Trying to tell an authentic, raw and honest story without making it therapy. Separating myself enough to have perspective while putting myself in the emotional hot seat so that I could make this thing real. Asking for help. Delegating responsibility. Standing up for myself. Fighting the impulse to be sweet and likeable 24/7. Being open to all ideas, but staying true to the spine of the story. Knowing when to let go and when to hold on and fight like hell. Getting out of my own way. Shall I go on?
Trying to tell an authentic, raw and honest story without making it therapy. Separating myself enough to have perspective while putting myself in the… - Jessie Kahnweiler
Trying to tell an authentic, raw and honest story without making it therapy. Separating myself enough to have perspective while putting myself in the…
- Jessie Kahnweiler
Do not take the creative process personally. At every stage, you are going to feel like it's all falling apart, like the golden egg of truth in your … - Jessie Kahnweiler
Do not take the creative process personally. At every stage, you are going to feel like it's all falling apart, like the golden egg of truth in your …
But being honest in my work and life has kind of set me free. I'm so much more than my pain. Oh my god, I sound like my therapist! Call her, she can … - Jessie Kahnweiler
But being honest in my work and life has kind of set me free. I'm so much more than my pain. Oh my god, I sound like my therapist! Call her, she can …
It seemed impossible to make an appealing show about bulimia. I mean, it's my story, and even I don't wanna watch that. Plus, everybody told me not t… - Jessie Kahnweiler
It seemed impossible to make an appealing show about bulimia. I mean, it's my story, and even I don't wanna watch that. Plus, everybody told me not t…
I want them [people] to feel open and comfortable to share the messy, dirty, shameful parts of themselves. Those are the parts I wanna see. And that … - Jessie Kahnweiler
I want them [people] to feel open and comfortable to share the messy, dirty, shameful parts of themselves. Those are the parts I wanna see. And that …
Because I make films about eating disorders and sexual assault, people always come up to me and are like, "Are you okay?" like I'm a broken-down shel… - Jessie Kahnweiler
Because I make films about eating disorders and sexual assault, people always come up to me and are like, "Are you okay?" like I'm a broken-down shel…
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