Great Minds
Three neighbors each navigate a day of rituals and ruminations—until a tense encounter with a suspected car thief outside their apartment building brings their inner worlds together.
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Who made it
The Drama Bookstore, New York.
Three actors, filmmakers, and friends sat munching on late-afternoon pastries, learning that we each have personal connections to OCD. From there, we started to ask questions, and assemble a hive of great minds.
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Why we made it
As filmmakers, we are curious to explore diverse and nuanced manifestations of psychological disorders like OCD.
Through a series of vignettes, this film seeks to resonate with viewers, foster deeper conversations, and challenge stigma.
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How we made it
This film took 14 months to come to life.
After multiple script drafts and edits, crowdfunding, and pre-production, we assembled a dedicated creative team. Filming unfolded over 3.5 summer days in Brooklyn, New York, followed by post-production throughout the fall.