Tuesday, October 20, 1:00PM – 2:00PM (PDT)
Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Take Me Home is a family dramedy that “balances dark truths with charm and humor” (The Hollywood Reporter). The film tells the story of Anna, an adult Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability who must care for her aging parents. Shot in Sargent’s parents’ home and starring her real-life sister Anna, the film is an achingly personal portrait of unconventional family life.
In this conversation, Sargent will share insights on:
- The Casting and Directing Process: Navigating the creative dynamics of casting family members and directing an actor with a cognitive disability.
- The Non-Traditional Path: Learning her craft outside of film school through Sundance Collab courses.
- Short-to-Feature Development: Expanding a proof-of-concept short (Sundance Film Festival 2023) into an award-winning feature.
- Grassroots Distribution: Executing her unique “Community Glitter Bomb” strategy to connect with audiences.
This hour-long conversation will conclude with an audience Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions on the film’s conception, production, and release.
“This film is for anyone who has a complicated family,” Sargent told the Sundance Institute before the film’s premiere. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Sargent about how she made this big-hearted, autobiographical ode to complicated families everywhere.
