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3.23-Filmmaker Interview with Lucy Davidson


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In today's episode, I interview Lucy Davidson, the director of the short film "Baggage," a touching look at the weight we all carry with us in our day to day lives.

Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, the importance of creating a sonic landscape that felt believable, and some of the fun little details you can look for as you watch the film.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

  • When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Films mentioned in this episode include:

  • "Baggage" directed by Lucy Davidson
  • "Speak to Me" by Pink Floyd (50th Anniversary Music Video)
  • Memoir of a Snail directed by Adam Elliot
  • Mouse Hunt directed by Gore Verbinski
  • Ratatouille directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire directed by Celine Sciamma
  • Babe: Pig in the City directed by George Miller
  • Mad Max directed by George Miller
  • Happy Feet directed by George Miller
  • Muppets From Space directed by Timothy Hill
  • "Wander to Wonder" directed by Nina Gantz
  • "In the Shadows of the Cypress" directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani
  • "Beautiful Men" directed by Nicolas Keppens

You can follow Lucy on Instagram @lucy_maree_davidson and check out her film playing at SXSW this week!

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The Oscar Project PodcastBy Jonathan Ytreberg