Filmmakers "Steal Away" | Clement Virgo & Tamara Faith Berger | TIFF

About this episode

Chonacas interviews director Clement Virgo and writer Tamara Faith Berger about their film 'Steal Away' and the filmmaking process.

Join me on She's All Over The Place as I sit down with director Clement Virgo and writer Tamara Faith Berger to explore the making of the psychological thriller "Steal Away" , which premiered at TIFF. We dive into the film's lush, intense world of teen drama, desire, and power, adapted from the non-fiction book Steal Away Home . Hear insights into the creative process, casting decisions with Angourie Rice and Mallori Johnson , and how the film illuminates untold histories of female power and systemic cruelty. If you're a filmmaker, actor, or creative, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at directing, writing, and adapting a story for the screen, while navigating film festivals like TIFF. Key Topics: psychological thriller filmmaking, adaptation from book to screen, creative collaboration, casting teen leads, festival insights, storytelling for social impact. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share! https://www.chonacas.com/links/

People in this episode

Host: Chonacas

Guests: Clement Virgo, Tamara Faith Berger

Topics covered

• psychological thriller filmmaking
• adaptation from book to screen
• creative collaboration
• casting teen leads
• festival insights
• storytelling for social impact

Keywords

• filmmaking
• psychological thriller
• TIFF
• adaptation
• female power
• casting
• teen drama

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TIFF

Books & works: Steal Away, Steal Away Home

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