EP 11 - Another Happy Day: Exploring Postpartum and Filmmaking with Nora Fiffer
“When I became a mother and the work deepened and changed, part of that was because if you're gonna spend the time on a project, it better be worth it. It better be important.”
~ Nora Fiffer
Nora Fiffer is a writer, director, actor, and producer based in Chicago and New Hampshire. In New Hampshire, Nora co-founded Firelight Theater Workshop, dedicated to creating innovative theater experiences. Nora is currently working on her debut feature film, Another Happy Day, planned to release in 2023.
In this episode, Kaitlin and Nora discussed how she has navigated postpartum and her relationship to motherhood, acting, filmmaking, money making, and her artistic practice. In addition, they explored how Nora’s postpartum experiences influenced the creation of her upcoming film, Another Happy Day (currently in production).
They also talked about:
Nora’s life before children, and how she navigated her transition into motherhood, given all she had to put on hold.
How Nora came to dig in so specifically on the postpartum experience and why it was so compelling to her in her creative journey.
Nora’s upcoming film, Another Happy Day and the inspiration behind it.
How our capitalist culture shapes the way that we view productivity, and how much of what we deem truly productive to us as caregivers goes unseen.
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More about Nora:
Website: http://www.norafiffer.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/norafiffer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nora.fiffer
Related resources:
Nora’s co-owned experimental Theater Company, the Firelight Theater Workshop: https://www.firelighttheatreworkshop.com/.
More about Eugene Park and Full Spectrum Features:https://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/about-us
Find out more about Nora’s upcoming film, Another Happy Day:https://www.anotherhappydayfilm.com/.
Nearly half of working moms take a career break: https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2020/03/nearly-half-of-working-moms-take-a-career-break.html
A Mother of an Industry: The Challenges Moms in Entertainment Face: https://cutaway.shift.io/a-mother-of-an-industry-the-challenges-moms-in-entertainment-face
Moms-in-Film Finds Parenting Solutions for Industry Workers With Long Hours: https://variety.com/2018/artisans/production/moms-in-film-helps-industry-parents-1202725725
More about the economics of being a primary caregiver in episode 1 with Sarah Chaves: https://www.postpartumproduction.com/episodes/01
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