3.85-Filmmaker Interview with Elham Ehsas

3.85-Filmmaker Interview with Elham Ehsas

Author: Jonathan Ytreberg October 21, 2025 Duration: 15:34

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In today's episode, I interview Elham Ehsas, director of the short film "There Will Come Soft Rains," a story of a young woman confronting the personal implications of rising sea levels resulting from global warming.

Listen to hear about the importance of understanding the personal stories of people impacted by climate change, the importance of layered identities in creating a complex character, and the poem that inspired the film's title.

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Follow Elham on Instagram @zoradzo and the film @softrainsfilm. You can also find Elham on his website at https://elhame.co/.

Find out more about Climate Spring and the work they do on their website.

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