What’s the worst that might occur making a film for the primary time? In “My First Film,” Zia Anger‘s directorial debut, it’s any variety of “firsts” and the fears that include them. Oh, and an sudden being pregnant; that’s a simple method for issues to spiral uncontrolled.
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Contemporary off its world premiere at CPH:DOX earlier this 12 months, Anger’s debut stars Odessa Younger as Vita, who units out to make her first film with a crew of mates, funded by crowdsourcing. However in fact nothing goes based on plan behind the scenes, as “My First Film” blurs the road between characteristic and documentary to discover filmmaking as an artwork, an aggravation, and a therapeutic device. And wager that this one is a super-personal endeavor, with Anger taking inspiration from her solo efficiency piece of the identical title.
Right here’s an official trailer for “My First Film,” courtesy of MUBI:
A younger filmmaker, Vita, revisits her first chaotic try at filmmaking 15 years prior. Taking pictures a semi-autobiographical movie starring her good friend Dina, Vita’s keen however inexperienced strategy causes the manufacturing to spiral into chaos, resulting in important disruptions and a near-fatal accident.
“My First Film” additionally stars Devon Ross, Cole Doman, Jane Wickline, Philip Ettinger, Eamon Farren, Eleanore Hendricks, and Sage Ftacek.
Together with directing, Anger additionally co-writes “My First Film” with Billy Feldman. Tyler Shung and Riel Roch-Decter produce the movie, with authentic music by Fragrance Genius.
After its restricted theatrical run on August 30, “My First Film” streams solely on MUBI on September 6. Watch a trailer for Anger’s debut beneath.
