Set in 2010 on the last day of school before summer, Darryl Foster’s directorial debut Hard To Reach sees a young man and his mentor share a cathartic experience they’ll never forget. Foster (who we saw in Oliver Goodrum’s Iniquity last year) tells the story of his two protagonists across a single day where their conflicting yet similar states of being reach boiling point. It’s a short that relies on its central performances and Foster’s background as an actor allows him to dive into and create fully-rounded, complex characters which combined with the talent of young actor Cory McClane allows the film’s central relationship to flourish in all its intricacies. Dn was fortunate enough to chat with Foster about Hard To Reach, which is currently amidst its festival run, about his experience making the film, from sourcing its budget through the BFI to balancing his...
- 9/14/2022
- by James Maitre
- Directors Notes
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