Month: September 2023

Filmmaker Christine Veras (WINTRY MIX)

WINTRY MIX, 7min., USADirected by Christine Veras https://labs.utdallas.edu/experimental/wintry-mix/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I run an experimental animation lab at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). At an event, I connected with the jazz musician and professor at University of North Texas (UNT) Davy Mooney, and… Continue reading Filmmaker Christine Veras (WINTRY MIX)

Filmmaker Duane Michals (WHAT BECAME OF DAVID BURKETT?)

WHAT BECAME OF DAVID BURKETT?, 3min., USADirected by Duane MichalsMemories of an old friend are filled with questions and longing. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?My fading memory. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?One day.… Continue reading Filmmaker Duane Michals (WHAT BECAME OF DAVID BURKETT?)

Filmmaker Leigh-Ann Esty (A PLACE FOR US)

A PLACE FOR US, 6min,. USADirected by Leigh-Ann Esty, Ellie Gravitte6 female cast members from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” play with a gender flip of the iconic prologue. https://www.instagram.com/leighesty Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The motivation behind this film came from the incredible experience of working… Continue reading Filmmaker Leigh-Ann Esty (A PLACE FOR US)

Filmmaker Weiheng Kong (DALTON’S CHOICE)

DALTON’S CHOICE, 5min., ChinaDirected by Weiheng KongDalton got a mission to explore a planet to see if there is any valuable thing. https://www.karlsanizone.com/6 Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? The inspiration behind creating this film was rooted in my lifelong passion for science fiction. As someone who has always… Continue reading Filmmaker Weiheng Kong (DALTON’S CHOICE)

Actor/Producer Hannah Carman (THE FIVE STAGES)

THE FIVE STAGES, 12min., USADirected by Jessica OrcsikEva Allen is a recently single, devastated young woman. She enters a black box theatre being filled with well-dressed and put together people, laughing and drinking. A variety act performance is about to begin. http://www.diversitypictures.org/https://www.instagram.com/thefivestages_ Get to know producer/actor Hannah Carman: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Actor/Producer Hannah Carman (THE FIVE STAGES)