Listen "2.46 Filmmaker Interview with Sarah Blok"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Sarah Blok, the director of the short film "Trouble" which explores the story of a family dealing with changing relationships amid the separation of the two parents. The film was a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the involvement of two actors in casting the film, how Sarah's background in playwriting contributed to the development of the characters in the film, and .Books mentioned in this episode include:Life Ceremony: Stories by Sayaka MurataFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Trouble” directed by Sarah BlokA Woman Under the Influence directed by John CassavetesPunch Drunk Love directed by Paul Thomas AndersonThe Double directed by Richard AyoadePoor Things directed by Yorgos LanthimosThe Big Lebowski directed by Joel CoenMoonlight directed by Barry Jenkins"Trouble" recently screened at the BFI London Film Festival and will likely be screening at other festivals throughout the fall and winter.You can follow Sarah on Instagram @bloksarah to see what she is working on.Support the show
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