Episode 55: Filmmaker Dillon Garland Reflects on 13 Years of Creation, Mental Health, Fave Films and the Fun of Hidden Easter Eggs

Dillon Garland has accomplished endless film milestones, creating everything from music videos to television to full-length features. He talks about meeting the Town Heroes and how they invited him to NYC for one of his first ever projects, how learning about his own ADHD, anxiety and depression has led to some of his most satisfying creative work, and the importance of discovering your authentic voice. We share a LOT of laughs, stories from the past and our top five recommended films. Get your watch list ready!

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Intro song: "The Walk"
Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike’s band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com

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Links to The Town Heroes music videos we chatted about (all directed by Dillon)

New York City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNj6Q3K1KCQ

Slagheaps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8y47ypui5o

Cambridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMzBVWxBAY8