Interview - Jessica Sherif On Chatter

We spoke with writer and director Jessica Sherif about her new short film, Chatter. It's about two people that meet and and walk through NYC as their inner monologues interact. We discuss the experience of being multicultural, how New York City is a film genre, uncommon ice cream habits and how to work with the voices that limit and encourage our creativity. 

Learn more about Chatter and check out Jessica’s work

Jessica Sherif is a filmmaker drawn to the messy, funny, and profound ways identity and culture shape how we move through the world. Her documentary work has streamed globally on Netflix, Hulu, CBC Gem, and A&E, while her narrative shorts have screened at dozens of festivals, earning awards at Hollyshorts and Tallgrass. Jessica splits her time between New York and wherever her passports take her.

This interview is part of a series we are doing to highlight the creative voices behind the films selected for the 30th Stony Brook Film Festival.

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