Guillermo Diaz and Mallie McCown Discuss Their New Film 'Dear Luke, Love Me'

Directorial Debut and Collaboration

• 🎬 Guillermo Diaz makes his directorial debut with the film 'Dear Luke, Love Me,' a project he also stars in.
• 🤝 Mallie McCown wrote, produced, and stars in the film, highlighting a deep artistic trust and long-standing friendship with Diaz.
• 💡 The collaboration stemmed from conversations about career paths and Diaz's desire to branch out from acting into directing.

The Story of 'Dear Luke, Love Me'

• 💖 The film centers on two beautiful souls with an amazing chemistry and connection, exploring a relationship that is platonic but deeply significant.
• 🚧 It navigates the challenges of societal expectations and self-imposed labels that try to confine relationships.
• ✍️ McCown drew inspiration from a personal, confusing, yet profound platonic friendship from her past to infuse the script with emotional depth.
• 🌟 The script was so compelling that McCown found herself repeatedly putting it down, akin to reading a captivating book.

Directing and Acting Experience

• 🎥 Diaz describes the experience of directing as stressful but rewarding, emphasizing the importance of hiring experienced individuals like McCown.
• 🎭 As an actor, Diaz values directors who understand the vulnerability of being on camera and provide actors with freedom rather than stifling them.
• 🌟 He hopes to have created a comfortable environment for the actors, allowing them to explore their roles.

Filming During the Pandemic

• 😷 The entire movie was shot in just 17 days during the height of the pandemic.
• 🍎 'Dear Luke, Love Me' is now available to stream on Apple TV.