Podcasts about imitation girl

“Make sure your bases are covered.”   This week's guest is on a meteoric rise in the film industry. Natasha Kermani is a Director and Screenwriter, known for Imitation Girl, Shattered, Lucky, and the upcoming, V/H/S 85. In this special episode, Natasha discusses finding her love for film, moving from NYC to LA, and navigating the writing process! Listen if you dare!   SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS -Lucky   -V/H/S 99   -Support Iran Freedom   -Be aware of global events!

Starring opposite each other in the national tour of The Prom, Kaden Kearney and Kalyn  West talk about what it's like to be part of the award-winning musical. With Kalyn being a part of the Broadway cast and Kaden being relatively newer to the scene, the two talk about their experience going on a national tour during a pandemic and the challenges they faced, including rehearsing (and dancing hard!) with their masks on. Kalyn shares her story of how her love for theatre started and moving to New York to pursue her dreams. Kaden recalls their experience watching The Prom on Broadway and begging their manager to get her an audition for the movie when it came out. While not a trained dancer it didn't stop Kaden from doing musicals and auditioning for The Prom. Kalyn and Kaden also talk about what it was like to develop a rapport and how it was easy for them to work with each other. The two reflect on their experiences with the audiences, and what it feels like to be part of a show that tackles important issues and teaches you empathy. Kalyn has been in many productions, from regional to Broadway. She was on the first national tour of Mean Girls, and some of her credits include Moby Dick and The Prom. Her TV and film credits include Imitation Girl, Blue Bloods, and The Times. Kaden, has recently attended the University of California, Irvine and received their Master's of Fine Arts. They have done a number of shows and some of their credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, One Man Two Guvnors, Agent 355, and the TV series, Prodigal Son. In this episode, we talk about: Kalyn auditioning for The Prom in 2018 and understudying Alyssa Doing self-tape for auditions The rehearsal process during a pandemic and why Kalyn missed it Kaden accidentally going onstage with their mask on Connect with Kaden and Kalyn: Website: www.kalynwest.com Twitter: @kadenokearney Instagram: @kadenokearney & @misskurlykay Find tickets to The Prom Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I chat with Lauren Ashley Carter who stars in a new SF film, The Imitation Girl about her dual role. Marco Beltrami talks the themes he scored for the hit film, Logan.

2018 conversation with actor who has a dual role in Imitation Girl as a young girl and a being that takes the same shape as the that said girl.

