EP. 1529: Actor/Writer Ashna Sharan & Director Kelly Lynn Warren (SHAME)
Shame, 5min., USA
Directed by Kelly Lynn Warren
When a woman is sexually assaulted by a mutual friend the night before, her confrontation with her best friend leads to tragic consequences.
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Get to know actor/writer/produer Ashna Sharan:
What motivated you to make this film?
I was a peer counselor in college and know of people in my life who have been sexually assaulted. I wanted to raise awareness of the issue and show it from the perspective of two friends instead of focusing on the assailant. The ultimate goal of Shame was to take it to universities and spark dialogue among students.
From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
9 months
How would you describe your film in two words!?
must-see, impactful
What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
One of our actors had an emergency and had to back out of filming on Day 1, so I had to recast the same night because we were shooting the next day. Our actor, Sophia Cofino, stepped in and nailed the part.
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