2.48 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Rafkin

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Hannah Rafkin, the director of the short film "Keeper," a documentary about one man's effort to keep bees in the Bronx while raising his daughters as a single father. The film received the gold medal in the documentary category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about how a small 5-minute project blossomed into this film, how Hannah built the trust necessary continue filming when Flynn got sick, and some experiences that didn't manage to make it into the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Bees by Laline PaullHow Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina ImblerCan't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?: A Memoir by Roz ChastFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Keeper” directed by Hannah Rafkin“Crush Icebergs” directed by Hannah Rafkin“The Clockmaker” directed by Hannah RafkinAll that Breathes directed by Salik RehmanMayor directed by David OsitHail Satan? directed by Penny LaneThe Talented Mr. Ripley directed by Anthony MinghellaBut I'm a Cheerleader directed by Jamie Babbit"Keeper" will be playing at DOCNYC next week on November 13th and 15th and there will be several screenings in New York later this fall.You can follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahrafkin and follow the film @keeperdoc to see when and where the film will be playing this fall. Find out more about Flynn's honey business @boogiedownbronxhoney and Flynn's daughter Alaura @alaura.flynn.Support the show