Month: September 2022

1. What motivated you to make this film? The strength of Anjela and her persistence to keep on working in the field of art, even though her condition makes this really hard. Over the years, I saw many of my colleagues give up on art, they were healthy, but psychologically not ready for the challenges.… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Vilma Kartalska (ANJELA)

A CHALET AT THE FOOT OF THE FIZ, 36min., France, Documentary Directed by Godefroy de Maupeou An elderly woman returns to her chalet at the foot of the Chaîne des Fiz and finds the draft of a letter she had written years earlier. 1. What prompted you to make this film? I live in Passy,… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Godefroy de Maupeou (A CHALET AT THE FOOT OF THE FIZ)

OFFSHORE, 14min., Iceland Directed by Karel Candi A short documentary about an Icelandic couple and their relationship to the sea. 1. What motivated you to make this film? This film was made as a part of my MA studies in film practice. During my thesis research I studied “Transcendental Style in Filmmaking” as described by… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Karel Candi (OFFSHORE)

1. What motivated you to make this film? As more people become more reliant on electronics, I reflect on all the good times and lessons I have had without such conveniences. Perhaps the thing that motivated me the most was trying to help people imagine how their lives could be if modern electronic conveniences were… Continue reading Interview with Filmmake Justin Vu (SOLSTICE)

Directed by Sean L. Restivo After the recent death of her mother, Alex is left with the responsibility of taking care of her brother, Jakob. After Jakob starts a fight at school. Alex makes a potentially fatal decision, that puts her in a conflict with the Questioner, a manifestation of her guilt. 1. What motivated… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sean L. Restivo (TOGETHER)

MESSAGES FROM THE MARSH – PARTS 1-3, 3min., USA, Experimental Directed by Amy Kaczur Messages from the Marsh, 2021 to current, is an immersive experience with multiple video projections, sound art, and mapping. The project focuses on marsh locations on the east coast, and the work is developed via site-specific research, video documentation, and in-person… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Amy Kaczur (MESSAGES FROM THE MARSH)

1. What motivated you to make this film? My team and I were initially drawn to this story because of its familiarity. The writer based the character off her own life, and I found it compelling how an experience that feels so isolating can also be so unifying. I’m a woman who grew up in… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Kelli Neal (I’M A GIRL)

https://gonewiththewing.com.au/ https://instagram.com/englisch 1. What motivated you to make this film? During over 6 months of lockdown in Melbourne Australia I was severely struggling with my mental health and needed a new project to help me rise out of my mental fog. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Andrew Englisch (GONE WITH THE WING)

http://www.pathfindermotionpictureco.com/classified.html https://www.facebook.com/ClassifiedHorrorFilm/ 1. What motivated you to make this film? This all started with some friends and I having an idea at a party. I was a busy D.P. and my friends were stuntmen and we thought of a way we could put together all of our resources to make a feature film. We toyed… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Kevin McMahon (CLASSIFIED)

1. What motivated you to make this film? This film was a school project and when I was assigned to make a short film, I browsed all the ideas that I had and made notes before. I found that I made a note about telling a story about employment discrimination: if a Chinese woman can… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Bang Xiao (CHINESE SANTA)