Alan Scott Neal is a Virginia native, who’s worked for many years in casting. His first directorial feature “Last Straw” is now on AMC and Shudder. Our discussion includes:

– How has work in casting affected his work as a director

– Consulting experts on the opening crime scene

– Shooting in the diner, which was floated up the river to New York

– The lighting challenges with so much glass

– Why all of the characters are surly

– Working with a neurodivergent actor

– Using vintage masks

– Making a dead possum

– How the movie got on Shudder

– A cool casting story

LINKS

Last Straw on AMC

Interview with Shoniqua Shandai (star of Harlem)