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Your new movie Static
Cling - in a few words, what's it about?
While attempting a love connection, an obnoxious guy gets trapped inside his own
coat at a laundromat.
Basic
question, why a laundromat? And is your movie in any way based on personal
laundromat adventures or observations?
Yes, I really did get trapped in my own coat at a laundromat. While trying to
remove it, the zipper became stuck. My efforts to free myself only made
things worse, leaving my arms caught inside as if in a straitjacket. I had
no choice but to seek help from fellow patrons—some concerned, most
amused—but every attempt failed.
In addition to this real event, a laundromat is one of those unique public
places where strangers gather and interact freely. So it made sense to me
story-wise as well. (Other) sources
of inspiration when writing Static
Cling? While
I was struggling with my coat, a strange bearded man in the laundromat
stood transfixed, staring into a vending machine for a surreal amount of
time, apparently oblivious to my chaos. This inspired Timothy J. Cox’s
character Vic Vending [Timothy J.
Cox interview - click here]. Do talk about Static
Cling's approach to comedy! I
wanted Static
Cling to feel like a live-action slapstick
cartoon—fast-paced and action-oriented, with likable characters and
plenty of dry humor as well.
A few words about
your overall directorial approach to your story at hand? In
directing this story, I focused on orchestrating the dynamic action within
the laundromat, which involved 22 actors over three evenings. Extensive
pre-production with maps, diagrams, and storyboarding was key to managing
the complexity. I used a progression from static shots to handheld, and
then to Steadicam to reflect the story’s flow. I also aimed for bright,
colorful visuals to contrast with the typical no-frills laundromat look,
hoping to enhance the film’s lively, slapstick cartoon feel. What
can you tell us about Static
Cling's cast, and why exactly these people? Several
actors from my last film Life on
Pause were cast because of their
proven chemistry and performance. BJ Gruber (Kyle) and Jackie McCarthy
(Sally) had worked well together before, and BJ’s fitness experience
suited the physical demands of his role. Other actors were chosen based on
their great performances in productions by a frequent collaborator, Nora
K.
You
of course also have to talk about your movie's location, and what was it
like filming there?
The laundromat itself is almost a character in the film. We found the perfect
spot in Brooklyn, NY, with enough space for all our needs. Filming took
place over three consecutive nights from 10 pm to 6 am. Despite the crazy
hours and the temperature being on the chilly side, it worked out
perfectly! Do talk about the shoot as such, and
the on-set atmosphere! The
on-set atmosphere was wonderful. Many cast and crew members already knew
each other, and several new friendships formed. Everyone stayed positive
throughout the late-night shoots, and this vibe is reflected in the film.
The $64-question of course, where
can Static Cling be
seen?
The film is currently being submitted to festivals. Screening details will be
posted on the Instagram and Facebook pages @StaticClingFilm. I’m also
exploring indie streaming platforms. Interested viewers can request a link
via our social media pages. Anything you can tell us about audience and
critical reception of Static
Cling?
So far, only cast, crew, a few interested colleagues and reviewers (such as
yourself) have seen the film, but the response has been overwhelmingly
positive. Any future projects you'd like to share?
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I’m working on a feature-length version of Life on
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a Czech/American co-production. Your/your
movie's website, social media, whatever else? Follow StaticClingFilm on Instagram and Facebook. Anything
else you're dying to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask? Thanks
so much for reviewing the film and chatting with me about it! Thanks
for the interview!
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