George Zouvelos - Interview
George Zouvelos is a SAG-AFTRA / AEA actor from New York City. He is multi-lingual and is of Mycenaean-Spartan -Arcadian Greek ancestry. He served as a Daytime Emmy Judge for The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Member of NYWIFT New York Women in Film and Television. George has Meisner and Adler Stanislavsky studies but focuses on his Method studies back at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York City until the end of December 2022. He graduated with a Filmmaking diploma at the New York Film Academy (NYFA); and, has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, in NYC. George has multi wins for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film, Best Supporting, and Best Screenplay at film festivals around the world with 47 wins, 23 nominations; and, 40 additional awards for writing, acting, directing, creating and producing independent broadcast television and film content.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor/director/ screenplayer?
When I was a young man, I had met both actors John Cassavetes, the father independent modern filmmaking, and also Telly Savalas . We belonged to the same philanthropic Association called AHEPA. They each took the time and had encouraged me to go either to the Actors Studio or take classes at Lee Strasberg or at Stella Adler in New York City. They saw in me what I never saw in myself that I had a powerful presence with a sincere look and attitude that is refreshing and the camera will favor me. I didn't take their advice and my life went professionally in another direction, and into public service. However, it is all my prior experiences now that are of profound assistance to me in my acting so a lot of irony exists for me waiting decades before going into acting. Plus, I was undercover in for a longtime so it was acting everyday that playing my role perfectly was so important to me that it was a matter of life and death if I failed.
How did your family react?
My family loves and respects my every decision I have made for them and myself. They are forever encouraging, respectful, and supportive.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
I’m of Hellenic Greek ancestry so I draw my insperation since I’m a child from classic ancient playwrights and my family who has a long oral storytelling tradition.lo qui.
Who's your biggest fan?
My four children.
What brings you inspiration the most?
I enjoy when others enjoy my acting it gives me a profound sense of satisfaction when someone says wow that was great acting, who is that actor, and looks me up.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
I'd would have love to work with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock, Sam Shepard, Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, Tenessee Williams and of course Neil Simon.
Lucille Ball, Cate Blanchet, Meryl Streep, and Anne Hathaway are the female actors that I truly look up to. And for the male actors I enjoy the Morgan Freeman, Javier Bardem, Omar Sharif, Gary Olman, Robin Williams, and Christopher Walken. My choices are not based on any scale of popularity but in admiring the talent they each have shown the world.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
Absolutely, the Godfather!
What's the movie that taught you the most?
So many gifted filmmakers here in the United States and abroad. I would be dishonest to say which I would prefer the most.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
I lived my life and maintain an attitude that when I fall down even if it is Ninetynine times I get up a hundred!
On set what excites you the most?
Lights, sounds, camera, action! The sights, sounds, smells and anticipation of perfroming and or capturing brilliant performances.
And what scares you the most ?
I fear only God.
What's your next project?
Two are in the works, one will film in December and January called 'Once a week for life' film feaurette, and the other is a pilot for a TV screenplay to be filmed in Febbruary 2023 I also wrote called 'Everything's Anonymous'.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Again, so many gifted souls have walked this earth it would be difficult to choose any single one.
An actor/director/screenplayer is made of....
Humanity being expressed truthfully in every form and in every condition and emotion.
For you Cinema is....
Magic.
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
Absolutely. The strip raw the characters and performances are seen in balck and white and the viewer adds the colors, tesxtures and temperture with their own imaginations.
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
Among other things yes.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
I do not have a sense of entitlement and I am not a presumptious person. One can only strive to perfect the craft of their own acting and filmmaking and it is up to the judgement of others who may deem you or your work worthy to even be considered for same.
Jide Kol - Interview
Babajide Kolawole, Jide Kol on all platforms, is a Nigerian born filmmaker living in the US. He is also a photographer and an actor.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor/Director/ screenplayer?
I realized I wanted to be a Director when I started looking out for loopholes in film projects, I somehow was under the illusion that I could do better films, I’m still finding out how far that illusion would take me on this journey, haha.
How did your family react?
They trust me, which is more pressure to excel in this field.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
Mel Gibson, Jordan Peele, Spike Lee, Kunle Afolayan (Nigerian).
Who's your biggest fan?
My Mom and My Wife.
What brings you inspiration the most?
I get inspired by history, other films and some personal experiences.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
Director – Jordan Peele , Spike Lee and Kunle Afolayan
Actor – If I’m able to somehow Direct Denzel Washington, I’ll be happy to retire afterwards.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
I’ve not read many books but I think the movie Long Walk To Freedom was better than the book.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
Bicycle Thieves, 12 angry men, Figurine.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
Yes, After seeing my first cut of GunTooSoon I felt so irritated that I almost deleted everything.
On set what excites you the most?
Strong performance.
And what scares you the most ?
Bad performance.
What's your next project?
My next project is Bald Patch(The Black Super), It’s a short and we are in post right now
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Spike Lee
A director is made of....
A good Director inspires followership by letting every department shine on his vision.
For you Cinema is...
Visual storytelling
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
It has a powerful impact on me, even silent movies (Showing a lot without dialogue)
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
Yes.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
So help me God.
Praboo Ariva - Interview
Praboo is a Los Angeles-based film editor-camera operator from Malaysia. His interest in filmmaking began at 9 when his mother introduced him to the original Starwars trilogy. He then learned the exciting and powerful word that would one day become a part of his life’s career — EDITING. Praboo learned that it does not matter how many incredible shots one may have in a film but rather what the story one is trying to tell on screen so he dedicated himself to learning the cameras during his free time and fell in love with camera operation. When he was 13, his love for filmmaking was at an all-time high. He thought about trying to direct a film and conceived the screenplay for his first feature, KID. KID released in selected Malaysian cinemas in 2015, and Praboo became the youngest Malaysian film director. Now, is pursuing his dreams and sharpening his skills as a film editor at the American Film Institute.
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
I like a mix of both comedy and drama. Life is a drama as is. We just need to pick and choose what genre we want to live in each day.
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
Both but life is what you make.
Which is the best Moment on set?
When I figured a very complicated camera and editing workflow with a fellow cinematographer for a one-shot like film and came to set with all the error and fear of complicated possibilities solved before it even occurred. And when it did, it took me less than a minute to fix it.
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
Yes and, it disturbed me for a while. I was told that my edit on KID was trash. I decided not to let it dither me and kept honing my skills.
