuanced roles on screen, including Master of None
• Upcoming acting projects alongside Claire Danes and more
• His new podcast Harts and Minds, explores fatherhood worldwide
• Advice for aspiring actors, filmmakers, and storytellers

⏱️ Timestamps
00:21 – Emma introduces this special episode and guest Frank Harts
00:46 – Chatting about filming at Flip Side Café and their drinks
01:06 – Frank shares his creative end-credits music twist for his short film
04:22 – The toughest part of filmmaking: fundraising and paying the crew
08:13 – Why short films are key stepping stones to bigger projects
08:40 – Frank’s upcoming acting projects: Netflix's The Beast in Me and Starz's Raising Kanan
11:29 – Building a career through relationships and word-of-mouth
11:41 – Memorable past role: Eddie the Doorman in Master of None
13:33 – Prodigal Son and Frank’s experience on the show
14:53 – Learning how decisions are made on set and wanting more creative control
16:26 – Independent projects vs. studio work and gaining creative autonomy
17:42 – Frank’s advice for aspiring filmmakers: create your own work and don’t wait to be discovered
18:39 – The film industry is always evolving—why perfection isn’t the goal
19:10 – Thoughts on fame and the value of creative freedom over celebrity

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