I run a film podcast called One Good Take. Last week I published an interview with writer/director Ben Reid, focusing on his superlative short, Innoceence.
In this 30 minute session Ben reveals his inspirtion for the story, the thinking behind the twist and the steps he took to get the project funded and produced.
If you click on the link below, it'll take you to the podcast website where you can also find the link to his 20 minute film in the show notes. Enjoy the combo!
https://onegoodtake.buzzsprout.com/955171/8171127-episode-26-ben-reid-wr...
Thanks for sharing - I love the title of your podcast, btw!
Very interesting. My recently released feature, a comedy, has a twist and surprise ending that really no one can see coming. I have several thoughts of my own as to why that is. It's not like the ending is entirely outside the universe of possibilities and perhaps even hiding in plain sight. It's a subject worth exploring in depth. I'd certainly find it intriguing to have a conversation with other writers and directors about crafting a successful surprise ending, which would also be very beneficial to students and other aspiring writers and filmmakers.