2.51 Filmmaker Interview with Aaron Johnson

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Aaron Johnson, the director of the short film "The 17%," a documentary about Colette Divitto, a young woman with Downs Syndrome and her successful cookie business. The film received the silver medal in the documentary category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the some of the people that Collete employs in her business, some of the films that inspired the world of this film, and some of the biggest challenges of creating the visual world of the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest HemingwayArt of Living by EpictetusFilms mentioned in this episode include:"The 17%" directed by Aaron JohnsonThe Perks of Being a Wallflower directed by Stephen ChboskyGood Will Hunting directed by Gus Van SantCrip Camp directed by James Lebrecht and Nicole NewnhamThe Peanut Butter Falcon directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael SchwartzBaby Driver directed by Edgar WrightThe work of Denzel WashingtonGladiator II directed by Ridley Scott"The 17%" is waiting to hear back from multiple festivals and is eligible for the 97th Academy Awards.You can follow Aaron on Instagram @ajhoops and the film @the17percentfilm.Support the show