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Rebekah Sherman-Myntti

Rebekah Sherman-Myntti on The Spirit of Generosity, Mortality, The Mob, “Moonlight Mile” by the Rolling Stones, and more.

March 23, 2023

Rebekah Sherman-Myntti
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Rebekah Sherman-Myntti is a New York City-based filmmaker who founded the downtown independent entertainment company Simone Films with longtime collaborator KJ Rothweiler of The Ion Pack. She’s currently directing and producing TOMORROW!, a brand new variety show featuring NYC’s rising stars across music, fashion, comedy, food, and beyond. The pilot featured Malice K, Madeline Malenfant, Vish Velandy, Ruby McCollister and more, and this week’s episode includes Frost Children and Harry Goaz of Twin Peaks. Salamander Days, her first feature co-directed with KJ, is set to be released later this year. Simone Films also hosts an Actors Studio where teachers such as Michael Imperioli, Alex Ross Perry, Dolly Wells and more, share their perspectives on the craft with up-and-coming talent. Lucky for us, Rebekah is here to tell us what she’s been into.

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Dash Egg Cooker
Available in a bunch of cute colors, this fantastic contraption provides you with the perfect egg(s) every single time. Just pour water into the reservoir, press the button, and minutes later, the cooker will play a pleasant little song to let you know your eggs are done. I start most days with soft boiled eggs and toast – eggs contain almost every nutrient the body needs!
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“Moonlight Mile” by the Rolling Stones
The perfect track (no disrespect to Keith who is missing from it); it’s a terrific reminder that a wonderful end result can come out of something you didn’t take too seriously at first. (Mick considered this song to be a “doodle” and was unsure if it was ready to record).
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The unexpected GIF
I love dropping GIFs into text exchanges for a little added flavor, especially during a “serious” or “business” conversation when the recipient least expects it. Everyone in my inbox knows my GIF game is strong – I am particularly fond of “The Godfather” and “Ari Gold”.
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Off hours at restaurants
I have a few fabulous mafioso characters in my life who recommend meeting in restaurants during the off hours – seemingly always in a booth – in order to really get down to business. It’s clear they’ve cut some serious deals when no one’s looking. Sometimes stepping outside the normal office setting is necessary. One of the mob’s many useful lessons.
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The collaborative friendship between Chantal Akerman and Babette Mangolte
I love the relationship between these two iconic filmmakers – two wildly talented gals meeting in their 20s, discovering New York together in the 1970s, further developing + expanding their artistic voices, deeply supporting and nurturing one another’s ideas, all while exposing each other to new forms of expression and experimentation. The magic that came out of their collaborations (Hotel Monterey, News from Home, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles) as well as their individual work is amazing and highly worth a deep dive.
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Spirit of generosity
Especially in the film world where there’s often a feeling of scarcity, limited resources, and competitiveness, I’m a big believer in approaching people (friends, collaborators, acquaintances, strangers) with openness and a how-can-I-help attitude – it’s way more fun and interesting! In an industry that does not support up-and-comers, it’s important to remember there is room for everyone and we’re all in this together. Not to mention, being unkind, pretentious, or elitist is not actually cool and will not serve you well in the long run. People remember how you treat them.
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Being in touch with your mortality.
I don’t mean this in a dark or morbid way – it’s just truly a great reality check. Time is precious. (And if you’re dealing with death or loss, I like to recommend The Dark Interval: Letters on Loss, Grief, and Transformation by Rainer Maria Rilke – a lovely collection of Rilke’s correspondences with bereaved friends and acquaintances during times of mourning).
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