Screenfish Radio

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, Lara St. John, director of DEAR LARA, discusses the inspiration behind the film and the emotional process of revisiting her own past. She reflects on the tension between the worship of reputation and the pursuit of justice, and the profound impact of giving others the opportunity to share their own stories. Lara also explores how DEAR LARA serves as a "force for change" and what that looks like in both personal and societal contexts.DEAR LARA premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival '26.