OV514 - Filmmaker Interview: Withdrawal (2026) Writer/Director/Editor Aaron Strand

In this special interview episode, I chat with filmmaker Aaron Strand whose debut feature, Withdrawal is playing at the Kan-Kan on September 16th at 7:30pm with a live Q&A to follow. We discuss Aaron's journey toward making Withdrawal, filming it in his hometown, touring it around North America, the NonDē film movement, and more! You can follow the film's tour at WITHDRAWALFILM.COM. 

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Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Aaron - 01:45

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• 'WITHDRAWAL' + Q&A WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR AARON STRAND
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• NonDē Film Movement

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