We have a super special episode today with Brea Grant and Natasha Kermani in the house!! Brea Grant is an actress, writer, director, graphic novel author, and a household name in the horror community.  Perhaps best known among us horror fans for her acting work in Dexter, Heroes, After Midnight, and Rob Zombie's Halloween 2, Brea also recently wrote and directed the very bloody and very funny 12-Hour Shift, now streaming on Hulu and if that wasn't enough, Brea has released her newest graphic novel Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandaughter. Natasha Kermani is an Iranian-American filmmaker who made waves on the horror circuit in 2017 with her feature debut, Imitation Girl - a hypnotic, doppelgänger science fiction treat. In what many would call a horror dream team, Brea and Natasha recently came together on Lucky, written by and starring Brea with Natasha directing. Now streaming on Shudder, Lucky is a dark, satirical slasher with very relevant social commentary - the film tells the story of a young woman who finds herself stalked by a murderous figure who appears in her house every night. With zero help from friends and local authorities, she realizes she has to take this predator out herself. Lucky is not only a very effectively frightening slasher, but it's a refreshingly unadulterated statement on violence against women in America. It's the type of movie that has the potential for multiple interpretations, which is one of the things that makes it as fascinating and powerful as it is. In this conversation, Natasha and Brea trade career strategies, writing processes and discuss the production story behind Lucky. All of this and so much more on today's episode of The Nick Taylor Horror Show. Now without further ado, here is Brea Grant and Natasha Kermani. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Natasha and Brea. Take note of Ego vs. Confidence. There is a fine line that directors must always walk when on set - if you're too much of an ego-maniac who barks orders all day without any regard for those around you, your crew will mutiny, as they should. Yes, of course, there are many directorial exceptions to this rule, but by and large, ego is the enemy. However, if you're too much of a pushover, your crew will walk all over you. This is why it's important to distinguish the difference between ego and confidence. Confidence is a necessary part of any directing job, as your entire cast and crew will turn to you to make decisions on just about everything, and you need to have an answer or solution. In order to do that, you need confidence in your ability to lead. A film crew, just like a sea crew, needs a captain they can rely on. Without confidence, you'll be eaten alive, but with too much ego, you'll be ignored. Learn the difference between the two and strike the balance. Take the time and space necessary. Directing is largely a game of hustle. Hustling to get your shots, make your day, and ensure everything goes according to plan. In the midst of all of this hustle, a lot can get lost in the fog, which is why it was very refreshing to hear Natasha talk about the importance of taking the time and space to get the shots right. Directing relies so much on your cognition in order to effectively tap into and communicate your creative vision. Rushing all the time and exerting stress on each and every move can obliterate your creativity. Yes, it's critical to make your day and get your shots without being too precious about details, but like everything, this is a balance. It's important to ensure that you breathe and take the time necessary to get what you need to get when the cameras are rolling, instead of just moving on every time. Unless you're behind on schedule, in which case, yeah, you should probably move on. Work with those who will challenge your decisions. Making a movie is a matter of melding together an infinite amount of decisions; everything from casting choices to camera angles, lighting cues, wardrobe details, the decisions are endless. As a director, your job is to either make those decisions or hire someone you trust to make them for you. A director needs to have a growth mindset by embracing the necessity to get better with every movie by learning as much as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by learning from the cast and crew that you're privileged enough to work with. This enables you to draw from decades of experience on a single movie, but similar to the first point requires the relinquishing of ego. Natasha spoke of the importance of having people around you who will respectfully challenge your decisions. This is priceless. Since you want always to be getting better, the best way to do this is by surrounding yourself with trusted collaborators who can teach you and make sure that every detail of your movie is as good as it can be. You do not want a cast and crew of order takers who will do what you say just because you're the director. Instead, you want an open field of communication between yourself and your key collaborators so that everyone can do the best job they can. This requires you always to be open to feedback and selecting people to work with who will challenge your opinions with their expertise for the sake of the movie.    Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe.  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

We are join with filmmaker Natasha Kermani as we discuss her career thus far including directing the films Imitation Girl and Lucky. 

Time waits for no man and, mercifully, 2020 is almost at its end. It's been a wild old time and with this being our penultimate main episode of the year, we figured it would be best to finally bring on a guest that we have been dancing around, trying to organise, for a long time.  This week, we are absolutely delighted to be joined by the star of such films as THE WOMAN, POD, JUG FACE, DARLING and IMITATION GIRL... It's the wonderful LAUREN ASHLEY CARTER!  The film? FRANKENHOOKER!  It's our third Frank Henenlotter film after Brain Damage and Basket Case. Now, Lauren brings 1990's FRANKENHOOKER. In the past, Mitch has been a bit unsure of these. How will this one fare? Andy thinks he's going to like it... The synopsis is as follows: A New Jersey mad doctor (James Lorinz) rebuilds his girlfriend (Patty Mullen) with body parts from exploded hookers. Please note that this podcast may contain strong language and even stronger Scottish accents.  Also, why not pop over and take a look at our Patreon page? Remember, you can keep up to date with our news by following us via the usual social media outlets:  Facebook (including our group THE CHUD LOCKER!) Twitter Instagram Plus you can drop us an email to stronglanguageviolentscenes@gmail.com OR check out our WEBSITE!  Strong Language & Violent Scenes theme by Mitch Bain & The Sunshine Orchestra Edits & Artwork by Andy Stewart

