4.64-Filmmaker Interview with Matt Kennard

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Matt Kennard, director of the short film "Before You Go," which tells the story of a young man who visits a loved one in the hospital to say his final goodbyes.Listen to hear about Matt's thoughts on what seems like a rise in films set in hospitals, how he found his incredible lead actor, and the role that sound plays throughout the film. Books mentioned in this episode include:A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThe Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade by Andrew FeinsteinFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:“Before You Go” directed by Matt Kennard"Life Goes On" directed by Kat Butterfield and Daniel AudrittThe Gathering (series)"Hymn of Hate" directed by Matt KennardStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back directed by Irvin KershnerApocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford CoppolaInside Out directed by Pete DocterStand By Me directed by Rob ReinerThe Thin Red Line directed by Terrence MalickIn Bruges directed by Martin McDonaghPetite Maman directed by Céline SciammaFerris Bueller's Day Off directed by John HughesThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri directed by Martin McDonaghHome Alone directed by Chris ColumbusThe Muppet Christmas Carol directed by Brian HensonFollow the film on Instagram @beforeyougofilm and Matt @kennardmatt.Support the show