2.38 Filmmaker Interview with Louisa Connolly-Burnham

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Louisa Connolly-Burnham the director of the short film "Sister Wives," an exploration of the dynamics between two women in a polygamous relationship as they explore their love for each other.Listen to hear about the real life cult the film is based on, the process of casting a film with the intention of playing one of the main characters, and the how she came across the perfect little log cabin for filming the story.Books mentioned in this episode include:The The Secret History: A Read with Jenna Pick by Donna TarttFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Sister Wives” directed by Louisa Connolly-BurnhamKeep Sweet: Pray and Obey directed by Rachel DretzinThe Village directed by M. Night ShyamalanVampire Academy (television series)How to Have Sex directed by Molly Manning WalkerDrive directed by Nicolas Winding RefnLove Lies Bleeding directed by Rose GlassLost in Translation directed by Sofia CoppolaPortrait of a Lady on Fire directed by Céline SciammaFishtank directed by Andrea ArnoldLord of the Rings directed by Peter JacksonThe Incredibles directed by Brad BirdThe film showed at Hollyshorts in Los Angeles this summer and will be showing at the London Breeze Film Festival from October 23-27 and the North East International Film Festival from November 18-24. The film will also be available in the US on Film4 later this year.Follow the film on Instagram @sisterwivesfilm for updates on screenings and festival selections and follow Louisa @louisaconnollyburnham.Support the show