Ahead of the World Premiere of THE SNAKE at SXSW 2026, we sit down with director Jenna MacMillan to talk about bringing the film to life. Written by and starring Susan Kent, this dark comedy follows a self-destructive 40-something searching for “home.”

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Jenna discusses how the project came together—from balancing sharp humor with emotional truth to shaping performances and preparing the film for its festival debut.

Also starring comedy icon Robin Duke, THE SNAKE explores venomous family dynamics while staying grounded in heartfelt storytelling.