Interview with Screenwriter Alberto “Mojo” Peña (Peaky Blinders: “Good Friday”)

What is your screenplay about? During the Great Depression in England, Thomas Shelby is battling with delusions of his late wife and has to save his family and business from the grasps of enemy Michael Gray, who threatens to take both. Seeing this as the opportune moment to strike, Michael & Gina Gray make a… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Alberto “Mojo” Peña (Peaky Blinders: “Good Friday”)

Interview with Screenwriter Stephen John Beyer (Solstice)

What is your screenplay about? “Solstice” is written along the lines of films like “April Fool’s Day” and “Wicker Man.” The story is about Angela who tries to overcome her fear of death while friends from her past are being murdered around her. Which all takes place while Angela and her twin brother Peter attend… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Stephen John Beyer (Solstice)

Interview with Filmmaker Mark Knight (THE GREAT ATCHAFALAYA BASIN)

THE GREAT ATCHAFALAYA BASIN played to rave reviews at the February 2021 Environmental Film Festival. What motivated you to make this film? – I grew up in that part of Louisiana and I know that most people do not even know it exists. It’s incredibly beautiful and it provides such an important role in our… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Mark Knight (THE GREAT ATCHAFALAYA BASIN)

Interview with Filmmaker Bhushan Thakkar (RETURNING HOME)

RETURNING HOME was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the February 2021 Environmental Film Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? I have been working with Richie for a few years. Producing commercial work for our clients. During various shoots, we often spoke about needing to tell a more compelling story with mountain… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Bhushan Thakkar (RETURNING HOME)

Interview with Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen (OUT OF RUIN)

OUT OF RUIN played to rave reviews at the February 2021 Dance & Music Festival. What motivated you to make this film? My and my Assoc Artistic Director’s primary motivation in making this film was to provide meaningful work for our dancers during the height of the pandemic, and to provide wonderful artistic content to… Continue reading Interview with Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen (OUT OF RUIN)

Interview with Filmmakers/Composers Ania Reynolds & Carl Polke (AUDIBLE LOCKDOWN)

AUDIBLE LOCKDOWN was the winner of BEST SHORT FILM at the February 2021 Dance & Music Festival. 1. What motivated you to make this film? Ania: We received a commission from the Australian Music Centre to create a new work in lockdown to be presented online. Initially the idea was to make an audio composition… Continue reading Interview with Filmmakers/Composers Ania Reynolds & Carl Polke (AUDIBLE LOCKDOWN)