How can you stay focused on your goal?
I remind myself about the people who helped me get to where I wanted to be and why I even started the journey in the first place.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
I do not have any recollections.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
Talent is a blessing because I can get to use it for improving something. It would only become a curse if I allow any insecurities to take over my talent and destroy the things around.
What would you like to improve about yourself as a filmmaker/actor?
As a director, I would like to know more about film editing so I can properly execute the talents performance and get the right emotions captured. As a screenplay writer (which I am not), my thoughts are to experience life more and understand it to its very fundamentals so I can properly write my story. As an actor…? All the world’s a stage and all the men, merely players. I can’t act, I find it hard to play something that is not me. I wouldn’t mind learning it.
What's the worst critic you have received?
“Why can’t you not be like that editor?”
Why can I not be me, experimenting my own styles out?
If you weren't an actor/director/screenplayer what would you like to be?
A chef.
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
White. Cinema is pure - a blank canvas you could paint any colors over.
A day without a movie is...
A day without a movie is a day without learning something new. A day without experiencing emotions.
If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
Yes, but can I handpick my set of crew members?
What's your greatest ambition?
To start my own film school someday for the passionate filmmakers at home.
What's your biggest fear?
Going sane in this insane world.
Does music helps you to play/direct, write?
It depends on the scenario. But I do have an interest in doing a musical, and it is definitely going to be helpful.
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the audience?
This is a tough question. I’d say my message is going to be about how powerful silence can be given when you are in an emotionally driven situation.
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar.....
Thank you, The Academy for this honorable award.
Today I stand on this platform humbled by the experience I underwent. This Oscar is not only to me but for my mother, my father, my friends, my beloved grandparents and the AFI editing cohort who found and took me in under their wings when I came in as a lost, wandering filmmaker who was in need of a hand. This Oscar also is to you who stood by me in my good and bad times and my professors who genuinely believe in me. “Neengae illamae naan illae”, without you I wouldn’t be here. I love you very much, thank you.
Gianluca Passarelli - Interview
I was born in Naples 31 years ago. I graduated in Theater and Drama at the international academy "Le Cometa" in Rome in 2013. I played as actor in many theaters with great exponents of Italian theater including Gigi Proietti, Alessandro Preziosi, Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli. I performed the role of doctor Angelo Garrone in the italian soap opera "Un posto al sole". I graduated in Film Directing at the "Tracce S. n. c." Film School in Rome. I shot two shorts, the first entitled "Forty Days" and the second "Shells" . For the future, I am always excited to embark on new creative paths and to face new challenges in different areas.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor?
Since I was a child. My parents took me to the cinema to watch not only cartoons but also the more challenging movies. I loved it and already dreamed about directing a movie. Even at home, my mother bought me many videotapes and we enjoyed watching them also in their original language.
How did your family react?
My family always supported me even when I decided to move from acting to directing and writing. Thanks to them, I graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Art and I was able to enroll in an advanced directing course.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
As examples of living directors, I am inspired by Terrence Malick, Paul Thomas Anderson and Paolo Sorrentino, for their way of shooting and their points of view. Regarding older directors, I am inspired by Fellini, Truffaut, Scola, Buñuel.
Who's your biggest fan?
My parents and my brother but also my whole family. I also want to mention my friends, who can't wait to see my projects every time.
What brings you inspiration the most?
My memories, my life and how some of my feelings are also reflected in the lives of others. Of course, when I look at the sea it gives me a beneficial effect on the imagination.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
If I have to dream big, I'd like to work with Leonardo Di Caprio, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep and Jessica Chaistain. As directors, the ones I have already mentioned above.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
No, none that I remember in particular.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
There are two: one is 8 and a half by Federico Fellini, because I have reviewed the inner drama of all those who make or try to make art in the face of the incessant fury of time. He taught me the problem of all this. We create it and that we get stuck in our thoughts. The other is Paolo Sorrentino's La Grande Bellezza, and how he faces the mourning of a past love that blocked him and made him a mask in front of everyone.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
No, never. When I have to choose between chasing my dreams and temporary work, I always choose dreams. In fact, I've always quit the jobs I've done to keep myself dreaming.
On set what excites you the most?
Create and invent a new world, just like a child does when he plays. Enter a new dimension that is part of your reality.
And what scares you the most ?
Not being able to finish the scene for reasons of time.
What's your next project?
I am writing my first feature film on the subject of work and how young people struggle to find one and when they have it, they are not even happy with their choice.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Fellini, without a doubt.
An actor is made of....
Creation, invention and above all a lot of imagination to be inspired by already seen ideas and transformig them into something of one's own.
For you Cinema is....
Freedom
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
Yes, of course, they have dramatic power in the image.
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
Yes, as anyone who wants to do this job.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
Of course, anything can happen in life. For now, I think about realizing my projects, then who knows how it will go.
Ola Wallinder - Interview
Ola Wallinder is an award-winning Swedish actor. He’s 41 years old and he’s educated at the Stockholm University of the Arts. He’s a bilingual actor and he’s working with both film and theatre. Ola has written and produced two short films in recent years. The latest film Cactus has been winning awards at several festivals around the world, including for Best Actor. Ola will also return to the theatre stage again in the spring of 2022.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor?
When I was a kid actor in a community theatre in my neighborhood.
How did your family react?
They still think I should grow up an get a real job.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
Vince Gilligan (I love Breaking bad).
Who's your biggest fan?
Florence film awards
What brings you inspiration the most?
Great film, music and theatre. And spending time in the archipelago.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
Steve McQueen.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
My Life as a Dog. One of my favorite movies of all time.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
The Godfather. A true masterpiece.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
No no no! My soul would die if I stopped acting and making art.
On set what excites yuo the most?
The power of NOW! There’s nothing like it anywhere else.
And what scares you the most ?
To act badly, make a fool of myself, let the director down and destroy the film.
What's your next project?
A film I'm working on now. It's early in the process, but hopefully it will be shot in the summer of 2023.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Michael Fassbender
An actor is made of....
Gold
For you Cinema is....
Better than reality.
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
Yes. Casablanca, Persona and Citizen Kane certainly have.
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
Who hasn't?
Do you think you're gonna win it?
Ha, ha! God knows!