As if working on a master’s degree while raising a child and having an active film career doesn’t keep her busy enough, Lauren Ashley Carter joins the boys (and Madeleine) this week. Lauren tells of her first role in a film, how she got onto Lucky McKee's radar, and how she still has stage fright to this day. In the intro, Marbles came to town, and... so did Randy! The gang participated in the Nightstream Film Festival and they go over all of the films they saw, including but not limited to “Honeydew” “Bloody Hell” and “Pelican Blood”.   Films: Greenland (2020), Geostorm (2017), Tragic Jungle (2020), Eyeslicer Halloween Special, Bloody Hell (2020), Pelican Blood (2019), My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020), Slow Machine (2020), Honeydew (2020), DreadOut (2019), The Queen of Black Magic (2019), Rising Stars (2010), Pod (2015), The Mind's Eye (2015), Black Site (2018), Dementer (TBA), The Woman (2011), Jug Face (2013), Imitation Girl (2017), Webcast (2018), Gags The Clown (2018), Black Sheep (1996), Captive (2015), The Babadook (2014), Nothing Bad Can Happen (2013), Come True (2020), Mandibles (2020)   Listening on an iPhone? Don't forget to rate us on iTunes!   Fill our FeMail Bag by emailing us at Podcast@TheOverlookTheatre.com  Theme song by Darryl Blood - darrylblood.bandcamp.com/  Reach us on Instagram (@theoverlooktheatre)  Facebook (@theoverlookhour)  Twitter (@OverlookHour) 

Well. That's it. The first HUGE milestone is behind us. 100 Episodes and now, it's business as usual as we fire into our next century with EPISODE 101!  So, with that in mind, we thought now would be a good time to bring back one of our favourite guests. You may remember her from WAY back in Episode 13, where she defended Johnny Mnemonic. She is the director of the excellent IMITATION GIRL and the upcoming LUCKY... It is, of course, Natasha Kermani! Her chosen film? Æon Flux! Natasha continues her hot streak of selecting dystopian, or in this case utopian, sci-fi flicks with this one from director Karyn Kusama, who has gone on to make far better films such as Jennifer's Body, The Invitation and Destroyer. Based on an MTV animated series and the victim of intense studio meddling, Æon Flux was received poorly on release... but is this reputation deserved?  Æon Flux also features an incredible cast which includes Charlize Theron in the titular role, Jonny Lee Miller, Pete Postlethwaite, Sophie Okonedo and Frances McDormand! The synopsis is as follows:  In the 25th century, the Earth's population has dwindled to a surviving five million following a devastating virus that almost resulted in the extinction of all human life 400 years earlier. Confined to one city-state, a group of rebels, led by Handler, seeks to destroy the oppressive government -- first, by assassinating a high-ranking chairman. Tasked with this mission, Aeon Flux must integrate herself in a world of deceit and mystery. Huge thanks to Natasha for joining us! Follow her on Instagram HERE!  Also, massive thanks to RUIN ME director Preston De Francis for his opening message!  Please note that this episode contains strong language, conversations of an adult nature and EXTREMELY Scottish accents.  Remember, you can keep up to date with our news by following us via the usual social media outlets:  Facebook Twitter Instagram Plus you can drop us an email to stronglanguageviolentscenes@gmail.com. Strong Language & Violent Scenes theme by Mitch Bain. Edits & Artwork by Andy Stewart/Mitch Bain   Also, we love what we are doing and the response so far has been wonderful so if you enjoy what we do and want to help us continue to do it and help us to grow, then please consider sending us a few pounds via Paypal to stronglanguageviolentscenes@gmail.com! There is no lower or upper limit and every bit helps. 

I catch up Catherine Mary Stewart. The 80's icon is best remembered for her roles in The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet, and Weekend at Bernie's. All three are celebrating anniversaries. The Last Starfighter is finally getting a sequel! We discuss the legacy the movie. Soap opera fans will remember Catherine as the original Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives. Catherine talks about the transition from soaps to movies. Catherine recently was featured in the sci-fi movie Imitation Girl.

It's a feast fit for a kitten as these fancy felines snack away on our poor Selina! There's something a little magical about these moggies, however... Honey, SHE'S HOME! “She is the malevolent     antidote to her poignantly pleasant early evening and     previous life self”. Assisting the Bat Minute crew one more time and helping decide just what the hell is going on with Ms Kyle is the one, the only, Natasha Kermani! Natasha knows film, having helmed the wonderful Imitation Girl, so who better to get to the bottom of this dark magical mystery? The next episode follows on Monday. Same Bat Pod, different Bat Minute! Join us on Facebook at the Bat Minute Listener's Cave! The Bat Minute theme song is by the band Rat Bit Kit and Ash Lerczak (aka Doc Horror) of Zombina & The Skeletones and Double Echo. Natasha Kermani - Twitter Illium Pictures - Website - Facebook - Twitter  

