Behind the Scenes with the Producer of Kid's Movie, Kris the Cat
In this episode, Isabel interviews Ross Hewitt, screenwriter and producer of the children's film, Kris the Cat. Kris the Cat is the story of a cat that belongs to an Icelandic queen and is based on an Icelandic folk tale. Having had 13 cats growing up, Ross is no stranger to the depth of cat-friendly friendships. He shares his appreciation of cats, their curiosity, and problem-solving skills while discussing the behind-the-scenes details of how Kris the Cat came off the page and into film form. Join Isabel in getting to know Ross and his masterpiece in this heartwarming episode about perseverance, living in the moment, and making dreams come true. Enjoy!
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BIO:
Ross Hewitt is an associate member of the American Dramatists Guild and a former member of the Village Playwrights, a group that gives LGBTQ playwrights a voice.
His one-act plays produced by the Village Playwrights include Quicksand, Mother Knows Best, The Middle, Crossover and Witches Brew. His full-length play, When October Goes, was produced by the Ujima Theatre Company in Buffalo, NY. When October Goes received an ArtVoice Artie Award nomination for Best New Play. His one-act play Booties was a part of the 13th Fresh Fruit Festival in New York City. His jukebox musical, Rainbows and Ribbons, premiered at Don’t Tell Mama in New York City in 2017. His full-length family drama Echoes in the Garden was produced by the American Bard Theater Company Off-Off Broadway in 2021, of which he is a founding member and with whom he has appeared on stage in many past productions. Kris The Cat marks Ross’s first foray into screenwriting and film production.