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Kimber Leigh - Interview
Born and educated in Pennsylvania, Kimber Produced over 240 TV Episodes. Award winning actor/producer/director. Currently residing on the Big Island Hawaii. Journalist interviewing high profile individuals . Actor, Producer, and Director for over 50 films. Advisor to Celebrities, Business Owners, & CEO’s. Advisor to Producers Actors Actresses Models Authors Best Selling Author Greta GarBITCH and KU’U Aloha Frames from the Big Island.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor/director/ screen player?
My entire life has been a series of serendipitous experiences. When I was the age of seven ( this experience is in my book Greta GarBITCH published 2019) I was standing before a brilliant loving all knowing essence of pure white light. My entire future blazed before me of what my adult life would look like. Imagine being a young child having this expereince. Being part of the entertainment world was not the forefront of my passion at the age of seven, but it was shown to me (in the essence of that bright light) that unforgettable snowy night in Pittsburgh. Becoming a flight attendant was all I ever wanted to do growing up. I was able to accomplish that goal of being a flight attendant and finished a twenty-one year career with (the first ever deregulated airline in the world) America West Airlines. During my time at the airline there was an audition taking place for their first commercial announcing the new cities that were being added to their flight schedule. I auditioned, made the cut, and was the featured actress in that nationwide commercial. It was in that moment that the acting bug bit me and I knew that this is what I wanted to do for as long as I was alive. It made me feel alive like no other experience I had ever had up to that point as an adult.
How did your family react?
They never knew. Let me explain. Being raised in a very dysfunctional family was my biggest challenge in life. Receiving almost daily beatings (either physically or emotionally) from my raging alcoholic/drug addicted mother never brought about any kind of support or concern for my future from her. Because she abused alcohol and drugs almost daily, she succumbed to her addictions early on in her life and was passed away by the time this opportunity of acting presented itself to me. I had two brothers (who committed suicide at an early age) so they both were also passed. I never got to see what their reaction may have been about choosing
to be an actor. My father had ailing health in his later years (due to all of these deaths) so I kept a lot of my life hidden from him so he could focus on his health. He had been through enough in his life already. The early acting journey for me (for a long time) was a very singular one. I do have one remaining brother living, my husband, children and their children, who I would say are very very supportive of my choice to be engaged in filmmaking. My existing family members do encourage and support me in every way they can. I hope that my choices inspire them to go after whatever their own life passions are.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
My muse is Jesus Christ because “Through him I can do all things.”
I would not start any new day or attempt any project without him. (I have done that before and the results were disappointing and disastrous ) Before starting any project we encourage our team members to pray together for the best outcome. We pray that the Christ energy works through each one of us. We pray that our projects touch those that may need laughter to lighten their mood or maybe our film holds a certain message they need to hear. Whether our projects are comedic or inspirational we pray that whoever is watching will be entertained and want to watch more of our films in the future.
Who's your biggest fan?
Short answer.....I do not quite honestly know.
What brings you inspiration the most?
What inspires me most is nature and its abundant beauty. The sun and its warmth as it hits my face. The sound of the water as it splashes fiercely against the molten black lava. Putting my bare feet in the sand and watching as I make foot prints as I walk along the shore line. Listening to the birds with their endless tunes chirping in sync with their surroundings. The buzz of the people that surround me and the noises they make as they go about their day. I get quiet, relax and listen to all of these sounds as they break up the monotony of the moment and my imagination sparks in that instance. Those sparks turn into creative thoughts that become the essence of just what I need to become inspired to start or complete an idea, a film, a book or a project, like this interview.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
Because I was born from the world of Indie filmmaking when wanting to make another film I desire to work with those talents that I am already familiar with. You become an extended family and know just what to expect on a film set. With that being said, I may mention some names and no one will be able to relate to who they are if they are not active in the indie film community where I am from in Arizona. Though I currently live on the Big Island of Hawaii I miss my home away from home (Arizona) where I have left my creative heart behind. There is a vast indie filmmaker population in Arizona and many of film family still live there and are successfully and actively creating as I write this. If offered the chance to work with anyone there right now I would feel blessed and honored to collaborate with directors John Kestner, James Arnett, Drew O Kane, Enzo Treppa as well as actors, Klor Rowland, Michael Harrelson, Dave Karl and Janie Barnes just to name a very small few. There are so many more directors and actors in Arizona that I would feel honored deep gratitude if asked to join them on any set.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
The movie that taught me the most would be The Secret, a 2006 Australian- American spirituality documentary. I was on an acting set of the TV series called Hidden Palms in 2007. It was the last day of shooting after being on that set for six months. The last scene we shot was a party scene and when the director said “cut” the actors stayed a bit behind talking with their peers about how awesome we all thought of our experience on set. Out of the blue someone walked over to me and handed me a silver disk with the films title written on it with a felt pen that said The Secret (housed inside a clear cd case) and only said this to me “Watch this film when you get home.” then they quickly melted into the crowd of actors on set.I did not even get the chance to say, “thank you!” When I arrived home I went directly to the DVD player and put the disk in and played the film over and over and over again. I must have watched it over 35 times throughout that month and still watch it to this day. Out of every film that I have ever watched this film had the most impact one my life. It changed it in every good way that a life could be changed. I took what information served my life best and left the rest.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
I am not certain there is an artist living today that has never thought about quitting. The obstacles that you have to overcome (especially in Indie filmmaking) are challenging at best. One of the biggest challenges being the cost that is associated with making a film. We ask ourselves questions such as, can you pay your actors? Will the pay be sufficient enough? Can you stay on budget? Will there be enough budget to pay your editor? Will there be enough money leftover for marketing the film? The list goes on. So! A big fat YES to that question. You always think about quitting. Now whether you give into that feeling or not is what predicts your future success. There will always be a way to overcome an obstacle. I think the first step in that direction is to believe that YOU CAN!
On set what excites you the most?
What excites me most being on set is having that platform for creativity. Being able to surround myself with like minded artists who come together to bring life to the characters written in the script. Feeling like one big family with a common goal. And knowing that is is a once in a lifetime experience for me.
And what scares you the most ?
Hmmm. This question took me a few days to reflect upon. I feel I have overcome so many of my lifelong fears up to this point in my life. To ask me about something I feel I have already overcome made me stop and self reflect on this question until I had the answer to this question....
“Have I?”
After running through the rolodex of fears in my mind I was able to answer no to all of them except for this. To think that I have come all this way to earth and lived all this time on it and to then die and not leave a “loving everlasting footprint” on this earth plane, THAT would be a waste of the gift of time and THAT is my “biggest fear”.