Filmmaker Natasha Kermani (IMITATION GIRL) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career, Halloween, and everything in between.  (Well, maybe not everything in between but it rhymed with Halloween so just go with it.)  From early conversations dissecting great battle scenes with her father… to attending film school… to directing commercials… to founding her own production company… to directing her first feature (the micro budget science fiction film IMITATION GIRL – available now!)… to new methods of distribution… Natasha is creating her own opportunities and carving out her own unique path in her own way.  THE MOVIE CRYPT's 3rd annual 48-hour LIVE marathon to benefit Save A Yorkie Rescue will take place Friday December 14th through Sunday December 16th! Mark your calendars, stock up on sleep, and start saving up to help Arwen and the boys save some more dogs' lives this Christmas!   We're staying awake so that they don't get out to sleep. Did you miss this year's 20th annual ArieScope Halloween short film?   Well, watch Adam undergo a short film INTERVENTION free on www.ArieScope.com today!  While you're there pick up the first 5 years of this podcast with THE MOVIE CRYPT “VAULT” in the on-line store!   Our first 200 episodes contain well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and so many more CAN'T MISS episodes! Join our “Crypt Keeper” community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt and start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly “Crypt Picks” videos, extra weekly episodes of “Classic Crypt,” monthly LIVE episodes, the holy “Cult of Arwen,” and more!

Episode 13 sees Andy and Mitch joined by Natasha Kermani, director of Imitation Girl.  Her chosen film? Johnny Mnemonic! Based on the short story by William Gibson and almost universally critically lambasted, Robert Longo's 1995 cyberpunk courier caper, Johnny Mnemonic sees Keanu Reeves (at his handsomest and in the midst of his 90's hot streak), joined by Dolph Lundgren, Dina Meyer, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, Takeshi Kitano and a fucking dolphin in a film that simply has to be seen to be believed.  Andy doesn't like it. Natasha does. Could there be fireworks? Can Andy be convinced? Find out inside! The synopsis is as follows:  In the 21st century the information superhighway has developed so far that cyberspace is the norm for all business and personal dealings. Information has become so important that to shield the most delicate files from cyberspace hackers, the data is transported in the heads of Mnemonic couriers. Johnny is the best of the bunch, but this time the raw data he carries is so sensitive that he is being pursued by many interested parties, and his failure to deliver the information will hand him the ultimate lateness penalty.   Please note that this podcast may contain strong language and even stronger Scottish accents.  Remember, you can keep up to date with our news by following us via the usual social media outlets:  Facebook Twitter Instagram Plus you can drop us an email to stronglanguageviolentscenes@gmail.com. Strong Language & Violent Scenes theme by Mitch Bain Edits & Artwork by Andy Stewart Audio clips from Johnny Mnemonic used in accordance with fair usage guidelines   Also, we love what we are doing and the response so far has been wonderful so if you enjoy what we do and want to help us continue to do it and help us to grow, then please consider sending us a few pounds via Paypal to stronglanguageviolentscenes@gmail.com! There is no lower or upper limit and every bit helps. 

Put yer ears on, kids! On tap right now we have another round of horror picks to keep your attention while The Avengers: Infinity Wars lights up the box office. Want a teaser? Included in this episode are the films Imitation Girl, Corbin Nash, and Downrage. On Watch This Weekly we’ll be giving you some brief […] More

In this episode writer/director Natasha Kermani calls into the podcast! Natasha chat it up about her new movie Imitation Girl starring Lauren Ashley Carter. Available ...

The whole gang is back! Join hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Rebekah McKendry, and Ryan Turek as they catch up on all the latest horrors! The entire team weigh in on this week's big box office hit A QUIET PLACE. Elric, Rob and Bekah report back from the Chattanooga Film Festival where they caught GHOST STORIES, NOVEMBER, THE DEVIL AND FATHER AMORTH, WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS, THE RANGER, REVENGE and much more! Ryan revisited the WARLOCK trilogy, as well as GODZILLA VS MEGALON! Then we welcome to the show very special guest Natasha Kermani! Her debut film is IMITATION GIRL, featuring a duel performance by fan fave actress Lauren Ashley Carter, and we talk about her humble beginnings, genre films and directors that influenced her storytelling style, and New York versus Los Angeles! Kick back, relax and join the conversation!

