Today we’d like to introduce you to Paige Glover.
Hi Paige, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I always knew I wanted to work in film. As early as 14, I would offer my time, always for free, to work on any short film,
music video, commercial shoot or feature film that would have me, just to get experience. I am surprised just how welcoming the local film community was to allow me to do this. In our hot Texas summers, I would even find myself stuffed in a car holding the boom because I was the smallest one there!
Upon finishing high school, I was able to dovetail straight into work as a production assistant on Fear the Walking Dead. There, I met an amazing Script Supervisor, Margery Kimbrough. When she noticed my interest in her position, she took me under her wing and taught me everything I know. Since then I have progressed through Script Supervising short films for free, then some for a rate, until I was able to break through into the feature film and the series world.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My journey thus far, although I’m really just beginning, has been filled with highs and lows. I have already had more opportunities than I expected, and I’m so grateful for them all. Each project seems to get me ready for the next one. Sometimes I feel the impostor syndrome sitting in production meetings with very talented and accomplished people. I think, “What do I have to offer?”. This is where I have to bolster myself and remember that I have put in the work to earn a seat at this table and have what it takes to make a meaningful impact on the project. I am so honored by the productions in town that keep believing in me, which lets me keep believing in myself, and so I’m growing exponentially better at what I do wth each project.
I think when you begin a career in film, you can’t help but hope it will be a straightforward climb up. But walking through it myself, I understand that some of the biggest challenges have come in waiting for the next gig. In between work, I devote a large portion of my time to learning from other Script Supervisors. This has been amazing. So many have given me such wise counsel and helpful tips that have shortened my learning curve. The next job comes right when it is supposed to, and all I need to do is be ready when it does.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a full-time Script Supervisor working in the Austin area.
As a Script Supervisor, my role is to ensure the film shot can be cut smoothly in post. But more than that, I constantly look out for continuity errors, more efficient ways to shoot, and set an open line of communication between the director and all the departments on the crew. To me, that all culminates in having the director’s back. If they can trust me with the details, it frees their mind to focus on the performance and creative vision.
What sets me apart is my emphasis on tact when giving notes. It’s not always about the errors being caught, but understanding what’s important to mention and what is not, given the context of the situation. If I have a superpower, it’s reading the people I work with so I know how to give notes without impeding and interrupting the flow of creativity. At the end of the day, it’s about shaping, but not getting in the way of telling a great story
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
Growing up, I was always very determined and self-motivated. Whatever I was doing, I was going at it with intensity. I loved all things sports and movement. Namely, volleyball and dance. This informed a lot of my personality and ability to work with many types of people.
I also loved to create my own movies by forcing my friends and family to star in many different roles. One we still joke about is how I made my 8-year-old sister perform “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Def Leppard, in its entirety. Some of my best memories with my friends and family have been making homemade movies. So naturally, I thought pursuing a career in movie-making would be a perfect fit for me to put my mind to.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://paigepaigeglover.wixsite.com/paige-glover-film-an
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextpaige_productions/
Image Credits
Noah Lhomi Nuppa
Nick Dennis
