Haroula Rose on Family Dynamics & Filmmaking | All Happy Families Director Interview

In this episode of the Minded Podcast, filmmaker and musician Haroula Rose sits down with Yuri Xavier to discuss her new film All Happy Families. Haroula opens up about the creative process behind the film, working with a talented cast, and how her experiences during the pandemic shaped her storytelling. From dealing with critical feedback to balancing her music and film career, this in-depth interview explores Haroula's artistic journey and vision. Don't miss this candid conversation about filmmaking, family dynamics, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of independent filmmaking in 2024! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Haroula Rose on critical reception and confidence 02:15 - Challenges with Once Upon a River during the pandemic 03:48 - The inspiration behind All Happy Families 05:03 - Writing the script with Coburn Goss 10:43 - Casting process and working with Rob Huebel and Josh Radnor 14:28 - Haroula Rose's "90-minute film rule" 20:52 - How Haroula has evolved as a filmmaker 25:04 - Instinct and decision-making as a director 29:58 - Balancing music and filmmaking 32:47 - Growing up bicultural in Chicago 38:02 - Women in filmmaking and Haroula's perspective on the industry 45:12 - Final thoughts and Haroula’s next projects 🎙️ Minded Podcast 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Connect with Us: Website: https://www.mindedpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindedpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/yuriaxavier