Acclaimed Filmmakers Andrew Rossi and Kate Novack Find Creative Inspiration in Historic Park Slope Brownstone
Having always dreamt of living and working in a classic New York City brownstone, the couple realized their dream after a decade spent in a South Williamsburg loft. They now reside in a beautifully preserved 1885 brownstone, providing them with both a home and a workspace. Their new dwelling has enabled them to fulfill their creative aspirations, including the filming of a 2020 short film titled "Hysterical Girl," produced by Rossi and directed by Novack.
"Hysterical Girl" is an intriguing exploration that reimagines the life of "Dora," the sole major case history of a female patient documented by Sigmund Freud. The film places her in a contemporary context, examining how our culture straddles the past and the present. Novack explains, "It reimagines her as a teenage girl today and looks at how we as a culture have one foot in 1900 and one foot in 2020." The backdrop for this cinematic endeavor was thoughtfully chosen, with Timorous Beasties wallpaper providing a seamless bridge between different time periods, echoing the narrative's exploration of time.
East Hampton, NY – [09/08/2023] Acclaimed film and television writer-director Andrew Rossi, known for his recent Netflix hit "The Andy Warhol Diaries," and his accomplished filmmaker wife, Kate Novack, celebrated for her documentary "The Gospel According to André," have embarked on a new creative journey within the historic walls of their 1885 Park Slope brownstone.
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The brownstone's parlor floor retains its original charm, preserving the architectural grandeur of the Italianate era. Novack appreciates this connection to history while playfully putting it in context, stating, "It's funny that we are all sort of precious about these details, which I get. But it's also funny because these houses were sort of like the spec houses that we all hate now. We're so snooty about McMansions, but as I understand it, we are living in the McMansions of 1885."
Andrew Rossi and Kate Novack's creative synergy continues to flourish within the confines of their historic brownstone, offering a glimpse into the enduring allure of classic New York City living and the limitless inspiration it provides to visionary artists.