Q&A with Filmmaker Chloë Levine

Chloë Levine

Chloe Levine is an actress and filmmaker. She has starred in films that have premiered at Sundance, SXSW, and Cannes. Her short "Dragon" won Best Experimental Short in Tribeca's "Our City, My Story." Her short “Blubber”, which stars and was co-written by her frequent collaborator Abi Lieff, premiered at the Greenpoint Film Festival in 2023. Levine’s second narrative short “Bloom” recently premiered at the Florida Film Festival. “Somnium”, a film Levine stars in and executive produces, is currently streaming. Levine resides in Brooklyn, NY.

This Q&A is part of the Bushwick Film Fest Filmmaker Q&A series

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Bloom (2025)

Describe who you want this film to reach.

Anyone who feels alone.

How do you want people to feel after they see your film?

Full. Angry. Seen.

Were there any films or directors that influenced your approach to this project?

Andrea Arnold! Lidia Yuknavitch! Female artists who arent afraid to talk about rage.

What’s the last film you watched?

Opening Night

What’s the last book you read?

Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird!

What three things do you always have in your refrigerator?

Eggs, beans, cottage cheese and salsa! Essentials!

This Q&A is part of the Bushwick Film Fest Filmmaker Q&A series