# Behind the Scenes of FUSE with director David Mackenzie

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Podcast: [The Film Dept.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-film-dept-7052643)
Published: 2026-05-19T11:03:46+00:00
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Join hosts Thalia and Marie in a post-screening conversation with director and UNLV Film professor David Mackenzie on the making of FUSE. From filming in London’s intricate permitting landscape to refining scenes for maximum tension, this episode is packed with film industry secrets and creative wisdom — perfect for cinephiles and aspiring filmmakers alike! We discuss: The challenges and nuances of filming in London, including traffic, permits, and coordinating complex scenes The influence of UK history and locations on the story's setting and mood The importance of improvisation and scene timing in building tension How consulting experts like ex-military personnel enhances authenticity The evolution of the script and editing choices that shape storytelling Working with a talented cast including Theo James and Aaron Taylor-Johnson The financing lifecycle of a mid-budget film and navigating international sales The significance of community and peer collaboration in filmmaking Decisions behind the film’s ambiguous ending and real-time storytelling Resources & Links: UNLV Film Program Professor David McKenzie - I MDb Credits: Email us: thefilmdeptpod@gmail.com HOSTS - Jaidyn Thalia Sanders, Meredith Costello, Marie Palmieri PRODUCERS - Tom Bjelic, Sam Decker EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY - Adam Paul, Roudi Boroumand For The Beverly: Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director | Chief Experience Officer Alexi Harber, General Manager Ivy Ergunes, Marketing Manager To read the hosts' reviews, head over to: https://thefilmdeptpodcast.substack.com/ Once again, The Film Department has teamed up with the mad geniuses of The Beverly Theater. Imagined by The Rogers Foundation, The Beverly Theater brings cinematic connectivity, novel collaborations, live happenings, cultural portals, and a z…

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