Refusing to Make "Student Films" | Interview with Charlie Morton

Interview with Charlie Morton on his upcoming film, Torn Together In this episode of Ortega Squared, Angel sits down with filmmaker Charlie Morton to discuss his upcoming film, Torn Together, a powerful project exploring uncertainty, hope, and the challenges facing today's generation. Charlie shares how his previous films, Friend and Theseus, helped shape his newest work, why he's bringing a massive battle sequence to downtown Allentown, and what it's like securing sponsors, permits, and community support as a young filmmaker.The conversation dives into filmmaking at DeSales University, the importance of sound design, the future of independent cinema, the rise of young filmmakers, and the impact of AI on the creative industry. Charlie also reveals how he's working with military demonstrations, sponsors, composers, and visual effects artists to create his most ambitious project yet.If you're interested in filmmaking, storytelling, creativity, or the future of media, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Topics include:The making of Torn TogetherIndependent filmmaking and film schoolFundraising and sponsorshipsGen Z storytelling and uncertaintyAI's impact on film and creativityBehind-the-scenes stories from Theseus and other productions