What does it take to make a school dance feel like a turning point for nearly everyone in the room?Director Alysse Leite-Rogers joins Sarah and Julie to take us behind her episode of Netflix’s *Crew Girl*, “Anatomy of a Fall Formal.” She shares how she met the cast at a lunch-hour dance party, planned the formal’s many overlapping story beats, and used camera movement, lighting and pace to bring its quieter romantic moments to life.Later, we revisit a Nathan and Elizabeth scene she directed for *When Calls the Heart*, including the wonderfully chaotic story behind its dreamy sunset shot.We also talk about her work on *Private Eyes West Coast* and *1874*.**Note:** This conversation discusses story moments from *Crew Girl* Episode 5.Watch *Crew Girl* on Netflix, and tell us which moment from “Anatomy of a Fall Formal” stayed with you.Subscribe to Suspenders Unbuttoned Media for more conversations with the people who bring your favorite stories to screen.

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