Experiencing Interruptions?

Roommates

Lynn just lost her roommate. Carmen just flew into LA knowing she's going to land her audition. Can these two type A personalities who couldn't be more different learn to get along?

  • David Lane Diperstein
    Director
    Rink of Fire, Will to Live, Houseguest
  • David Lane Diperstein
    Writer
  • DaNae Martinez
    Writer
  • Alessia Bonacci
    Writer
  • Doug Heiar
    Writer
  • David Lane Diperstein
    Producer
  • Alessia Bonacci
    Producer
  • DaNae Martinez
    Producer
  • Alessia Bonacci
    Key Cast
    "Carmen"
  • DaNae Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Lynn"
  • Doug Neil
    Key Cast
  • Katee Rock
    Key Cast
    "Tracy"
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - David Lane Diperstein

I am a documentary and narrative director, producer, and editor based in New York City. I won a CINE Golden Eagle award for the roller derby documentary "Rink of Fire" and have worked on many films and television shows in production and post-production. My recent documentary "Birds? What Are They Good For?" has screened at festivals around the world and I am currently wrapping up post-production on my feature documentary "Get Me a Bag!" which takes place in the middle of the 2008 World Series riots.

I have produced and directed music videos and created many pieces of collateral for major global organizations. I am experienced in traveling and attending shoots in the U.S. and overseas, as well as managing timelines, teams, and budgets. My extensive experience in film and television production, along with my expertise in post-production, has allowed me to maintain composure in the high-pressure environments that often arise when developing exceptional content. I have demonstrated strong negotiation skills when dealing with executives and creative partners alike.

As an video engineer, I worked on productions for NBC, Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, ABC, HBO, MTV, and many other studios. Musical talent on projects that I have worked on include Jay-Z, Anderson .Paak, Shawn Mendes, John Mayer, Kyle Gass, Jon Bon Jovi, Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay, Muse, Justin Timberlake, Aaron Carter, Schoolly D, Migos, Eddie Money, and many others.

I am a low-vision filmmaker and brain surgery survivor.

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Director Statement

As a low-vision filmmaker who has learned to manage acute ADHD and other cognitive issues I wanted to make a film that provided insight into the minds of different kinds of people. How different their thoughts are and how their expressions manifest when interacting with other people.

My father had acute OCD which was a stark contrast from my ADHD. While we had a great relationship, our differing personalities created many hilarious moments that I look back on fondly. I wanted to create something with this film that takes a look at what would happen if two strangers were thrust into a circumstance where they suddenly had to manage their diametrically opposite personality - would they possibly like it or just kill each other?

I hope the hilarious circumstances of their meeting in a very unlikely moment makes you wonder about your own interactions with others and ask yourself "what would it look like to meet my opposite?"