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A guitar class, a choir stand, and a daydream: that’s where our conversation with filmmaker Warren Mitchell begins—and it quickly unfolds into the raw, unvarnished story behind his debut feature, Aspire. Warren opens up about discovering his autism diagnosis, choosing transparency as a creative tool, and shaping a story about independence, work, and love in New Orleans that reflects reality without reducing it to a label.

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SHOW NOTES 🔗

00:00:00Meet Warren Mitchell

00:01:11Finding Film After Music

00:02:59Autism, Identity, And Openness

00:04:37Inside Aspire’s Story

00:06:08Building A Creative Community

00:07:28Communication Challenges On Set

00:08:38Warren’s Shorts And Style

00:12:10Craft, Emotion, And Autobiography

00:13:46Distribution And Where To Watch

00:14:21Writing To Premiere: The Timeline

00:16:36Influences And Genre Blending

00:17:59Misconceptions About Autism

00:19:29What’s Next: Festivals And A Zombie Comedy

00:21:00Behind The Scenes: Dropouts And Permits

00:23:09Rebuilding The Team And Financing

00:24:51Casting Breakthroughs And Inspiration

00:26:59Premiere, Dedication, And Support

00:28:59Closing And Socials

TRANSCRIPT 🔗

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Hi, my name is Warren Mitchell.
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I am an independent filmmaker, and my production company is Warren World Films.
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I have been making films for the past 15 years now.
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I have 22 short films to my credit, and I have recently made my first ever feature film, Aspire, which will be uh streaming for the first time on the Indie South channel.
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I have a…

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