In this week's episode of Cult Following, the crew does a deep dive on Ready Player One, we talk about book vs. movie and why the movie is so much better. Plus, we talk about Wes Anderson, Ayla,Isle of Dogs, Mask, Imitation Girl, Unsane, A Quiet Place, and much more on this edition of Cult Following!

Join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane, Ryan Turek, and Rebekah McKendry as they talk all the latest horrors! But first, a brief debate about how you listen to your favorite podcasts! Bekah and Rob have been loving the new season of SANTA CLARITA DIET. Elric and Ryan have been watching THE TERROR. Bekah also reports back from Wondercon, and the comics QUEEN CRAB and GONERS. Rob breaks down the new Blu-Ray releases of DEEP RED and THE SECT. Ryan watched THE WILLIES and PYEWACKET. Elric revisited RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 2, INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY, INSIDE NO 9 and IMITATION GIRL. Then we welcome to the show very special guest Stephanie Rothman! The writer/director of TERMINAL ISLAND, THE VELVET VAMPIRE, THE WORKING GIRLS, and more tells us about her humble beginnings working with Roger Corman, the challenges of directing during that period in the 60's, and we go beyond the horror genre for her to give us her all time favorite movie recommendations! Kick back, relax, and join the conversation!

The lovely Madeleine Koestner, founder of PUFF, caught up with us late last month to celebrate Women in Horror Month with a few female directed films that played the festival.… Continue reading "Talking PUFF and Women in Horror with Madeleine Koestner: IMITATION GIRL and DEAD BODY"

The lovely Madeleine Koestner, founder of PUFF, caught up with us late last month to celebrate Women in Horror Month with a few female directed films that played the festival.… Continue reading "Talking PUFF and Women in Horror with Madeleine Koestner: IMITATION GIRL and DEAD BODY"

Sanam's Rainbow Bridge Episode 1: Mind Warrior Meditation: This week we present FUELTALK's newest podcast show, Sanam's Rainbow Bridge. Get ready for an ultra sensation meditation for the mind, body, and soul. To the clouds, we reach in search of truth for we know we have to get lost before we find ourselves. Find and turn on your guru lab. Musings & Music to Awaken inner Power & Truth. Poetry that connects to a metaphysical transformation, functioning as a lyrical zen koan. Art that illustrates juxtapositions of color, mediums, styles, and breaks the boundaries and rules of art and esthetics Sanam is an award-winning Actress, artist, playwright, and healer. Sanam is particularly gifted in connecting individuals to their dreams while facilitating deeper self-awareness. The first Iranian-born graduate of Columbia University's Masters of Fine Arts Acting Program, she decided to become an actress after winning two back-to-back national titles in college acting competitions. She is featured in several upcoming indie films, including the film festival award-winning feature "Imitation Girl." Sanam has toured internationally in theatrical productions and has been an athlete since her early teens. A rough water swimmer and cross country runner, she has dedicated herself to the practice of meditation for over twenty years. °Music and Production by @Huskinopolis °Mixing and Recording by @Huskinopolis

This week, join your hosts Rob Galluzzo, Elric Kane and Rebekah McKendry, along with very special guests Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, the screenwriters of SUPER DARK TIMES, SIREN and the upcoming STEPHANIE to discuss coming of age movies! But first, the latest horrors! Elric gives his thoughts on MOTHER! As well as A CURE FOR WELLNESS. Bekah's been watching AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT, revisited 47 METERS DOWN and has been reading the novel A PLACE FOR SINNERS. Rob checked out INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3, THE SHINING (1997) and festival flicks IMITATION GIRL and TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY. Then we welcome SUPER DARK TIMES writers Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski who tell us about their earliest horror recollections, their collaborative process, and how it took 5 years for several of their projects to get produced! Kick back, relax and join the conversation!

