Metropolis of the Mind
United States, 13 mins, Digital
When a woman suffers a traumatic brain injury, she must navigate the sensorially visceral world of New York City and the expectations and judgements of her invasive social circle.
Director: Jared Meyer
Writer: Julie Liebhard
Producer: Julie Liebhard
Director of Photography: Stefan Nachmann
Editor: Maxi DuFresne & Harry Street
Production Designer: Juli Reed
Composer: Jake McMullen
Cast: Victoria Ratermanis
Contact: Julie Liebhard, julie.liebhard@columbia.edu
Program G
Sunday, May 17, 7 PM
About the Director
Jared Meyer is an award-winning director and screenwriter based in Brooklyn. His work often explores ethical dilemmas and the role of class in interpersonal relationships. He is a recipient of the Hobson/Lucas Foundation Award and the Katharina Otto-Bernstein Mentorship & Development Prize. Jared received an MFA in Directing from Columbia University.
About the Writer & Producer
Julie Liebhard is a budding writer/producer. Her films offer a raw, unflinching look at human nature, leaving audiences just uncomfortable enough to see the world from a new perspective. She graduated from Columbia University with honors, earning an MFA in Film (Creative Producing). She is the recipient of the 2023 Indian Paintbrush Production Grant and the 2025 Sloan Production Grant.
