Will Hirschfeld

Will Hirschfeld’s got a knack for getting under your skin, and not always in the way you expect. His work in Loverboy (2019) was one of those oddball indie gems you stumble across late at night and end up thinking about for weeks. The guy’s got this restless energy—never quite lets you settle in, keeps things just a little off-kilter. Loverboy isn’t your standard romance, either. It’s messy, a bit chaotic, and sometimes you’re not even sure if you’re rooting for him or just cringing at his life choices. But that’s kind of the charm, right? Then there’s Impulse (2023), which ditches the love story for something way more intense. Hirschfeld really leans into the psychological stuff here—honestly, it’s like he’s poking at the corners of your mind, seeing how much tension you can take before you crack. The pacing’s got this jittery, almost anxious vibe, and you can tell he’s not interested in spoon-feeding you answers. If you like your movies neat and tidy, this one’s probably gonna drive you nuts. And, of course, Midnight. This one’s shrouded in a bit more mystery, but it’s clear Hirschfeld’s fingerprints are all over it. Think moody lighting, long silences, and characters who never say quite what they mean. The stories he tells aren’t about big explosions or wild car chases. It’s more about the weird stuff people do when nobody’s watching. Hirschfeld doesn’t really do “safe.” He’s into the raw, the uncomfortable, the stuff that lingers when the credits roll.