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Interview with Filmmaker Daniel Stadelmann (CALL ME SORAYA)

CALL ME SORAYA, 100min., Switzerland, Documentary Directed by Daniel Stadelmann Soraya feels like a girl, but anatomically she is a boy. Until recently, she went to school as Josué. Her coming out at the age of 13 is initially positive, but after just a few weeks she is met with increasing rejection. Soraya also experiences… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Daniel Stadelmann (CALL ME SORAYA)

Interview with Filmmaker Liv Nome (FLORA music video)

FLORA, 10min., Norway, Music Video Directed by Liv Nome FLORA is a musical poem and the lyrics is in my local Norwegian dialect from Kristiansand. Translated for english subtitles in the video that was released 30.12.20. Watch Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYiO5aJcDr0 http://livnome.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Liv-Nome-Music-and-Gallery-651424638639804 https://www.instagram.com/livnome.art Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Liv Nome (FLORA music video)

Interview with Filmmaker Shawn Anthony Cockerham (THE CHESHIRE ZOMBIE)

THE CHESHIRE ZOMBIE, 6min,. USA Directed by Shawn Anthony Cockerham Friendships during a zombie apocalypse are difficult to manage. https://www.instagram.com/shawn_cockerham/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? There’s nothing more fun than making movies. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Shawn Anthony Cockerham (THE CHESHIRE ZOMBIE)

Interview with Filmmaker Erik Nelson (THE BOUNDARY WATERS TRAVERSE)

THE BOUNDARY WATERS TRAVERSE, 12min., USA, Documentary Directed Erik Nelson The Running for the Boundary Waters project is designed to highlight the issue of potential sulfide-ore copper mining proposals in the watershed of, and directly adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the running community. Trail runners and environmental advocate Alex Falconer ran… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Erik Nelson (THE BOUNDARY WATERS TRAVERSE)

Interview with Filmmaker Joshua Ashish Dawson (SPA SYBARITE)

SPA SYBARITE, 3min., USA, Experimental Directed by Joshua Ashish Dawson The World health organization states that “Although it is unequivocal that climate change affects human health, it remains challenging to accurately estimate the scale and impact of many climate-sensitive health risks. In the short- to medium-term, the health impacts of climate change will be determined… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Joshua Ashish Dawson (SPA SYBARITE)

Interview with Filmmaker Zoe Kim (PHONE CALL)

PHONE CALL, 5min, USA, Comedy Directed by Zoe Kim Why everyone with a Korean mom needs to go to therapy. http://www.thezoekim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thezoekim Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Few months ago when I was having lunch with a friend, they said “I want to make movies but I… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Zoe Kim (PHONE CALL)

Interview with Filmmaker Azure Kwok (MONODIALOGUE)

MONODIALOGUE, 5min, USA, Drama Directed by Azure Kwok A surreal encounter with Adam reveals everything about Addison’s past, present, and future. https://www.theythemfilms.com/ https://instagram.com/theythemproductions Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Monodialogue was initially just a shower thought. I wrote it into a stage play at first and I wasn’t… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Azure Kwok (MONODIALOGUE)

Interview with Filmmaker Andrew Roland (SWISH)

SWISH, 5min,. USA, Drama Directed by Andrew Roland Two brothers grow up in the sport of basketball, pushing and challenging one another. Until one day, one gets killed. Years after grieving, it drives the remaining brother to keep the standard and work ethic that he and his brother shared. https://instagram.com/brokenpockets_ Get to know the filmmaker:… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Andrew Roland (SWISH)

Interview with Dancer/Choreographer Greer Whillans (BONHEUR / HAPPY PLACE)

BONHEUR / HAPPY PLACE, 4min., Canada, Dance Directed by Maxime Beauchamp With the right people, a happy place is only relative. Get to know Greer Whillans: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Greer: Maxime called Chanel and I up and asked us if we would like to collaborate because he had access to… Continue reading Interview with Dancer/Choreographer Greer Whillans (BONHEUR / HAPPY PLACE)

Interview with Filmmaker Jekyns Pelaez ([Aphrodite])

[Aphrodite], 12min., USA Directed by Jekyns Pelaez A goddess decides to visit us. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The thesis for my Master’s Degree was based on an adaptation of Oedipus Rex, which ended up being a fulfilling, yet difficult project. Nonetheless, it gave me the idea… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jekyns Pelaez ([Aphrodite])