2.31 Filmmaker Interview with Roger Torres

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Roger Torres about his film "Irma," a personal story of family dealing with difficult choices that is based on his own life. The film was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about how the intense personal experience that inspired Roger's film, how he used that to explore a unique storytelling angle, and the struggles of casting actors to play your own family members.Books mentioned in this episode include:Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual by Jocko WillinkBatman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight by Travis LangleyFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Irma” directed by Roger TorresThe Dark Knight directed by Christopher NolanThe Last of Us created by Craig Mazin and Neil DruckmannInception directed by Christopher NolanTaxi Driver directed by Martin ScorseseVideo Games mentioned in this episode include:Kingdom Hearts video game seriesUncharted video game seriesCheck out the film at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival in November. Follow Roger on Instagram @rog_torres and check out his YouTube series The Broke Filmmaker's Journey.Support the show