The Oscar Project Podcast
A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.
The Oscar Project Podcast
2.41 Filmmaker Interview with Tom Potter
In today's episode, I interview Tom Potter, the director of the experimental short film "Lullaby for the Lost" which explores the memories of a man who is beginning to forget his mother. The film was a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Listen to hear some incredible thoughts on dreams and memories, some very manual tactics used to create the images on screen, and the blending of the music and sound of the film to create the soundscape.
Books mentioned in this episode include:
- Sculpting in Time: Tarkovsky The Great Russian Filmaker Discusses His Art by Andrey Tarkovsky
- The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Films mentioned in this episode include:
- "Lullaby for the Lost” directed by Tom Potter
- The Tree of Life directed by Terrence Malick
- Synecdoche, New York directed by Charlie Kaufman
- My Winnipeg directed by Guy Maddin
- Twin Peaks created by David Lynch
Follow Tom on Instagram @tompotterr_ and the film @lullabyforthelost.bfs.
"Lullaby for the Lost" screened at the Watersprite Film Festival and the Greenwich International Film Festival and is still waiting to hear back on a number of other festivals. Follow Tom and the film at the links above to learn about upcoming festival screenings as soon as they are announced.