Host Stuart Wright welcomes Arrow Video Podcast co-host, fresh from introducing The Villainess, to round up highlights from Horror Channel Frightfest 2017. Part 2 of 2 of their waffly versatile chit chat turns its attention to: Meatball Machine Kodoku, Mountain Fever, Freehold, Double Date, Leatherface, Ruin Me, Radius, Our Evil, Replace, Imitation Girl, Still/Born, Better Watch Out, Dead Shack and Alone Arrow Video Podcast is available at https://soundcloud.com/arrowvideopodcast and/or https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/arrow-video-podcast/id1257705874?mt=2 Tickets for Horror Channel Frightfest's Halloween 2017 are available at http://www.frightfest.co.uk/tickets.html Follow at @FrightFest This is a britflicks.com podcast Intro and Outro music is a combination of samples from three creative commons files : "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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Host Stuart Wright talks IMITATION GIRL with writer/director Natasha Kermani. Imitation Girl played at the HORROR CHANNEL FRIGHTFEST 24TH - 28TH AUGUST 2017. This podcast was recorded post-FF because host Stuart Wright loved the film so much. And will be available in the UK on all good VOD/streaming platforms in early 2018. Follow at @FrightFest This is a britflicks.com podcast Intro and Outro music is a combination of samples from three creative commons files : "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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We are Joined by Special Guest Tom Cannon to Review Our Frightfest Watches of 2017. We Cover Opening Night World Premieres of Cult of Chucky & Death Note, It Stains The Sands Red, Killing Ground, Replace, Double Date, Mayhem, Imitation Girl, The Villainess & Short Film Showcase 2 (Man In The Moon, Event Horizon, Feeding Time, Mayflower, Real Gods Require Blood, Nimmer & Bloodshed.) Including Popping A Frightfest Cherry, Jennifer Tilly, Growing Up In 90's Manchester, Halloween, Drunk Actors, The Argos Catalogue, Tobe Hooper, Don Mancini, The Dollhouse, Hannah From S Club 7, Anime, Some Beautiful Swearing, CGI Faces, Deadly Games of Cat and Mouse and a Few Too Many Tipples. Kills On Point...   Timestamps: Cult of Chucky: 10:15 - 21:27 Death Note, Killing Ground: 21:27 - 36:30 Short Film Showcase 2, Replace: 36:30 - 52:28 Double Date, Mayhem: 52:28 - 1:04:46 Imitation Girl, The Villainess: 1:04:46 - 1:16:31

Donnie Darko - the first true cult classic of the Millennium - is the main film of discussion in the fourth edition of the Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan. Hosts Sam Ashurst and Dan Martin also recommend similar-themed films such as PAPRIKA, THE GHOUL, THE NAVIGATOR and IMITATION GIRL, plus other films they have screened over the past couple of weeks, including THE SWIMMER, THE BELKO EXPERIMENT, THE EVIL WITHIN, SHIN GODZILLA and THE TODD KILLINGS.

Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt First Feature Series episode 23. Today we have writer/director Natasha Kermani. We have a fabulous conversation about the sensory experience of her film Imitation Girl, island hopping through the stages of filmmaking, and a special announcement to your ego,”Grow up, you BABY!” “It’s not enough to just make a great film, you have to really go the whole way through. And especially today, when you not making a studio picture, you have to have a mind for it. You have to have a mind for every step of the business because no one’s gonna hold your hand, like everybody just could not care less about whether or not your film gets to where you want it to.” Natasha Kermani is a Brooklyn based writer and director, and co-founder of independent production company, Illium Pictures. Her credits includes feature films Imitation Girl, starring Lauren Ashley Carter, and Shattered, starring veteran actor Ray Wise. Short form work includes Lewis Black’s The Mentors (for which she won Best Director at the NYC Web Fest), the LAIFF award-winning comedy Pole, starring Stefanie Woodburn, and commercial work for clients including Microsoft, Nike, Redken, Vision Research, Pepsi, Bud Lite and Open Road Integrated Media. A graduate of NYU’s Film & Television Program, Natasha has spoken at the Chesapeake Film Festival’s Women in Film event, and is a regular panelist at NYU’s Production Lab, Reel Talk. Outside film and television, Natasha is an enthusiastic member of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Community Orchestra, whose profits go towards fostering music programs in underserved area schools. Natasha’s Iranian-American heritage, her interest in the female identity, and her love of music all converge in her work, a lyrical exploration of how we, and others, define ourselves. Website Production Company: Illium Pictures Imitation Girl Imitation Girl Trailer Press: Cinequest Facebook: Natasha Kermani Illium Pictures Twitter: @NatashaKermani @illiumpictures Instagram: @natakerm @illiumpictures