What's your next project?
We are very excited to share here that we are in the process of editing our first film documentary about the filming of our award winning comedy short called, Sand in the Crack, written by John Kestner. This film short was shot on the Big Island of Hawaii where we had very limited resources for shooting a successful film. One of those limitations was not having the equipment we needed such as cameras, camera operators, sound equipment.(get the idea) We were offered by Jim and Elena Thornton (our DP’s) that they would make the trip to the Big Island, bring their equipment and shoot this short film. They were only here for ten days so we were mostly at the mercy of the weather here on the island. We needed it to co- operate so that we could get this comedy in the can before they both had to jet back to the mainland. The other struggle we were at the mercy of was the actors schedules. Some actors were moving back to the mainland during that same time frame. We had to make certain that we captured every shot needed before they moved. This documentary(with the working title) How to film with Limited Resources, will showcase the many challenges of filming on a “shoe string budget” while crossing every challenge off the list.
After conquering the struggles mentioned above we garnered several awards for Best Comedy Film Short/Best Actress in a short film.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Well, if I am going to steal, I am going to steal more than one artists career! For me it would be the career’s of Goldie Hawn and Audrey Hepburn. Goldie Hawn for her comedic talent and her authentic nature. I especially admire her strength, femininity, and talent, along with her respect for filmmaking. Her love of family and Goldie’s long committed relationship with Kurt Russell. Anything Goldie Hawn makes I am watching for sure. In fact, when making our short film, Sand in the Crack, I chose music that resonated a bit with her full feature film called Overboard made in 1987. (a romantic comedy directed by Garry Marshall starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell) I would also choose Audrey Hepburn (British actress) and humanitarian. Everything about her screams class and talent. Of course my favorite movie of my that she starred in (I am sure many of you loved also) Breakfast at Tiffany’s (filmed in 1961) need I say more about that “little black dress” I believe she put that dress on the map! When I learned that Marilyn Monroe was to have been cast instead of Audrey, I feel in love with her acting even more so. She layered her character, Holly Golightly, with so much fragile strength, grace and “barley hanging by a thread” fear of losing love. She is the epitome of elegance. I relate to her also because I too am an introvert. Never easy to put ourselves out there for everyone to see and see deeply into your acting soul. Yet that is what we do for the art that we love so much.
An actor/director/screen player is made of....
An actor director screen player is made up of their true authentic selves giving themselves selflessly to the camera and to their audience. They bear their souls (without filters) allowing the audience to see through their layered depths. There is deep trust between all parties of the project. They are all working toward the the same goal to finish the project no matter what out of respect for everyones time, commitment and money. Everything is at stake to finish the film and delivery it on a shiny platter to the silver screen and then to the eyes of the viewers. These are the likely qualities that I believe makes the components of the above mentioned people in this question. These actor’s, director’s and screen player’s behold the triat’s of trust, commitment, passion, authenticity, creativity and last but not least, they are extremely passionate!
For you Cinema is....
Cinema is an art form of moving frames that line up impressing upon the viewer a story that’s composing in the minds of those who come together with one common goal, to produce a paramount story. That one component is to enable the audience to disconnect for just a moment from their own reality, no matter how brief that moment is. On an emotional level cinema is taking a small vacation for your daily chores and throwing your emotional self into the self of your favorite character/s with that character leaving you wanting more.
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
Absolutely they have a powerful impact! Think about the contrast between black and white. There are only two layers to the films production of color. Complete attention to detail in those black and white films is utterly necessary in order to draw the audience in and stay in the story. ie When they used the focus of smoke as it rises off a lit cigarette. That smoke slightly adds another layer of color such as grey. There is tremendous detail to the outfitting of the characters and scene setting is extravagant in order to draw you in and from that first moment. The audience starts to use their own imagination which fills in the missing colors in the film. I find it an extremely intriguing way of filmmaking. I was fortunate in my career to be cast in a black and white silent film called Sweet Silence. (renamed after the original film, Sweet Connection, with writer/director Diane Dresback 2010) I won an acting award for the color version of that film at the Arizona Film and Media Expo. I was hosting that event that year and was the one announcing the acting awards for the evening. You can imagine my surprise when I opened the envelope and read my own name that appeared on the card as the winner. A once in a lifetime experience!
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
For me it’s not an end goal. I assume it has to do with my belief of being independent. I am an indie filmmaker and Indie filmmakers rarely win Oscars. I feel the genre is a real underdog as Oscar winners go.(No offense to anyone) This particular underdog has to fight insurmountable odds to land upon the success of winning an Oscar.(my humble opinion)To make films on a “slim to no budget” is a task of itself. Add on finding talented like minded people you want to work with, completing the film and have the film become award winning in the most prestigious film festivals creating huge buzz and awe. I just don’t see that happening for me as my time is running out. So for now I will continue to make films that motivate the audience bring hope or an emotional connection or perhaps produce a light hearted feeling and or “out loud laughter” too whomever may be in need.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
You never know what life has in your vortex waiting for you. That is the beauty of life and what gets me out of bed in the morning, the not knowing! However, I do feel I am already a winner! I win every time I wake up. I win every time my kids or their kids call me on the phone to tell me they love me and they are safe and happy. I win because I am in the greatest of health. I win because I have a husband who loves me (and I love him) and who supports me everyday. I win because I am choosing to feel like a winner. And you can too!
So YES!!! I Imagine I have already won in the game of life!
I would like to thank Florence Film Awards for this wonderful opportunity to have this interview and Mahalo to all the cast/crew members I have worked with on all the many films we have done together to bring us together here in this moment.
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Nicolas Bullentini - Interview
Nicolas Mario Bullentini he's an actor, rapper, martial artist, and director from Reno, NV. His most recent project is a martial arts action comedy called, “Just Another Day in Reno”, which is a multi-award winning short film that he wrote, produced, directed, choreographed, and played the lead role in.He absolutely loves action and comedy. He dual majored at the University of Reno, Nevada in Psychology and Philosophy, receiving a bachelors degree in both. He believes that film is a great tool that can be used as a means of teaching and helping people by making them think deeper about life and themselves. He use psychology and philosophy on a daily basis when it comes to cinematography and just being an artist in general. There is an old saying that you need to be the change you wish to see in the world: "I believe that cinema, when used intentionally, is a great medium to reach people and teach them more about deeper concepts of life and the world around them" he says.
