While countless films have delved into filmmaking, viewing it through the unique lens of a location scout (played by Mimi Davila) we get a completely new twist on what we take away from the experience. In her feature debut, Paula González-Nasser draws from a world she might have witnessed firsthand for a text that goes beyond the search for physical spaces — The Scout appears to delve into the universal quest for belonging and finding one’s place in the world. I had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Martin Brown of 5th Floor Pictures, the producer of the film. Brown, who previously directed his own feature (Free Time, 2023—with Paula González-Nasser serving as producer), teamed up with her once again for this day-in-the-life portrait shot in New York City. Here is that conversation:
While the eco-system remains inherently delicate, the American micro indie film scene thrives, and IONCINEMA.com will highlight this vitality in our comprehensive interview series. We will trace the journey of films through in-depth conversations with the filmmakers and producers responsible for their creation, focusing on the nine projects chosen for the 2024 U.S. in Progress, a part of the American Film Fest in Wrocław. Among the class of ’24 we find Baby Love directed by Joseph Marconi, Bunnylovr directed by Katarina Zhu, By Design directed by Amanda Kramer, Erupcja directed by Pete Ohs, Figments of Freedom directed by Mark Webber, Lockjaw directed by Sabrina Greco, Lucas and Iris directed by Keith Miller, The Scout directed by Paula González-Nasser and Under the Lights directed by Miles Levin.
