Listen "3.53-Filmmaker Interview with Jake Wachtel"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Jake Wachtel, whose film "The Sentry" recently screened at SXSW London, Raindance, and the Palm Springs International ShortFest.Listen to hear about the idea for the film that came from wanting to get to know one of the anonymous henchmen from an action film like James Bond, the challenges of filming in the former residence of a king, and how visual effects and sound combined to create a ghostly character.Books mentioned in this episode include:Never Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroThe Overstory by Richard PowerPlayground by Richard PowerFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"The Sentry" directed by Jake WachtelKarmalink directed by Jake WachtelAfter Yang directed by KogonadaEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel GondryBicycle Thieves directed by Vittorio De SicaMinority Report directed by Steven SpielbergThe Jungle Book directed by Wolfgang Reitherman"Cattywampus" directed by Jono Chanin (trailer)Listen to "Love You Only" by Ros Sereysothea whose music is featured in the film.Follow Jake on Instagram @jakewachtel.director and the film @thesentryfilm.Support the show
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