Dear Viewer

"I was drawn to this subject not only for the strange beauty of the work and the mystery of Darger's parallel lives, the 'real' and the fantastical; I was moved by the fact that he created this work only for himself." Filmmaker Jessica Yu shares her thoughts about the film in this letter to viewers. | »

Filmmaker Interview

"I wanted to try to create something that would be more of an imaginative experience and hopefully more of an emotional experience." Jessica Yu on her motivations and experiences making "In the Realms of the Unreal." Read her responses to questions and comments from viewers. | »

Production Journal

Jessica Yu and animator Kara Vallow discuss the decision to animate Darger's paintings and the challenge of staying true to his vision. | »

About the Filmmaker

Find out more about "In the Realms of the Unreal" filmmaker Jessica Yu, her other work and upcoming projects. | »