ENTROPY, 8min., Slovenia
Directed by Jan Hajšen
Entropy is closely connected to randomness, that is, absence of information – in living beings this primary information is the DNA that controls the entropy and prevents chaos. The movie is an illustration of chaos in an apocaliptic world and a structure that holds the space together.
Get to know the filmmaker:
1. What motivated you to make this film?
It has been a long time my desire to express my dancing not only in theatre but also on screen as it adds extra story possibilities. I made a dance performance Entropy and this is like a screendance version of the performance.
2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
It was quite a long process due to lack of time and finances, the first idea came up to me in 2020.
3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
inner animal
4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
lack of time, financing (although it is low budget, we needed some minor finances)
5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
It was very nice to see the reactions, comparing them to other reactions we saw in the public during screenings.
6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
during my dancing career I was always looking how to experiment more with dancing so at one point film started to interest me
7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Seen the most times? That was The Matrix.
8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
It is always good to “spread the word”, to bring our art to a bigger public, that is the best I think.
9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
Flawless, worked perfectly
10. What is your favorite meal?
Thai coconut soup
11. What is next for you? A new film?
I am planning a new film, yes. I have many ideas, now looking for time to crystalize them and we will see what the time brings.
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