Interview with Filmmaker Parker Alexander Meyers (AND-1139)

AND-1139 played to rave reviews at the April 2020 LGBT Feedback Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Parker Alexander Meyers: I really wanted to tell an emotional story that would show a different side of technology. We always see the negative sides of what could be, but I wanted to ask the audience the question of “is this a good alternative for someone who isn’t able to connect with other people in the future?” I also really wanted to present a male character in a emotionally vulnerable place, because I feel like that is something we don’t get to see a lot in movies, so I wanted people to see the vulnerability of men, in a realistic way.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short?

From original script all the way to finished…