Bonus episode: Interview with Pierce Kafka

Hi all! I have a special episode of Dark and Twisted Alleys for you today. As chance would have it, I received word through a publicist of a feature film made without spending a significant amount of money. That film is Contradiction, which was written and directed by Pierce Kafka, as I mentioned here (where you can see us on YouTube), and as it turns out, it’s not only a no-budget film, but it’s … well, hard to define. But it does give off a definite neo-noir vibe! And so, I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to talk with the fellow that pulled off this amazing feat. I think it’s called digging in and doing what needs done, no matter what. And on that note, here’s the interview: Pierce (00:11): Thank you for having me. Debbi (00:12): Oh, it’s my pleasure. Believe me, it is my pleasure to do this. It’s so nice to talk to a filmmaker and a first time filmmaker, I take it. Pierce (00:24): Yes. Debbi (00:25): So, I myself am also a first time filmmaker. Pierce (00:28): Oh. Debbi (00:29): It’s weird. The story is weird. I won’t belabor you with the story, but– Pierce (00:35): Well, I’d love to hear about what stage you’re at and how you’re feeling. Debbi (00:39): Feeling good actually, all things considered. I’m now making a second movie. I’m getting the crew together for that. We need to have a production meeting. I’ve already done one reading with the cast. I just enjoy it so much just connecting with other people and doing this. Do you have that same kind of feeling? Pierce (01:04): Yeah, I do. And it’s extra interesting that you are such a creator and a writer, but you’re also talking to other creators and writers. And how does that relationship or how does that in your creative process work? Debbi (01:20): I find it just really helps me. It helps me to know that t