Podcast EP. 1874: Filmmaker/Writer John Franklin Stevens (O'Bitch-Uary)
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Matthew Toffolo interviews John Franklin Stevens about his short film "Obituary," a 14-minute dark comedy about a funeral service that descends into chaos, which he directed and wrote. John, who is also the founder of Act With Purpose International and works with the Act on Ability Foundation, collaborated with acting students from his school to create the film, which was well-received at the Comedy Festival. The film features an ensemble cast including child actors, was shot in a church during Orthodox Easter, and focuses on how different people have varying perspectives of the same person, highlighting the human ego and the importance of genuine con—-
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Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.h child actors, and the film's diverse cast. He also mentioned his upcoming projects including "A Matter of Principles" and "Now You See Mia," which stars members of the Mulroney family, and noted that audiences have suggested developing "Obituary" into either a series or feature film.
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