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
Life already has too much drama. Load me up with some comedy!
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
If life ever imitates art then something has gone severely wrong. Art should always imitate life, in every way. As soon as life begins to imitate art, then there is no creativity. There is only conformity to an already developed concept just to sustain the idea, instead of generating new ones. Art imitates life.
Which is the best Moment on set?
The best moment on set is when everything is finally put into place and you are out there just absolutely killing it. Whether it be nailing your lines or hitting your cues, or just when everyone around you is on point with whatever the project calls for. There’s a certain feeling that it instills when everything is hitting it’s mark.
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
If I have gone through an entire week and at least one person hasn’t gone out of their way to tell me that I’m not good enough or that I’ll never make it then something has gone severely wrong and is very off about that week.
How can you stay focused on your goal?
Discipline. Discipline lasts longer than motivation. Not only discipline, but also a willingness to fail. If you are afraid to fail in life, you may as well sit at home and do nothing.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
I’ve had a few moments that were less than ideal, but I’ve never had a full on breakdown. Nothing in this world is worth a complete meltdown of your mental health. Knowing this, it is difficult to stay upset for long periods of time.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
Both. Talent is always more of a blessing than a curse. However, just like anything that holds any sort of sway or power it can easily corrupt. So long as ones talents don’t go to their head, then I believe it is always a blessing.
What would you like to improve about yourself as an actor/director?
There’s always room for improvement in everything, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. I am always constantly seeking to improve myself in every form. If I had to answer truthfully, I’d say both nothing and everything.
What's the worst critic you have received?
I’ll never forget. It was one of my martial arts teachers who is also an international actress. I will not name names, but I really looked up to her. She was a hero to me, in every sense of the word. I really idolized her. She told me that I wouldn't make it in the industry and that there are people much more famous than me that are more deserving. She was pretty malevolent about it too, and I don’t think I've ever been more discouraged about anything in my entire life. I’ve won multiple awards since then, so hey, but it still sticks with me to this day. I never want to discourage anyone from pursuing what they believe in.
If you weren't an actor/director what would you like to be?
That’s a good question. I could give the generic answer and say happy, but truthfully when I was young I wanted to become a proffesional soccer player. And I almost did!
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
Rainbow colored. All facets of life and the world belong to the screen. Either that or opaque. Cinema should be a glimpse of life, so every color belongs and not just any one.
A day without a movie is…
A very long day at work.
If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
It depends. If I could use that fame and money to help with my next projects that I actually believe in and would want to produce then by all means. If that didn’t come with it, then I could easily pass. It’s my belief that sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to do to be able to do the things you do want to do.
What's your greatest ambition?
My greatest ambition would be to make a living off being 100% genuinely myself.
What's your biggest fear?
My biggest fear besides the deep ocean would probably be just getting too old to move on my own.
Does music helps you to play/direct, write?
Definitely. In fact, I was a rapper before an actor and director. That’s what led me into the cinematography world in the first place. Writing songs as well as directing and acting in music videos. That’s literally what got me started in the industry. Without hip hop I would not be who I am today.
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the audience?
I would show the benefits of kindness and working together. This would be very easy to portray in a silent film, and in fact has been used before for psychology lessons with children.
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar…..
As soon as I win an Oscar you guys will know!
Claudio Nelson Pereyra - Interview
Born in Argentina. Claudio studied audiovisual communication in Buenos Aires, Argentina.He lives in Miami and worked for more than 28 years in the Industry, excelling in television production. Producer in Spanish broadcasting like channel 41 America TeVe Miami
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
I prefer drama, because i like to reflect in my projects the social problems that happen in the world.
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
Life imitates art, many film omen future events. The vision of a film maker is to see beyond than the reality shown today.
Which is the best Moment on set?
The best moment on the set is to see the hard-work of pre-production come alive when i say action.
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
Yes, many times ,but they only helped me chase my dreams and work harder than ever.
How can you stay focused on your goal?
The passion of doing a new project is the only things that keeps me focused on my goals.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
No , ive been in the industry for 30 years and everyday its a new battle. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, but you always have the next day to start over.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
It's a blessing, but the preparation of studyng only helps bring your talent to the next level.
What would you like to improve about yourself as a filmmaker?
As a Director and Screen player, i look for new techniques and i learn from others directors on how to better my craft.
What's the worst critic you have received?
The worst critic i have received was that one of my projects didn't touch the audience or connect with them in any way.
If you weren't a filmmaker what would you like to be?
If i weren't a director or screenplayer i would've liked to be a musician. I started playing guitar at very early age, and i would've like to dedicate myself to that full time if i never became a Director.
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
If cinema was a color it would be red because red represents passion.
A day without a movie is...
A dark day.
If someone offered you to direct/write a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
No, because my vision as a director needs to be included in every project i do, and if it isn't then i couldn't possibly do it, no matter how much money or fame is guaranteed.
What's your greatest ambition?
The chase of winning and Oscar is my greatest ambition even if don't ever win one, the chase is what keeps me alive and motivated.
What's your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is to fail my family in any aspect of my life, but i know that my kids will continue the passion of the Arts, so i need to be an example of perseverance to them.
Does music helps you to direct, write?
Yes, music inspire me not only when i write but during every step of the project.
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the
audience?
My messages would show the audience that domestic violence, discrimination and child abuse is wrong and we as a society need to put a stop to it.
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar.....
The journey to get here has not been easy, but has been a thrilling experience, getting here is the result of hard work not only mine but of a grand team of professionals and my family there supporting me along the way.
JC Andreu - Interview
JC Andreu is a French director and producer who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2022. He grew up in Paris and moved to the US to help shape the future of filmmaking the same way it shaped him. Distinguished by his determination, attention to details, and meaningful feedback, he's directed and produced multiple short films, culminating in his thesis film: Vagabond -- a story inspired by his background as an international student. He now lives in Los Angeles where he hopes to continue telling meaningful and insightful stories
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
Comedy
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
Same difference
Which is the best Moment on set?
The best moment on set is when you look into the monitor and see your story suddenly come to life for the first time, becoming bigger than even you, its own creator.
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
Only myself.
How can you stay focused on your goal?
I learned to take feedback only from people I'd go to for advice.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
I got close many times.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
It depends on how you use it.
