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December 29, 2024 77 mins

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In this Episode: Intersectionality, art and perseverance with Goran Stolevski:    In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' filmmaker Goran Stolevski, discusses the perks of his migrant experience on storytelling. We explore his acclaimed works including 'Of An Age' and 'Housekeeping for Beginners,' and the value of seeing your experience of life represented on film, navigating socio-economic challenges in the creative industry, and staying true to artistic vision over financial gain. This discussion highlights the nuanced perspectives and invaluable lessons learned from a life lived outside the realms of privilege.   00:00 Introduction to Not A Rich Kid Podcast 00:33 Meet Goran Stolevski: A Filmmaker's Journey 00:57 Goran's Filmography and Achievements 02:18 Technical Issues and Recap 03:24 Goran's Background and Early Life 04:40 Goran's Film School Experience 07:39 The Struggles and Realisations of a Filmmaker 18:36 Representation and Impact of Of An Age 28:09 Challenges in Casting and Socioeconomic Barriers 39:22 The Journey to Filmmaking 40:00 First Funded Film Experience 41:47 Challenges and Triumphs in Filmmaking 45:07 Interpreting Career and Its Impact 50:49 Navigating the Creative Industry 01:01:57 Balancing Art and Money 01:09:26 Reflections on Art and Life 01:16:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Also discussed: 

The Dardenne Brothers - Rosetta  Virginia Woolf  Alice Munro  Clueless  Béla Tarr -Sátántangó The Golden Girls 

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The Not a Rich Kid Team: 

  • Kath Dolheguy 
  • Frankie Kanatas
  • Sarah Ryan-Linstrom 

Post audio - Mike Tillbrook 

Theme song: 

‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson. 

Not a Rich Kid would not be possible without the support of:  

  • Creative Victoria who provided funding for the first season. 
  • VCA who provided studio space 
 
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