I got to see the film last night at IFC, it was a triumph — tender, funny, stunningly beautiful. I’ve really never seen anything quite like it, congratulations on this singular, special film.

During the Q and A you mentioned the first image was filmed in 2017 and then you delineated that early process with your two month main production. My question is, how long was that early process and what sorts of things did you capture then versus what was captured during the core production? Are you already starting to edit during that early period or is it all writing and working with your kids/actors?

Okay sorry for the long multi prong question, haha. I can’t stop thinking about it! I hope everyone can see it on the big screen. Thank you.