What would you like to improve about yourself as a filmmaker?
I'd like to learn how to better distinguish between good and bad criticism.
What's the worst critic you have received?
During the late script stages, my professor reviewed my script and told me that it was the wrong story. The original ending was more of a drama than a thriller, and it was a rough awakening to see that I had forgotten about who my audience really was.
If you weren't a filmmaker what would you like to be?
A composer.
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
Indigo
A day without a movie is...
... a day making one.
If someone offered you to direct a movie that you despise
but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
Yes, comfort is often a catalyst for passion and creation.
What's your greatest ambition?
My greatest ambition is to find the greatest stories there is to tell, and help tell them.
What's your biggest fear?
Going deaf
Does music helps you to direct, write?
100%. I cannot write without making a playlist for my stories.
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the
audience?
Perspectives are unique, but experiences are shared.
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar...
"This trophy isn't mine, I'm just an individual who plays one of the most collaborative team sports in the world: filmmaking. I'm here to represent those people I've worked with from the very start, those who believed in me and those who let me believe in them. To them I say congratulations, come look at it any time."
Santiago Larrauri - Interview
He started in front of the camera at the age of 14. He was in between rounds in a kickboxing match when he was recruited into a martial arts film by a Chinese director. He only worked behind the scenes as a script cleaner for film at the age of 19 quite by accident. He was an actor working on one of veteran director Cirio Santiago’s many action films. He has written 14 international based scripts. His last movie, the short film, "Makeover #2dye4" which he wrote (based on a story by Geraldine Tan), and directed has garnered over 30 awards worldwide. He has 4 full length feature screenplays in various screenplay festivals, 2 of which have already won in several film festivals. He has recently been commissioned to write and direct 3 short screenplays in Canada and one full length feature back in Asia as entries for 2023.
What's the absolutely necessary ingredient to be a good actor/director/screenplayer?
This industry is 10% luck and 90% perseverance. With perseverance comes learning. Learning develops skills and skills gets the job done. Luck may get you in the door, but perseverance keeps you running through the halls.
First and last cinematographic crush?
Schindler's List and The Revenant
How old you were when you decided you wanted to be an actor/director/screenplayer?
I started out as an actor at the age of 14 but it was in my mid 20's when I found myself gravitating towards the camera. Not too long after I began writing as well.
For you a Film is...
A symphony of each crew and cast member's artistic and technical expression.
What do you feel when you're acting/directing/writing?
Alive
You can go to the Movies with an actor/director/screenplayer that you love. What kind of movie do you choose and with who you're gonna whatch it?
I would watch No Country for Old Men and I'd take David Fincher and Ethan Coen and ask them what they would differently and start taking notes.
Audrey Hepburn used to say “Nothing is Impossible”, what do you think about it?
Nothing is impossible but it all comes at a price. It's really just a question of how much you are willing to pay for it.
Can you live just of your passion?I
I used to till the pandemic hit. Slowly getting back there.
What's more important talent or luck?
Talent. Luck may land you a project but it's talent that will keep bringing them in.
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie...
Cast Away.. I'll need tips on how to survive.
Have you ever accepted a part/ a movie to direct/ a script to write even if you didn't like the project?
Many. I work in many projects I don't particularly like to be able to afford working on the projects I do.
What's the best compliment you have received about your Job?
More than the awards, I'd say it's when the fans or competition judges send you their compliments.
Are you satisfied about your career?
No. I still have to rebuild my post pandemic career.
Do you have a good luck charm?
My shot list.
Which is the worst moment on set ?
When I realized I grossly over estimated the capabilities of the man I hired to be my DP. Everything went downhill from there.
How do you feel when a job you've been part of it's ending?
A hint of sadness perhaps but more so an anticipation for the next project.
Have you ever lied to get a part/job?
Yes. At the beginning of my career and had to develop my skills quickly to match my claim. Lesson learned.
If you should win an Oscar your first taught would go to…
My mentors.
Christopher Arkley - Interview
Chris began his career in theatre at the age of 12, and after several years in the industry, began to transition towards film-making after finding a passion for creative visual storytelling. He founded Out of the Ark Productions with the vision of enabling businesses and clients to share that passion, and bring an exciting, high class look to their digital media content, and use cinematic creativity to make the everyday world a more interesting, vibrant and engaging place. In 2022, Chris decided to use his years of experience in the industry and follow his passion of Film Making. His first film, “Eigengrau” gained national and international acclaim, winning awards in the London International Film Festival, Florence Film Awards, AIMM, Canadian Cinematography Awards, London Movie Awards, and more.
When did you decide you wanted to be a Director?
I think I always knew it’s something I wanted to do. Back in my teens and my early theatre days when I was performing, I always had a desire to work behind the scenes, crafting the story and putting everything together and looking at the bigger picture. As I moved into the wold of film, that naturally progressed into taking on that director role and really being imaginative with regards to the plot, how we convey that on camera, and really having that attention to detail.
How did your family react?
They’ve know I’ve been wanting to make this leap for years now, so the support I had was amazing! I think they were proud to see me finally believing in myself enough to take the plunge and follow my dreams, and I really couldn’t be more grateful for all the support and love they’ve shown.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
I try to take inspiration from as many creative people as I can, and there are so many people in this industry that I look up to for varying reasons. Danny Boyle has always been a forerunner in my mind, and I just love the work he does, the emotions his work conveys and the power behind his storytelling.
Who's your biggest fan?
I think my four year old son would take that one! He absolutely loves getting involved with all the camera equipment and taking photos, and he’s always there to keep me motivated behind the scenes
What brings you inspiration the most?
