AFI FEST Live: "WAKE" - How these co-writers write together & conveying a personal journey on screen

We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for AFI FEST 2023 (https://fest.afi.com) as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers.

In this episode we interview Conner De Mita (Director/Co-Writer) & Ari Jacobson (Co-Writer) for their film “WAKE”. The film is a bit surreal and a bit of horror. Conner wrote the first draft in the middle of the night and finished at 6am. They talk about how they work as co-writers. They do a lot of writing physically together in the same room. Conner cast his brother in the lead role and they had to communicate very personal feelings to the page and through film.

You can also watch all AFI Fest interviews on our YouTube Channel Cinematography for Actors: https://youtube.com/@cinematographyforactors

For our listeners, CFA has teamed up with ⁠We Make Movies⁠ to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit ⁠wemakemovies.org/insurance⁠ and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.

Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25.

Follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts to keep up to date on new episode releases.

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Band Pro Film & Digital, Rosco Laboratories, Deity Microphones & BlackMagic Design

Website: https://⁠www.cinematographyforactors.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors⁠

⁠Cinematography for Actors⁠ is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our ⁠weekly podcast⁠ & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.

Join the CFA Community, sign up to our newsletter:

⁠https://mailchi.mp/e27e1a2bc895/newsletter⁠

--- Support this podcast:

Send us a text

For our listeners, CFA’s teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot.

Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.
Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25

Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors

Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.