Matthew Toffolo interviewed Tamara Cook, a writer-director from Australia, about her short film "Savannah's Curse." The film, set in a future where resources are limited for the elite, features retro 70s art direction and explores themes of power, abuse, and social cycles that repeat throughout history. Tamara discussed her transition from theater to filmmaking in 2021, sharing insights about her learning process across three films and the challenges of working with small crews in Western Australia. She revealed that her father, who had never acted before, played the central character based on Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, and Hugh Hefner, while the rest of the cast were former students. The film has been well-received on the festival circuit and will be shown in Austin, Texas, Italy, and LA, with Tamara expressing surprise at the positive response despite concerns about potentially controversial content.

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