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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

3.103-Filmmaker Interview with Giovanna Ferrari

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Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Giovanna Ferrari, director of the animated short film "Éiru," her directorial debut which is currently on the shortlist for Best Animated Short Film for the 98th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the story that stemmed from Giovanna's own travels around the world, the importance of being willing to see the world through the eyes of people not like ourselves, and whether an entire generation can feel like they lack a voice in the world.Books mentioned in this episode include:Victory City by Salman RushdieParable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodQ by Luther BissetFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"Éiru" directed by Giovanna FerrariSong of the Sea directed by Tomm MooreThe Breadwinner directed by Nora TwomeyWolfwalkers directed by Ross Stewart and Tomm Moore"Screecher's Reach" (Star Wars Visions episode)My Father's Dragon directed by Nora TwomeyPrincess Mononoke directed by Hayao MiyazakiThe Power of the Dog directed by Jane CampionAmarcord directed by Federico FelliniAlien directed by Ridley ScottSilence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan DemmeHamnet directed by Chloé Zhao"Late Afternoon" directed by Louise BagnallJulián directed by Louise BagnallFollow the film on Instagram @eiruofficial and Giovanna @ferrarianimation.Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Giovanna Ferrari, director of the animated short film "Éiru," her directorial debut which is currently on the shortlist for Best Animated Short Film for the 98th Academy Awards. Listen to hear about the inspiration for the story that stemmed from Giovanna's own travels around the world, the importance of being willing to see the world through the eyes of people not like ourselves, and whether an entire generation can feel like they lack a voice...

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