In this episode of Scene This, host Mike Ornelas interviews director Mehrnoush Alia about her debut feature film, 1001 Frames. The film, which premiered at AFI Fest, explores power dynamics in the audition process from a woman's perspective. Mehrnoush shares her inspiration, challenges faced during production in Iran, and the genre-blending nature of her film. The conversation delves into the psychological horror elements and the empowering message for women.
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Mehrnoush Alia and 1001 Frames
00:03:00 Inspiration and Personal Experiences
00:09:00 Filming Challenges in Iran
00:15:00 Genre-Blending and Cinematography
00:21:00 Empowering Women Through Film
00:27:00 The Film's Ending and Recommendations