Lucy Sandler and Mechi Lakatos embrace spontaneity in 'Danny Is My Boyfriend'

Lucy Sandler and Mechi Lakatos discuss 'Danny Is My Boyfriend,' their debut feature premiering at Slamdance, where they serve as both co-directors and stars. Lucy and Mechi trace the origins of their creative partnership, revealing how their collaboration evolved from initial connection to making this story about two women who discover they're dating the same man.

Our conversation explores their approach to improvisation and how it shaped every aspect of the film. They discuss the ripple effects of working without a strict script, from how it influenced their performances and emotional authenticity to the impact on their characters' development.

Lucy and Mechi also share how improvisation affected the cinematography, requiring a flexible visual approach that could capture spontaneous moments while maintaining cinematic coherence. The filmmakers reflect on what they learned from this experience and where they see their partnership heading next.

(Photos: Courtesy of the filmmakers)