In 2014, I wrote a script about the end of the world with the intent of making it my first feature film. The film was written to depict the fears and anxieties that are at the center of the climate crisis. Little did we know that as we moved into post-production, we would find ourselves in the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic. And while the film doesn’t specifically state that the characters are in a “lockdown,” the film is about isolation and loss—something that every American is dealing with today. The film, EXPOSURE 36, is the story of a struggling photographer who is drawn into New York’s criminal underworld when his friend goes missing three days before the world is set to end. It was written as a way to confront the frustration I felt about the lack of action that was being taken to protect this world and our future. While I am very fortunate to have been able to shoot my first feature, our current global circumstances feel more dire than ever. But if this feature has taught me anything, it’s that if you’re an aspiring filmmaker, you have to get out there and shoot. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 20 October, 2020