Cabin Fever: Nora Kirkpatrick on exploring relationships in 'A Tree Fell in the Woods'

Nora Kirkpatrick has burst onto the scene with her debut feature 'A Tree Fell in the Woods', and she joins us for a delightful deep dive into her creative process. With a cast that reads like a who's who of talent—Alexandra Daddario, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad, and Ashley Park—Kirkpatrick explores her desire to present multiple perspectives on a singular event, ensuring no character becomes the "bad guy".Nora reflects on the painstaking yet exhilarating journey of bringing her vision to life, comparing it to rock climbing—setting seemingly unreachable goals and figuring out how to scale those heights. Our conversation reveals the myriad challenges of indie filmmaking, from securing financing to assembling a dream cast, while exploring the film's thematic core: how a single event—a tree falling on New Year's Eve—unleashes a cascade of changes in everyone's lives.

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We Need to Talk About Oscar offers in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. Although inspired by 'Oscar-worthy' titles, our conversations extend to buzzy projects and TV shows, exploring both the technical aspects of filmmaking and the personal stories behind them.