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Adam Finberg on Star People: UFOs, Trauma, and Human Connection
In this episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil welcomes filmmaker Adam Finberg to discuss his debut feature film, Star People.
Highlights of the Conversation:
The Journey Back to Filmmaking:Adam shares his path from graduating the American Film Institute to working in television editing, and how he never let go of his dream to create narrative features.
Why UFOs?:Adam explores why the fascination with UFOs has endured since Roswell and how the unknown continues to capture our imagination in pop culture.
The Premise of Star People:A photographer obsessed with a childhood UFO experience must confront a deadly heat wave, her troubled brother, and a migraine crisis—forcing her to rediscover what truly matters.
Themes of Trauma & Growth:The film examines how siblings process shared childhood trauma differently—one through obsession, the other through substance abuse—and how reconnection can bring healing.
On Change & Growth:Adam reflects on why change is hard, why growth often requires suffering, and how his own journey of making Star People mirrors the perseverance needed in life.
Release Details:
Theatrical premiere: July 25th in New York & Phoenix.
Los Angeles screening: August 8th.
Available nationwide on VOD August 12th.
Where to Learn More:Visit Star People Film (redirects to the Facebook page) for updates, screenings, and more.
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In this episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil welcomes filmmaker Adam Finberg to discuss his debut feature film, Star People.
Highlights of the Conversation:
The Journey Back to Filmmaking:Adam shares his path from graduating the American Film Institute to working in television editing, and how he never let go of his dream to create narrative features.
Why UFOs?:Adam explores why the fascination with UFOs has endured since Roswell and how the unknown continues to capture our imagination in pop culture.
The Premise of Star People:A photographer obsessed with a childhood UFO experience must confront a deadly heat wave, her troubled brother, and a migraine crisis—forcing her to rediscover what truly matters.
Themes of Trauma & Growth:The film examines how siblings process shared childhood trauma differently—one through obsession, the other through substance abuse—and how reconnection can bring healing.
On Change & Growth:Adam reflects on why change is hard, why growth often requires suffering, and how his own journey of making Star People mirrors the perseverance needed in life.
Release Details:
Theatrical premiere: July 25th in New York & Phoenix.
Los Angeles screening: August 8th.
Available nationwide on VOD August 12th.
Where to Learn More:Visit Star People Film (redirects to the Facebook page) for updates, screenings, and more.