Written by Joanna Rudolph Here's how to make the most out of producing your next project. I recently made Summer with Mrs. Von Mausch, a 14-minute short film that I produced, available to watch on Vimeo for free. The timing for its Internet premiere seemed right since Summer with Mrs. Von Mausch explores themes of loneliness and isolation, issues that have become ever more prevalent during the pandemic. Written and directed by David Pomes (2008 SXSW Audience Winner, Cook County), the film is about a 13-year-old girl (Molly Learner) whose father (David Pomes) is ill-prepared for his daughter’s New York City visit—and for her developing an unlikely friendship with the eccentric Upper East Side next-door neighbor Mrs. Von Mausch (Annie McGreevey). Before producing Summer with Mrs. Von Mausch I had co-produced Yin/Yang, written and directed by Zack Ordynans (Burning Annie), so I had some experience and knowledge to bring to the shoot... but nothing could prepare me for all the creative problem-solving I would end up doing. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 15 April, 2021