3.83-Filmmaker Interview with Daniel Persitz

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Daniel Persitz, director of the short film "Key of Genius," a story of a young blind autistic savant and the teacher determined to unlock his genius through music.Listen to hear about the process of casting such a specific character, a brief communication with royalty, and the task of picking which music to feature in a film that focuses so much on playing music.Books mentioned in this episode include:In the Key of Genius: The Extraordinary Life of Derek Paravicini by Adam OckelfordThrone of Glass (series) by Sarah J. MaasGame of Thrones (series) by George R. R. MartinFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"Key of Genius" directed by Daniel PersitzUp directed by Pete DocterBack to the Future directed by Robert ZemeckisThe King's Speech directed by Tom HooperJurassic Park directed by Steven SpielbergCoco directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian MolinaThe Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank DarabontGame of Thrones (series)Other media mentioned in this episode:Enigma Variations by Edward ElgarFollow Daniel on Instagram @dpersitz and the film @keyofgenius_film. Check out the 60 Minutes video Daniel mentions at the beginning of the interview on YouTube.Support the show