The Art of The Interview

An interview is often essential to nonfiction filmmaking and journalism. When speaking to someone, the questions we ask can dramatically shape the conversation, and in turn, the outcome of the project. 

Here are some questions that we'll explore in addition to the traditional interview format:

     How do we communicate with each other in everyday life?
     How can conversation build community?
     How can we recognize our own biases?
     How do we justly facilitate and represent the words of others?
     How can communication be radical?
     How does documentation and testimony allow us to build a better world?

Presented by...

     Anahita Amirshahi is an Iranian-American multimedia artist, filmmaker, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the primary director, writer, cinematographer, editor and producer of her own work, which often explores the nuances of human experience. With a strong guerilla-style approach, she cultivates intimate, low-budget sets which challenge traditional genre + industry boundaries. Her films have been featured at multiple film festivals across the country and most recently, on independent online platforms.