7.7 - Directing Finding Emily! (Interview with Alicia MacDonald)

from When Isabel Met Aviva Hosted by Isabel Thottam and Aviva Peltin

In this episode, we are joined on the pod by director Alicia McDonald who shares her journey into filmmaking, the creative process behind her rom-com Finding Emily, and insights into making authentic, relatable stories that challenge genre stereotypes. We got so many great insights from Alicia about her directing experience for Finding Emily and loved chatting with her about what makes a rom com rewatchable and the future of love stories on screen! Follow Alicia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_aleesha/ Feel free to email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram & Threads: @whenisabelmetaviva Follow Isabel on Instagram & Threads @adventuringisabel Follow Aviva on Instagram & Threads: @avivapeltin

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