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
3.53-Filmmaker Interview with Jake Wachtel
In today's episode, I interview Jake Wachtel, whose film "The Sentry" recently screened at SXSW London, Raindance, and the Palm Springs International ShortFest.
Listen to hear about the idea for the film that came from wanting to get to know one of the anonymous henchmen from an action film like James Bond, the challenges of filming in the former residence of a king, and how visual effects and sound combined to create a ghostly character.
Books mentioned in this episode include:
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
- The Overstory by Richard Power
- Playground by Richard Power
Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:
- "The Sentry" directed by Jake Wachtel
- Karmalink directed by Jake Wachtel
- After Yang directed by Kogonada
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel Gondry
- Bicycle Thieves directed by Vittorio De Sica
- Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg
- The Jungle Book directed by Wolfgang Reitherman
- "Cattywampus" directed by Jono Chanin (trailer)
Listen to "Love You Only" by Ros Sereysothea whose music is featured in the film.
Follow Jake on Instagram @jakewachtel.director and the film @thesentryfilm.