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In The Calm With Emily Hall
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After wowing the critics with her breakout performance, Emily Hall guides us through the emotions and enjoyment of exploring the calmness of “Sunfish( (& Other Stories on Green Lake)”. In the film’s closing story, Resident Bird, which focuses on sisterhood and growth, she shares a distinctive perspective of how nostalgia flows through the narrative. Hall closes this summer season with grace and gets viewers excited for her future.
Was there an element of calmness that you enjoyed from telling this story?
Yes, there was definitely an element of calmness. The story itself feels like a beautiful ode to community, place, and change. For me personally, my storyline centered so much on the bond and love I have for my little sister in the film, which I think naturally brings a sense of calmness. Tenley Kellogg, who plays Blue, and I spent about 3 months hanging out pre-filming, which really made the story just feel so lived in and easy.
What would you deem the biggest connection is between the four stories?
The biggest visual anchor is the lake itself. It holds together four very different stories, each with characters at such distinct stages of their lives.
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What makes “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” different from other anthology films?
Unlike most anthology films, where one story tends to stand out, Sierra Falconer wove these together in such a subtle, connected way that you almost feel like you’re quietly spying on people’s lives for a moment in time.
What do you find the most notable about the character Robin?
For me, Robin stood out as incredibly caring and courageous. She stepped into a caregiver role at a young age and never made her sister feel burdened by it. Her choice to leave, knowing it would hurt her sister but also allow both of them to grow, is a deeply brave one.
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What aspect of Robin’s story, or the story ‘Resident Bird’, serves as a good visual of young adults today?Resident Bird highlights the tension between staying true to your roots and recognizing how others perceive you, without feeling the need to change or diminish yourself. It’s a subtle part of the story, but the relationship between the two sisters really brings this out, especially when out-of-towners arrive who are so different from them. Even though the visitors come from Los Angeles with more materialistic values, what shines through is how much family and relationships matter above everything else. And I think that is really important for young adults and teens today because so much of the world now is filtered through social media and comparison. Resident Bird really highlighted authenticity, family, love, and nobody is ever seen on an iPhone in this movie. Just saying!
How is the character similar to you in real life? How is she different?
I relate to her empathy and the pure love she has for her little sister, as I feel the same way about mine. The difference is she’s definitely calmer than I am... and a much better baker.
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What is one thing you think the audience should take from this film?
I think audiences should remember how important it is to slow down, put your phone away, and just allow yourself to exist in the present moment. Life really is so beautiful and such a gift, and I think this film highlights how the beauty is in all the in-between moments, not just the big milestones.
Was there something you learned about yourself after working on “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)?”
I learned that I need to allow myself to connect more to the present moment. When we were filming, it was like we were at one big summer camp. We all stayed together and would jump in the lake after we were done for the day. It was truly the most fun, and I really thought about how I need to let myself just be more.
Why is this the perfect film to close the summer season with?
I mean, I could give you a million reasons, but I think it's nostalgic, beautiful, and honestly feels like a giant hug. So for those reasons, it's truly the perfect cinematic transition to fall.
Source: https://www.photobookmagazine.com/features/in-the-calm-with-emily-hall
Credits:
Talent: Emily Hall
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon
PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz
Photographer: Dani Sax
Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists
Groomer: Luis Guillermo using Oribe + Charlotte Tilbury
Assistant Fashion Stylist: Grayce Salaguinto
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
Interview by Sabine Obermoller, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Studio: Love Studios