Festival Interview: T.J. Sandella, Jad Adkins, & Jesse Howland

As promised, the final episode of festival month is our interview with three of the people responsible for bringing the inspiring independent film “Battersea” to life. T.J. Sandella & Jad Adkins wrote, directed, and produced the film together, it being the culmination of over ten years of writing and dreaming for the long-time friends. Battersea is their first feature film. Jesse Howland, who hails from our very own North Carolina, plays the male lead in the film - Les. He has been active in LA since he graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2016, appearing in both tv and film. 

A big shoutout to the RiverRun International Film Festival for bringing amazing films like this one to Winston Salem! 

To learn about both the film and those who made it, visit: 

https://www.tjsandella.com/battersea 

Chapters

• 1:43 T.J. & Jad’s Origins
• 9:05 Jesse’s Story
• 14:41 Battersea as a Play?
• 16:20 Sibling Dynamics - Les & Lou
• 18:36 Capturing the Fireside Scene
• 22:30 “Speaking of emotions” (Jesse’s acting process)
• 26:29 The Monologue
• 33:52 ”We weren’t looking for hired guns” (casting)
• 34:25 Working with Nancy
• 37:53 T.J. & Jad’s First Time
• 40:04 The Man in the Tree (Sound design)
• 41:34 The Denouement
• 45:36 Hopes and Dreams