1001 Frames Interview with Mehrnoush Alia

In this episode of Scene This, host Mike Ornelas interviews director Mehrnoush Alia about her debut feature film, 1001 Frames. The film, which premiered at AFI Fest, explores power dynamics in the audition process from a woman's perspective. Mehrnoush shares her inspiration, challenges faced during production in Iran, and the genre-blending nature of her film. The conversation delves into the psychological horror elements and the empowering message for women.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Mehrnoush Alia and 1001 Frames00:03:00 Inspiration and Personal Experiences00:09:00 Filming Challenges in Iran00:15:00 Genre-Blending and Cinematography00:21:00 Empowering Women Through Film00:27:00 The Film's Ending and RecommendationsWebsite, Socials & Merch