Nobody's Ever Asked Me That: Avalon Fast
Summary
Nick Dawson interviews filmmaker Avalon Fast about their "girl horror" films, including *Camp* and *Drinking and Driving*. They discuss Fast’s collaborative queer auteur circle, musical imposter syndrome, and recurring dreams of their Vancouver Island childhood. The conversation also touches on growing up fearing a mega-earthquake, the desire for ego death, and Fast’s fantasy of a quiet, rural life.
Topics discussed
Intro: Avalon Fast, Camp, and Drinking and Driving
Perfect week, support networks, and emotional intimacy
Desire for musical skill and creative collaboration
Dreams of Vancouver Island and the romance of trains
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Survival kits, tsunami anxiety, and mortality
Shoes, loneliness, and shedding the 'cool' persona
Honesty in art and karaoke favorites
Coping with uncertainty and lost objects
Fantasizing about rural life and outro
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