E27 • Navigating Cultural Sensitivity Through Magical Realism • JASON JACOBS & DEVON DELMAR, dirs. of ‘Carissa’, Best Film Nom at the Venice Film Festival

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Today’s episode features Devon Delmar, Jason Jacobs, and their feature film, “Carissa”, which just enjoyed its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and was nominated for the Venice Horizon’s Award for Best Film. They are also joined by Producer Deidré Jantjies. Past inspirations include Benh Zeitlin’s ’Beasts of the Southern Wild’.

The conversation delves into themes of community, cultural representation, and the challenges of storytelling on a tight budget. The filmmakers discuss their collaboration and process of crafting character arcs that reflect relatable struggles, all while navigating the complexities of cultural sensitivity. They reflect on the impact of their choices and the significance of casting non-actors to enhance realism.

The discussion also touches on their unique editing process, the emotional connections that drive their storytelling, and how magical realism allows for deeper exploration of themes.
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1. E27 • Navigating Cultural Sensitivity Through Magical Realism • JASON JACOBS & DEVON DELMAR, dirs. of ‘Carissa’, Best Film Nom at the Venice Film Festival (00:00:00)

2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:01)

3. Introducing Filmmakers Devon Delmar & Jason Jacobs, dirs. of 'Carissa' at Biennale (00:00:19)

4. Producer Deidré Jantjies + The Collaboration Behind 'Carissa' (00:01:30)

5. Exploring Magical Realism and Community (00:03:15)

6. 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' dir. by Benh Zeitlin (00:07:32)

7. Character Development and Narrative Choices (00:09:50)

8. The Impact of Budget on Storytelling (00:12:21)

9. Casting Non-Actors and Authenticity (00:14:17)

10. Navigating Cultural Sensitivity in Storytelling + Leaning into the Uncomfortable (00:16:59)

11. Production Highlights and Challenges of 'Carissa' (00:22:12)

12. Choosing What Kind of Film You Really Want to Make - Do it for Grandma (00:24:16)

13. Editing and Collaboration in Post-Production (00:27:00)