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Take 5 with SIFF: Rebecca Halpern
Writer, Director, Producer | Los Angeles, California

Describe yourself as a film genre:
Romantic Comedy.
What is your favorite movie of all time and why?:
The Godfather - It's themes of succession and family tanscend the gangster genre and make the story so relatable. I'm working on a Netflix series about the mob right now, and it's amazing how many people think the Corleone family is real.
Who would play you in a movie?:
Jessica Chastain.
What's your go to movie snack?:
My husband's popcorn (I usually steal his).
What Film Title best describes your life?
As Good As It Gets.