In the Spotlight
Press
The buzz is real. BAD SURVIVOR is making waves — and the world is watching. From headline-grabbing interviews to unfiltered podcast convos, 5 star reviews to live TV moments, this is where it all lives. Dive into the spotlight with behind-the-scenes stories from Alex Dvorak, press coverage, and media that’s putting BAD SURVIVOR on the map.
Fox 5 Interview
Alex Dvorak sat down with Maureen Umeh on Good Day DC to talk all things BAD SURVIVOR — how Alex flipped the script on the traditional cancer story. The two also discussed the film's momentum since Slamdance, to the upcoming DC International Film Festival, where BAD SURVIVOR is set to make a powerful appearance in Alex's hometown. Catch the full interview for an inside look at the film everyone’s talking about.
Shannen Doherty's
'Let's Be Clear Podcast'
In a powerful and deeply personal episode, Alex Dvorak joins Shannen Doherty's Let’s Be Clear podcast as a guest host. The conversation is raw, real, and unflinching — diving into Alex’s own journey through cancer diagnosis as a teenager, the mind games she played to survive treatment, and what it truly means to be a bad survivor. In honor of Shannen, Alex explores the complexities of survival and humor in the face of illness. It's a vulnerable, unforgettable listen.
KCAL Interview
Alex Dvorak stopped by CBS News' KCAL Morning Show in Los Angeles to talk about BAD SURVIVOR and its official selection at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival. In a candid interview, Alex shares what it was like hiding her cancer survivorship while walking the runways of New York Fashion Week — a pivotal experience that helped her POV as the director of BAD SURVIVOR. Alex opens up about what it means to be a voice for the unheard.
The Cut: "What Sex After Cancer is Really Like"
In this powerful feature by The Cut, Alex Dvorak leads the conversation on navigating sex and intimacy after surviving cancer. Her voice sets the tone for the article, highlighting the emotional and physical complexities survivors face, and affirming the importance of candid dialogue around survivorship and sexuality.
Double Talk Podcast
Alex Dvorak sits down with twin journalists Hannah and Cailin Loesch for an in-depth conversation on their podcast Double Talk, a series known for its thoughtful and probing interviews. Alex discusses what it means to be a “bad survivor” in real life, the joys and challenges of navigating festival circuits, and audience reactions to her dark comedy about teen cancer. The Loesch sisters ask sharp, insightful questions that lead to a layered conversation about storytelling and subverting expectations.