Film making is a tough business, independent film making
doubly so. Alex Lykos’ ME & MY LEFT BRAIN tells the story of Arthur, a
struggling actor, also struggling with relationships, while being entirely distracted
by his inner critic, his left brain, which is personified in the film by Mal
Kennard.
During a restless night, Arthur’s insomnia amplifies his
regrets and insecurities, as he suffers while replaying times spent with his
fixation Helen (Chantelle Barry), attempting to decipher whether she is
legitimately interested in him or not.
Ably captured through the lens by Kent Marcus, and compiled
by Miriana Marusic, the film is a romantic comedy romp, reminiscent of works by
Woody Allen, not only reflected in the centrepiece of an anti-hero, but also by
the soundtrack, an original and impressive jazz score by Cezary Skubiszewski.
In the attached podcast, Alex goes beyond speaking about the
technicalities of film making, and delves into the struggle and elation of bringing
a story to the screen, wrestling with issues much like his Arthur does in the
film.
His candid responses reveal much about independent film
making in Australia, and about the balance required between creative vision and
financial reality.
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