Having an amazing team of people to work with. I was so lucky with Eigengrau to have a brilliant cast and crew who were all so enthusiastic about the film and the character development, and they all had fantastic ideas to bring to the table. Having a team like that is a really, really important asset and it’s a big part of what I look for when recruiting for projects.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
I would have loved to have had the opportunity to work alongside Stanley Kubrick, and just get a glimpse of what went on in his mind, and how he translated that to screen. As far as actors go, ever since Toby Maguire’s performance in ‘Brothers’, I’d love to get a chance to work on a project with him that can tap back into that incredible raw emotion.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
American Pshyco always stands out to me as an example of the film adaptation just nailing it perfectly. The whole tone and atmosphere of the film is just a perfect representation, and I think the performances from the cast really take it to a new level.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
One that always has a place in my heart is 2013’s ‘Oblivion’ with Tom Cruise. The way it conveyed such a powerful story with such a small core cast for the most part was incredibly clever, and the whole structure of the film from its pacing to its stellar soundtrack really resonated with me, and does to this day. It teaches you the importance of not needing to rely on excessive dialogue or huge elaborate set pieces, but that you can tell some really powerful stories through really minute and carefully considered details.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
There have been moments where I’ve wondered if it’s all worth it, and to be fair I still have those moments! It’s quite easy to fall into a creative rut and just loose that vision for a bit, and it can be quite hard to get back into the mindset for it when life in general gets you down. For me, being around other creative people and bouncing ideas off each other really helps to get past those roadblocks, and seeing each other succeed in your own areas is a really big motivator when you’re struggling.
On set what excites you the most?
I love seeing a scene that I’ve planned and imagined in my head come to life, and seeing how it looks compared to my original vision. Seeing the casts interpretation of the script and how they deliver it really fascinates me.
And what scares you the most?
Whenever I’m shooting on set I get incredibly anxious about accidentally loosing all the days footage! I’ll end up with about four backups of everything and I’ll still have moments of panic thinking it’s all about to go missing.
What's your next project?
Now wouldn’t that be telling! Aside from the day to day Videography work I’m doing with clients, I’ve got some really interesting stories in the pipeline, and I’ve recently just completed the script for the Eigengrau Sequel, so I’m really excited to get back on set with the cast and crew again and delve deeper into that story. There’s some really interesting, quite dark stuff going on which I think the audience is going to love.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
For me, this career is about bringing a legacy, with memorable stories and characters that will last through generations. I can’t think of a better example than John Lasseter, who has crafted some of the most iconic characters in movie history, right from the very beginning with Buzz and Woody! So to have that kind of impact on the cinematic world would be an honour, and at that point, I would know for certain I’d made my mark.
A Director is made of….
Patience. Lots of patience! It can be quite tasting when you spend weeks planning out a certain shot and think you’ve perfectly imagined how it’ll look, but then when you come to the day of the shoot, you realise there’s no way you’re actually going to achieve that, so you have to come up with something entirely new on the spot. Eigengrau really taught me a lot when it comes to having to adapt a shoot to the environment and other constraints you come up against making a film, so I think it’s so important for a director to have that ability to take a step back with an analytical eye and not just throw in the towel when it all goes wrong, because let’s be honest, that happens more often that you expect!
For you Cinema is….
A way to share stories and emotions through creativity, in a way that people can connect with, resonate with, and let their imaginations run wild with their own interpretations and imaginations. It’s the one place where there really are no limits to what you can do or where you can let your mind take you.
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
Absolutely! I think there’s very much a time and a place for it, and you have to have a good reason to shoot in that way, but if the story and production benefit from that kind of style, I think it can really make a huge impact. It’s certainly something I’d love to try out sometime and experiment with.
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
Who hasn’t? Of course, a future win on that scale would be such an honour and it’s certainly on my bucket list, but for me, making films isn’t about the awards you win at the end of it, but it’s about being able to share my ideas and creativity with like minded people, and have fun doing it! For me, this is my passion and if I can make a successful career out of it, then I see that as a massive bonus.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
When I first released Eigengrau, I didn’t expect a single award or nomination. Don’t get me wrong, I was incredibly proud of what we’d produced and the first few people I screened it to were amazed by what we’d made on such a shoestring budget, but I never imagined the response would be as incredible as it has been. Up to now we’ve won awards in five different countries and had nominations in even more, which is far beyond my wildest dreams when we first started shooting. So, who knows, anything is possible!
Laura Burnett - Interview
Laura Burnett started her career as an actress in Los Angeles. She studied Strasberg and Meisner and was in indie films and a national commercial. She started studying editing which landed her a job on the Dick Wolf true crime series, “Crime and Punishment.” From there, she worked in different areas of production on network tv shows for FOX, NBC, VH1, MTV. In New York City, she became an associate producer on A&E documentaries, and independent film documentaries. She has worked as a producer for the last 13 years for the Discovery ID documentary true crime series and Discovery science documentaries. In her spare time, in order to create her own projects; she has written, directed and produced 3 music videos; two of which were for the indie label Secretly Canadian for the band “Windsor for the Derby.” She wrote, directed, produced and starred in “Blind Truth” which is her first film and her directorial debut.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor/director/ screenplayer?
I was inspired to be an actor when I was 7 years old because my mom told me I had talent during skits and because I used to choreograph dance numbers. I was a ham, so I would do celebrity impressions and make people laugh. Later in life after producing on documentaries, I was inspired to be a screenwriter and director because I had innate creative talent and I wanted to use these unique talents because being artistic is my passion.
How did your family react?
Not well. They never understood the freelance world and lack of benefits. They wanted me to have a secure stable job and told me to be a secretary and move up at a company.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
When I was 7, I saw David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust on tv and I was blown away. My mom bought me all his albums and I used to act out his songs. He was so fiercely unique and nonconformist; he inspired me to be true to myself.
Who's your biggest fan?
It would have been my acting coaches. They thought I was very talented and this motivated me to continue acting. My coach Brian said I was the most talented actor he had ever taught. These kind words boosted me up and made me believe in my abilities.
What brings you inspiration the most?
Music inspires me the most because of how it moves me.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
There are so many actors and directors I love, so it is hard answer, but for a director it’s Steven Spielberg. He’s number one for me.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
I am not sure. I thought the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings series was amazing.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
Star Wars, IV, V, VI, if you count them as one long movie.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
Yes. It feels like a thousand or thousands of times.
On set what excites you the most?
I love being on set because of the excitement of the locations, the action and seeing it come together live.
And what scares you the most ?
Nothing scares me about being on set.
What's your next project?
I have 2 short films that will be done this year. I would like to make “Blind Truth” into a feature. I also have a true crime story I optioned and would like to make it a limited series or a feature. These are my goals.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Well I wouldn’t steal. So, the answer is no one.
But, in an alternate reality, I wish my career could have been like Shawn Levy’s. He is very blessed and talented. Actually, anyone who has been able to utilize all their talents; become successful and make successful tv series and movies while making a living with their natural gifts is on my list.
An actor/director/screenplayer is made of....
a well of creativity.
For you Cinema is....
A creative way to tell a story.
