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Filmmakers Behind 5 Oscar-Qualifying Shorts Discuss the Inspiration Behind Their Powerful Films

The Wrap
Story by Philiana Ng
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Oscar-contending filmmakers open up about the personal stories behind their powerful short films at a Wrap Screening Series event.
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  • Director Jub Clerc revealed his documentary 'Memoirs of a Drifter' was inspired by his own experiences being homeless and struggling with addiction as a youth in Australia.
  • Actress Alison Brie praised the team behind the live-action short 'Plastic Bag Store' for their innovative approach to highlighting crucial environmental issues through a whimsical, magical realist lens.
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Jub Clerc, Alison Brie, The Wrap Screening Series, Memoirs of a Drifter, Plastic Bag Store
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