Miles Levin Brings Epilepsy Out of the Shadows and ‘Under the Lights’: ‘The Best Movies Come from Journal Entries You Wouldn’t Want Anyone to Read’
variety.comMarta Balaga Diagnosed with epilepsy, director Miles Levin refused to hide. Instead, he took an “emotional leap” with the upcoming feature “Under the Lights.” “The best movies come from journal entries you wouldn’t want anyone to read,” he says. “If you have a story that comes out of you with no risk whatsoever, it’s less likely to be honest.
But if it’s something you’d rather hide under your bed… It can be relatable to other people. These are things I’ve never told anyone, but I made a bet they would understand.
So far, the answer has been a resounding ‘yes.’” Awarded at Poland’s American Film Festival, where it picked up four prizes at its industry sidebar U.S.
in Progress, Levin’s drama – currently in post-production – focuses on Sam, who doesn’t want to be defined by his affliction.
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