SXSW 2025 | A Conversation with F*ckUps Anonymous's Joe Tierney & Kat Whalen

Hey everyone!

I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Joe Tierney & Kat Whalen from the TV pilot F*ckUps Anonymous.

F*ckUps Anonymous is a coming-of-age TV pilot that follows rebellious teen Joe on his tumultuous first day at a controversial therapeutic boarding school.

Buy tickets for F*ckUps Anonymous' SXSW screenings here.

Chapters

• 00:07 -Introduction to Joe Tierney & Kat Whalen

• 01:06 - The Inspiration for F*ckUps Anonymous

• 01:56 - The Real-Life Story Behind F*ckUps Anonymous

• 03:03 - What Drew Kat to Direct F*ckUps Anonymous

• 05:20 - Reworking the Script During the Writer's Strike

• 07:23 - Collaborating on F*ckUps Anonymous

• 09:57 - Making a TV Series for Gen Z & Audience Takeaways

• 12:07 - Goodbyes & SXSW 2025 Screening Info

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