It’s something we all want: infinite love and trust in the people we work with. The specialness of that kind of rare and precious collaborative energy undoubtedly shows up on the screen. So what’s the key to finding that? Josh Mond says simply, “Love.”
In case you didn’t know, Borderline Films is a production company comprised of some of the best American independent filmmakers working today, including Antonio Campos (Afterschool, Simon Killer) and Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene). Founded in 2003, it’s been a long journey for Josh Mond, a heavy-lifting producer on the Borderline crew, to rotate into the director’s chair and make his first film. James White is the story of a self-destructive New Yorker dealing with tumult in his family and a complicated mother-son relationship. We caught up with Josh in Park City last month to discuss his film, working with his friends and coming to terms with the often long and arduous process of creating.
To get an idea of the people and the project, check out their successful Kickstarter campaign video: