Richmonder Melody C. Roscher wrote and directed “Bird in Hand,” which she shot here. It follows Bird Rowe, a biracial bride-to-be who arrives unannounced at her hippie mother’s home to plan her wedding. The Virginia premiere will be at this year’s Richmond International Film Festival on 9/25 at 7pm at the Byrd. Our discussion includes:
– Her background in Richmond
– Going from wanting to be a zoologist to a filmmaker
– The experience at Sundance for her short film
– Where the idea for “Bird in Hand” originated
– The meaning of the title
– Casting Christine Lahti & James LeGros
– Showing her feature at Tribecca Festival
– Shooting in Virginia
LINKS
Richmond International Film Festival
My interview with Nicholas Colia (Griffin in Summer)
Cut & Run Video pop-up (Instagram)

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