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Interview with Filmmaker Juliet McMains (ROGUE REFLECTION)

ROGUE REFLECTION, 5min., USA, ExperimentalDirected by Juliet McMainsA tap dancer, discovering that her reflection refuses to mirror her movements, engages in a playful battle with herself. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? This film started as a live performance in which the dancer, Rachel Zuraek, performed a duet… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Juliet McMains (ROGUE REFLECTION)

Interview with Filmmaker Eldrick Greenaway (TOUGH SPOT)

TOUGH SPOT, 4min., USA, DramaDirected by Jayden Williams, Eldrick GreenawayA young man coping with three pieces of horrible news. Get to know filmmaker Eldrick Greenaway: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The motivation for this film was to practice my craft as a filmmaker. I wanted to see if I can create a… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Eldrick Greenaway (TOUGH SPOT)

Interview with Filmmaker John Leviege (RESERVATIONS)

RESERVATIONS, 11min., USA, ExperimentalDirected by Tom White, John LeviegeWhile finding love can be unexpectant enough, the only thing even more unexpectant is finding out that same love, may have a past that’s hard to look past. Get to know the filmmaker John Leviege: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I felt this was… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker John Leviege (RESERVATIONS)

Interview with Director Ivan Flores & Animator John Coulter (LA CURANDERA CUMBIAMBERA)

LA CURANDERA CUMBIAMBERA, 22min., USA, AnimationDirected by Ivan Flores“La Curandera Cumbiambera” is a science fiction animation similar to ‘Heavy Metal’ or ‘Akira’ that tells the story of a dying Earth ruled by a mutant dictator and his quest to conquer new worlds. A small group of animals band together to fight back and summon the… Continue reading Interview with Director Ivan Flores & Animator John Coulter (LA CURANDERA CUMBIAMBERA)

Interview with Filmmaker Debra Pralle (THE CAPTAIN’S MISTRESS)

THE CAPTAIN’S MISTRESS, 4min., USA, ComedyDirected by Debra PralleStaging her Connect Four championship comeback, a 30 something sugar addicted has-been faces her greatest challenge – a pre-teen bubble gum chewing alpha girl who takes no prisoners. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Corey and Shea approached me with… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Debra Pralle (THE CAPTAIN’S MISTRESS)

Interview with Filmmaker Nathan Morse (TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS)

TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, 16min., Drama/AnimationDirected by Nathan MorseFormer foster care youth Darroll Reed is asked by his mentor Ted to return to Journey House, a group home for teenage boys, and help locate a runaway at-risk youth. https://www.instagram.com/TRIALSandTRIBULATIONSmovie Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?I met the writer, Dameon… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Nathan Morse (TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS)

Interview with Filmmaker Samik Roy Choudhury (MUSHROOM)

MUSHROOM, 64min., India, Crime/ThrillerDirected by Samik Roy ChoudhuryA quaint guest house nestled in the hills, almost idyllic. The house owner, Yamini, is attractive, but withdrawn. She runs the guest house with some old timers, who seem to know a lot about the newly renovated guest house. https://www.facebook.com/mushroomthefilm Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Samik Roy Choudhury (MUSHROOM)

Interview with Filmmaker Tee Schneider (TWO V HILL)

TWO V HILL, 4min., Canada, DramaDirected by Tee SchneiderA philosophical kid wrestles with feelings of isolation and the importance of dreaming during a global pandemic. http://twovhill.com/https://www.facebook.com/twovhillhttps://twitter.com/twovhillhttps://www.instagram.com/two_v_hill/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? We were in the second lockdown and feeling pretty low. We’d go for our daily “pandy… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tee Schneider (TWO V HILL)

Interview with Filmmaker Brandon Normon (CONTRITION)

CONTRITION, 14min., Canada, Crime/MysteryDirected by Brandon NormonA double-cross following a diamond heist sends a man on a journey of repentance. http://www.racehorse-pictures.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?We had a location and a weekend available and the music inspired the theme of betrayal and redemption. 2. From the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Brandon Normon (CONTRITION)

Interview with Filmmaker Alessandro Oliva (MY BLOODY BODY)

MY BLOODY BODY, 11min., USADirected by Alessandro OlivaA young woman kills her lover. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Opportunity above all else. I met the right people through friends at the right time (without Natalie Rutman, Rik Van Hoorn and so many others this would have never… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Alessandro Oliva (MY BLOODY BODY)