Writer/Director Christopher Farah has worked in entertainment, served as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East and spent at least one summer cutting meat in a deli. His web show “Sexy Talk with Dirty Jay” was nominated for a Webby Award for best comedy series. He has written for publications such as The New York Times, Salon.com, and The Jerusalem Report, and was assistant editor at Foreign Affairs Magazine. An Ann Arbor native who holds a Bachelors and a Masters from the University of Michigan and another Masters from Columbia University, this is his first feature film.
Prof. Ralph Williams played Prof. Elliot Tarson. When audiences watch Ralph Williams playing Professor Elliot Tarson, they always wonder – is he a real professor, or an amazing actor? The answer is both. One of the University of Michigan’s most beloved and iconic profs of English and Religion, Professor Williams also has extensive theatrical experience, including a long and fruitful relationship with the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he has brought to Ann Arbor on multiple occasions. This is Professor Williams's first foray into film acting, but based on the positive reviews he’s getting, certainly not his last.
We would be thrilled to have the student body submit questions for the panel ahead of time. Please either submit them in the comments or to our e-mail at annualday@greenhillsschool.org. If you have any interest in film, directing, writing, or acting, this is a great opportunity to pose your questions to real professionals.
(Photos, from top to bottom: Ralph Williams, Dr. Williams on set, Christopher Farah conversing on set with Dr. Williams, Mr. Farah on set, Mr. Farah.)
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