Two-time Sundance winner Reid Davenport is in town with his new film LIFE AFTER. We were excited to book time with Reid and his producer Colleen Cassingham for a  sit-down with Keith at the Austin Film Society Cinema. Reid shares the story behind what drew him to telling this complex story about the issues attached to state sanctioned assisted suicide and talks about his early filmmaking days where questions of identity and politics shaped him as a filmmaker with a unique perspective. Both Reid and Colleen appear on-camera in LIFE AFTER and we dig into that process, their respective roles, and how their story (& they) changed along the way. This is a film supported by ITVS and airing this Fall on Independent Lens and so of course, the recent cuts to CPB are in the air—but it’s not all politics on this episode. We also dig into the filmmakers and films that inspired these two filmmakers and find plenty to laugh about together. Join us for a look at LIFE AFTER and life on the road with Reid Davenport and Colleen Cassingham.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

00:44 Setting the Scene: Austin Film Society Cinema

01:21 Introducing the Film 'Life After'

03:23 Challenges and Strategies in Film Distribution

06:27 Impact of Public Media Cuts

08:56 Exploring the Film's Themes and Personal Reflections

13:33 Production Process and Personal Insights

24:24 The Tension of Filmmaking

25:07 Exploring Disability in Film

25:45 Inspiration and Filmmaking Journey

31:15 The Role of Mentors

40:07 Practical Advice for Emerging Filmmakers

44:33 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude