3.91-Filmmaker Interview with Alexandra Bahíyyih Wain

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Alexandra Bahíyyih Wain, director of the short film "In the Clouds," a story of a family of Iranian refugees and the struggles they face in contemporary London.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the story based on anti-immigration sentiment, how the shooting location became a bit of a character unto itself, and the challenges of finding actors to play her lead roles that fit a very specific set of skills.Books mentioned in this episode include:The works of Stephen KingI Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala YousafzaiHabibi by Craig ThompsonThe Life of Pi by Yann Martel On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"In the Clouds" directed by Alexandra Bahíyyih WainThe films of Mike FlanniganThe Haunting of Hill House (series)The Humans directed by Stephen KaramThe Innocents directed by Eskil VogtA Girl Walks Home Alone at Night directed by Ana Lily AmirpourBurn After Reading directed by Joel and Ethan CoenErin Brockovich directed by Steven SoderberghLegally Blonde directed by Robert LuketicSister Act directed by Emile ArdolinoFollow the film on Instagram @intheclouds.film and Alexandra @alexbahiyyihwain.Support the show