Exploring the Fantastical World of 'Chaser' with Daniel Rohmer

In this exciting episode, Frank sits down with Daniel Rohmer, the talented director, writer, and creator of the thrilling series Chaser. They dive into the unique premise of Chaser, which follows a video editor who gains the ability to re-edit the last 24 hours of his life, creating unexpected ripple effects. Daniel shares insights into the creative process behind the series, the challenges of directing, and the intricate art of editing. With themes of perfection, human imperfection, and embracing collaboration, this episode offers a deep look at both the series and the behind-the-scenes efforts that brought it to life.

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00 – Introduction and welcome to Daniel Rohmer
• 00:25 – What Chaser is all about: A video editor who can re-edit the last 24 hours
• 01:12 – Balancing sci-fi and horror elements in the show
• 02:45 – Daniel’s inspiration for making a film editor the protagonist
• 03:03 – The solitary nature of editing and its impact on creativity
• 05:52 – The unseen power of editors in storytelling
• 09:00 – The collaborative process with lead actor Russ Russo
• 12:04 – Themes of perfection and embracing human flaws in Chaser
• 16:08 – Working with Amazon Prime for Chaser’s distribution
• 17:35 – Potential future seasons of Chaser and what’s next for Daniel

Key Takeaways:

• Chaser explores the power of a video editor to re-edit the last day of his life, leading to unforeseen consequences.
• The show balances sci-fi and horror elements while remaining grounded in realistic character development.
• Daniel Rohmer’s experience as an editor influenced the story, drawing on the often solitary nature of editing and the control editors have over a film’s final tone.
• Collaboration is key in filmmaking, and Daniel credits his cast, especially lead actor Russ Russo, for bringing depth and nuance to the project.
• The main theme of Chaser is the acceptance of human imperfection, a message Daniel admits he also struggles to live by daily.

Quotes:

• “Chaser is about a video editor who can re-edit the last day, but soon the world starts going haywire.” – Daniel Rohmer
• “As an editor, you know more about the actors than they even know about themselves.” – Daniel Rohmer
• “Film is such a collaborative art form. You hire people and trust them to do their job, and that’s what makes the final product great.” – Daniel Rohmer
• “The theme of the series is to embrace your imperfections because that’s what makes us human.” – Daniel Rohmer

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Links and Resources:

• Watch Chaser on Amazon Prime

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