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GIVE ME A NAME played to rave reviews at the December 2020 Female Film Festival. Producer website: http://www.on-the-train.co.uk/ 1. What motivated you to make this film? In 2016, the UK voted in a national referendum to leave the European Union, which it had joined in 1973. The vote to leave was apparently motivated at least… Continue reading Interview with Producer/Writer Stephen Coltrane (GIVE ME A NAME)

CARLITOS played to rave reviews at the November 2020 Under 5 Minute Film Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? Growing up in a traditional household, I’ve always questioned the role of “femininity” and “masculinity”. I have always wanted to make a film that explored gender roles. stereotypes, and traditions. 2. From the… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Emily Feng (CARLITOS)

STAY was the winner of BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the October 2020 Thriller/Suspense Film Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? – I’ve always struggled with OCD and obsessive thinking. With that often comes paranoia and intrusive thoughts, such as scenarios playing out in my head like “I have this idea for… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Jimmy Del Ponte (STAY)

1. What is your screenplay about? Overcoming writers block the hard way. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Comedy, high concept comedy 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? It’s unique and highly entertaining. 4. How would you describe this script in two words? writers block 5. What movie have… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Christine O’Keefe (WRITE OR DIE)

1. What is your screenplay about? A team of scientists are stationed in Antarctica to simulate life on Mars, as well as do some research in the area. Dave, a chaplain, arrives at the facility just as the team discovers a mysterious chest buried deep under the ice. Soon after bringing the chest back to… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriters Philip Walton & Logan Halley-Winsett (THE ICE)

TOUCH & AGREE was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the November 2020 LGBT Film Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? It was important because I needed to add to the global conversation of representation of BLACK LGBTQIA films. My first visible black gay male figure was Leroy ( gene Anthony ray)… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Juel D. Lane (TOUCH & AGREE)

PASTEL was awarded BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the November 2020 LGBT Film Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? Hunger and passion for what I do, is my only motivation when it comes to film making. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Michael Guillod (PASTEL)

GRADUATION played to rave reviews at the November 2020 LGBT Film Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? For a long time, I felt that the mainstream of queer narratives in literature and film has been lacking POC representations, where, in fact, intersectionality with different world cultures often present more obstacles than what… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Robin Wang (GRADUATION)

1. What is your screenplay about? * WHO KNEW? is the story about a Hollywood A-lister falling for a spunky political press secretary. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? * Romantic comedy. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? * WHO KNOW? is timely because of the craziness in the… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Monty C. Floyd (WHO KNEW?)

1. What is your screenplay about? The everyday life of Pastry Chef Rachael Berman as she takes on the responsibility of building a start-up pastry business, as well as being the breadwinner at home. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Comedy Family 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? The… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Chuck Alley (I’M SO DONE)