Behind the Scenes of a Trump/Anti-Trump RomCom: Erik Bork Reveals Unexpected Twists in SYS Podcast Episode 541
Ever wondered if you could mix political turmoil and romance into a rom-com without turning it into a battlefield? Well, Erik Bork, a seasoned writer and director known for his work on HBO’s Band of Brothers, takes a bold swing at this with his film The Elephant in the Room. Imagine a story set during one of America’s most charged moments—the chaotic transition post-2020 election—where a progressive woman and a Trump voter navigate their political divide, all while tackling loneliness, connection, and hope, with plenty of laughs along the way. In this candid episode of the Selling Your Screenplay podcast, AshleyScott Meyers sits down with Erik to explore the creative choices, the brave risks, and the DIY spirit behind making a micro-budget film that dives headfirst into the elephant balancing on the tightrope of love and politics. Ready to peel back the curtain on indie filmmaking, screenplay structure, crowdfunding, and casting under a SAG strike? This episode has it all, with insights that might just reshape how you think about storytelling in today’s polarized world.
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