DANCES WITH FILMS<\/strong><\/a> on BEHIND THE LENS, which is taking place right now at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. You all know my love of indie films and filmmakers, and DWF is showcasing some of the very best this year. \u00a0 And while I would love to talk about every film and interview every filmmaker for this show, that\u2019s a bit impossible to do, so I\u2019ll have to make do with a couple of interesting interviews and some festival screening recommendations for you. \u00a0Get ready as we\u2019re talking about the comedy short, B!TCH I\u2019M EARLY with w\/d JESSE COWELL and the documentary pilot UNITED CRAFTS of AMERICA with filmmakers SERGIO CAMACHO & JONATHAN ADELSON, plus the delightful animated short POW!, a strong drama with THE MILITIA, and the outstanding documentary ONE BUT MANY.<\/p>\nGet ready for one of the most fun-filled and hilarious, yet philosophical, conversations about filmmaking as writer\/director\/editor\/cinematographer JESSE COWELL breaks down his award-winning short film B!TCH I\u2019M EARLY.<\/p>\n
B!TCH I\u2019M EARLY is brought to us by JESSE \u201cJESKID\u201d COWELL, and is a comedy short that follows two women in the corporate world vying for a promotion. Their conflict escalates from arguments to a race to the office. The six-minute film satirizes corporate culture with effective comedic timing and increasing tension while also providing tacit commentary on ageism, racism, and diversity. \u00a0 I laughed myself silly with this one and have watched it 10 times already.<\/p>\n
Laughter ensues in this interview and on screen as Jesse and I break down every production element of \u00a0B!TCH I\u2019M EARLY. \u00a0Emphasizing the importance of the craft of filmmaking, Jesse discusses cinematic storytelling and using visual techniques like Dutch angles and montages to enhance the film’s humor and satire and, in the case of B!TCH I\u2019M EARLY, the importance of music and some fantastic compositions by violinist Elizabeth Tsung. \u00a0Jesse also discusses his casting process for not only this film, but his works in general, which led him to two fantastic comediennes, Michelle Batista and Jesenia, which garners Jesse\u2019s thoughts on the collaborative process of improv. \u00a0And let me tell you, watching Michelle and Jesenia is a masterclass in improv. \u00a0Jesse also touches on the broader themes of corporate culture, the importance of new voices in filmmaking, and, above all, his recent rediscovery of joy in the craft.<\/p>\n
B!TCH I’M EARLY is screening at DWF on June 25th at 5pm PT.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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