David Farrier discusses what it was like getting pulled into the drama he was documenting in his new documentary, Mister Organ.
The Big Picture When a filmmaker dives into a new project, at least a piece of it becomes an all-encompassing force in their lives. This could easily be said double-time for those backing documentaries as many of those directors will fully immerse themselves in the story and lives that they’re following.
While many viewers may recognize him as the host of Netflix’s docuseries, Dark Tourist, which saw Farrier traveling to morbidly fascinating destinations around the globe, his 2016 film, Tickled would serve as his feature-length debut. In the film, Farrier follows the bizarre world of “competitive endurance tickling” — which is exactly what it sounds like. An unwelcoming community, the further Farrier and his team dug, the more dirt they uncovered about this strange sport.
As for how his position in Mister Organ played out, Farrier said, “It was by sheer fate that’s just what happened with Michael .” In his latest project, Farrier and his team investigate Organ, a gaslighting con artist known for his business of antique dealing and car clamping. While it begins as a hands-off production — keeping Organ out of the picture and at arm’s length — he eventually found a way to physically work himself into the story.
The Plus Side of Being in Front of the Camera Despite his eagerness to step out of the spotlight, Farrier knows there are a handful of bonuses when it comes to being a part of your own movie.
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