5 Questions for Indie Filmmaker - David Michael Maurer MENDO'S CAROUSEL

Writer/Director David Michael Maurer's short film (12:55) will screen during FirstGlance Film Festival in Philadelphia - Sun. Oct. 8, 2023 5:30pm
Film Synopsis: This last year was a struggle and Liza finds herself at a breaking point. She drinks herself into an alcoholic fog and burgles a dry-cleaning business to “borrow” some cash, but before she can escape the scene of the crime, she passes out.
The next morning, Arthur finds her hungover in the back of his shop… again. He demands she leaves but Liza quickly realizes she’s misplaced her bag with the stolen money and begins a frantic search to cover up her secret. Little does she know that Arthur has some secrets of his own.
Mendo’s Carousel is a film about honesty with ourselves and others, the secrets that keep us shamefully disconnected and the truths that bring us closer together.
T&T: In a nutshell what was the main inspiration for Mendo's Carousel and/or the theme that is the heart of your film?
T&T: Tell us a bit about the music (Who did you work with? What did you want to convey? Or any other tidbits)
T&T: What’s been the most memorable response you’ve received thus far from anyone after seeing your film?
T&T: Give a quick shout out to your creative team and anyone who helped get your film from an idea to FirstGlance Film Festival:
T&T: Name 5 of your favorite films which influenced your desire to be a filmmaker?
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