"It was just a mood. It was one of the greatest expressions of how I feel far too often and while that feeling is often very scary, very frightening, to be able to express that feeling, to know that other people feel this feeling, that's extremely powerful."

Show Notes

In this podcast episode, Austin Lugo, the creator of the upcoming feature film "Sylvia," talks about his inspiration for the film and his research process. He explains that he wanted to create an experience that accurately represents the emotions and experiences of those who face mental health challenges, rather than a traditional biopic of Sylvia Plath. Lugo discusses his approach to creating the film, which will focus on seven conversations that Plath had throughout her life. He also delves into the complicated relationship between Plath and her mother and expresses his excitement for the project, which is set to be released in 2026.

Mentions

Tools/Resources:

Patreon: 00:00:16

Antlers music: 00:01:49

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath: 00:02:39

"Red Comet" by Heather Clark: 00:05:14

Journals of Sylvia Plath: 00:05:14

Biography on Ted Hughes: 00:05:14

Topics:

Newspapers: 00:13:31

Emergency room: 00:13:33

Asylum: 00:13:35

Falcon Yard (book): 00:13:40

Ted Hughes' work: 00:13:41

Aurelia Plath (Sylvia Plath's mother): 00:14:31, 00:15:20

The Bell Jar (book): 00:15:15

Professional help: 00:16:49

Film production process: 00:16:56