Below is part one of a Q+A with Searching for Isabelle writer/director Stephanie Jeter. You can read part one here. Q: How does Searching for Isabelle fit into your own creative and professional goals? A: I’ve been working as a crew member on movies and TV shows for nine years now. I’ve had great experiences and have learned a lot, but I...
[9 days before Isabelle disappeared] ISABELLE (3:45PM): HE ASKED ME OUT! RENÉE (3:47PM): WHO!??! ISABELLE (3:47PM): Tyler! RENÉE (3:49PM): Guy from class? ISABELLE (3:50PM): Yes. RENÉE (3:52PM): Awww, isn’t that sweet. When are you guys going out? ISABELLE (3:53PM): After the mid-terms. So, like, a week or so. RENÉE (3:55PM): Nice. Wanna double, just in case he turns out to be skeevy? ISABELLE (3:57PM): Hmm…maybe. I don’t get that...
[16 days before Isabelle disappeared] ISABELLE (6:05PM): Ugh, Blood-Dripping Rare Steak Guy just walked in. I wish you were here to deal with him. RENÉE (6:12PM): God that guy is gross. Good luck! ISABELLE (6:14PM): You’re always good with him. What’s your secret? RENÉE (6:16PM): Smile and nod. Don’t open the door for conversation. ISABELLE (6:19PM): So…basically treat him like every other customer? RENÉE (6:25PM): Essentially,...
Dan Haberkorn is an artist and creator of the Searching for Isabelle graphic designs Q: How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A: I came across Searching for Isabelle through producer Marianne Greco's husband, Sam. He indicated that the team were looking for someone to flesh out some design ideas and I was looking to expand my professional network. Q: Talk...
Tim Maupin is a talented Chicago-based filmmaker. He lent his cinematography skills to our promotional material. Read his Q+A below to learn more about his work. Q: How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A: I got involved through an introduction to Stephanie by a mutual friend. After doing my own Kickstarter campaign, I was able to impart some tips...
Chicago-based graphic artist and burgeoning actor Tessa Gillett on rekindling an old flame Q: How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A: I got involved with Searching for Isabelle by way of the wonderful, [production manager] Denayja Reese. She told me about the project and I was immediately interested. I'm naturally drawn to big themes. Searching for Isabelle does not...
Below is an interview with Searching for Isabelle producer Derek McPhatter Q: How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A: I met Stephanie via my partner, Aymar Jean Christian of OpenTV. They connected a few years ago as they run in overlapping creative circles – diverse filmmakers and whatnot, you know. I relocated to Chicago in 2014 after spending some...
Spotlight on Leon Joshua Nunn: Entrepreneur and barber by day; dashing movie star by night. Q. How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A. A friend of mine (photographer Andrew Thomas Clifton) called me on my off day and asked me if I was interested in being a part of a short film. I immediately said sign me up. Q. Did...
This is a Q+A with coriama couture, a Chicago-based performer, world traveler, and ABCS educator. What is ABCS? Read below to find out! Q: How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A: My friend, Xavier, told me about a friend of his, Denayja Reese [production manager], that saw my Instagram and thought I was the type of person that would...
Interview with Ajile Jean-Baptiste, Chicago-native and Dillard University freshman Q. How did you get involved with Searching for Isabelle? A. I met Stephanie through my mother, Aisha, who met her through her performance arts group. She asked if I wanted to shoot a few mother-daughter scenes and I said yes. Q. Did you have acting experience before performing for the pitch video? A. My...