Documentary
2025 Festival
1 Nomination

Let The Artist Talk Sam Modder

An artist reflects on her work and inner world, revealing how creativity became a way to escape isolation during lockdown.

Runtime: 05:00 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Let the Artist Talk offers an intimate look into the creative life of artist Sam Modder, inviting audiences to hear directly from her about her work, inspirations, and process. Through conversation rather than commentary, the film allows the artist to shape her own narrative and explain her ideas in her own words. In this episode, Sam describes how the experience of Covid lockdown led her to imagine a parallel world shaped by personal symbols, including her own hair and everyday objects like socks. What begins as a playful concept becomes a way of coping with isolation and reconnecting with creativity during a period of uncertainty. Part of an ongoing documentary series filmed at the Rockport Center for the Arts in Texas, Let the Artist Talk creates space for artists to speak openly about their lives, challenges, and motivations. The film encourages a deeper understanding of contemporary art by placing the artist’s voice at the centre of the experience.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Carlos Patrick Haney
Produced by
Luis Puron
Vanessa Ormsby
Cast
Sam Modder
Edited by
Carlos Haney

Film Details

Category
Documentary
Project Type
Short
Runtime
05:00
Genre(s)
Art, Documentary, Interview
Language
English
Completion Year
2024

Production Details

Country of Origin
United States
Country of Filming
United States
Production Budget
$21,000
Shooting Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2025
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Documentary
Let The Artist Talk Sam Modder
2025

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
JAN
25
Session No.
4
Session Started
16:00
Played at
16:00
Session Finished
05:30