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
I love them because I love old movies, but I don’t know how much the general public does.
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
When I was younger and pursuing acting I did a few times, but it felt weird.
My dream back then was to be a successful working actor then I knew I could support myself and make a living doing a passion.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
I don’t think about that, but I get inspired by people like the director for Coda last year, Barry Jenkins or any break out actress, screenwriter etc. who wins.
Tiffany Colling - Interview
Tiffany Colling is a screenwriter residing in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. She works at Joesph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario. She enjoy writing screenplays and she hopes to see one of them on the big screen or TV one day.
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
I prefer both comedy and drama, romance, and Christmas stories mainly.
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
Life imitates art and art imitates life depending on how you view it.
Which is the best Moment on set?
The best moment on set for me would be seeing my work finally coming to life.
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
I have been told numerous times that I am not good or my work wasn't good enough, but I haven't and won't let that stop me.
How can you stay focused on your goal?
My goal is to have one of my screenplays produced. All i can do is continue to hope that one will be produced one day.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
The job that i do, anyone could easily have a breakdown, however, I have never had one but it has been stressful.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
Talent can be both a blessing and a curse. It is great to have a talent, but sometimes people can take advantage of you because of it.
What would you like to improve about yourself as ascreenplayer?
I don't write the way most screenwriters do so I guess I would be looking into reading books on how to write better.
What's the worst critic you have received?
I think the worst critic I ever received was be told that the one screenplay I wrote is unfilmable. I think anything is filmable as long as it is done properly.
If you weren't screenplayer what would you like to be?
I am proud to be a front line worker so even if I wasn't a screenwriter, I would still be a front line worker. I enjoy helping people.
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
I think cinema should be a rainbow of colors blending together. Without cinema, life would be boring, the same goes for music.
A day without a movie is...
No cinema for a day means life has slowed down and looks dull.
If someone offered you to write a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
If someone ask me to direct or produce or write something I despised, i would still do not for the money but because i would be able to showcase my talents.
What's your greatest ambition?
The greatest ambition of anyone I think is just to try and the best that you can be.
What's your biggest fear?
My biggest fear has always been someone considering me a failure. I don't want people thinking that I can't do something when in reality I can.
Does music helps you to write?
Music is a blessing. It always makes me feel better and it does help when I write. Sometimes certain lyrics can make you stop and think and give you a boost in everything you do.
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the audience?
Silent movies.... I would try to express what I am trying to say the best I can. Try to feel what the characters are saying and feeling themselves. Try to imagine their world in our world.
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar.....
Thank you to the Academy for taking a chance on me and showing the world what I can do. Thank you to everyone for going to see my film, it means so much to me to share my thoughts and dreams with the world. Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me in this journey. I love you all!
Jayce Bertrand - Interview
Jay Dennis (born Jayce Bertrand) has been enamored with writing as a craft for as long as he could put words together. He first began experimenting with storytelling in the sixth grade, when he wrote his first rough, rough draft of a novel. In only seven years, Jay’s passion for writing has only continued to grow, finding him continuously participating in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. For the duration of his time with this event, he has won seven gold medals at the regional level, as well as a National Gold Medal, as well as the American Voices Award. Jay Dennis is currently studying Writing for Film and TV at Chapman University, where he hopes to continue to grow and evolve as a storyteller.
What's the absolutely necessary ingredient to be a good screenplayer?
A love of the art. All other aspects of filmmaking can be taught and/or earned: connections, money, prestige, etc. But if someone does not have a baseline love for storytelling, there will be a lack of passion throughout the entire process of making a film. A person does not have to be necessarily good at making movies or telling a story when they first start out, but if they have a genuine love for the craft and a passion to keep going, they will find a way to tell a compelling story on the screen.
First and last cinematographic crush?
I’m going to assume that this is referencing shots from a movie rather than actual crushes (if it is vice versa, it would be Princess Leia as a kid and Jenna Ortega right now, but let’s keep that between us!). The first shot in a movie that stood with me would probably have to be the “Twin Suns” scene from Star Wars: A New Hope. That was the first time I was ever amazed at what I was looking at on the screen. As far as my last cinematic “crush”, I’d probably be inclined to choose is the shot of Doughboy walking away at the end of Boyz in the Hood.
How old were you when you decided you wanted to be a screenplayer?
Well, I first wanted to be an actor when I was seven, so my parents signed me up for acting classes, and I was auditioning in Hollywood for a few years. But after I decided I wanted to tell stories through another outlet, I first began messing around with writing when I was eleven. After I finished my first rough, rough draft of a novel, there was no stopping me. Since that day, I knew I was going to be a writer in one form or another.
For you a Film is…
The greatest development in storytelling practices since the invention of writing. Oral storytelling has existed since humans evolved to speak, and this practice evolved into radio and theater. But film has a unique ability to completely transport the viewer into the story in a way that spoken or written word cannot. Film is the perfect marriage of written, dramatic, and visual art, all working together to tell what could possibly become a perfect story.
What do you feel when you're acting/directing/writing?
I was never too good at math or science (that’s a gross understatement), but I always had a knack for English, especially creative writing. Furthermore, I never felt heard or respected by my teachers and other authority figures in my life. But when I wrote, and when I still write, I feel completely free, no chains or rules keeping me down. I can create worlds and stories that can say and express whatever I want. There are no real rules when it comes to writing, and my limits are only what I deem them to be.
You can go to the Movies with an actor/director/screenplayer that you love. What kind of movie do you choose and with whom are you gonna watch it?
I would most likely choose movies that follow children and young adults running around without parental supervision, causing trouble and growing up a la Mid90s, Boyz in the Hood, The Outsiders, or Moonrise Kingdom. I would love to watch one of these movies with either Spike Lee or the late John Singleton, as they have both made movies that could fit into this genre, so I think it would be an incredible experience to hear their insight on how to tell such a story.
Audrey Hepburn used to say “Nothing is Impossible”, what do you think about it?
I believe that deeming a thing “impossible” is just counting yourself out on your ability to do or achieve it. For something to be truly impossible, we would have to lack any urge or desire to do it at all. An impossible thing is entirely out of our grasp, and our minds are so vast and incredible that I am hard-pressed to find a single instance of something humanity desired that was found to truly be impossible to achieve.
Can you live just of your passion?
My answer depends on what you would describe as “living”. If you define it as making money and raising a family and all that is included in that experience, then I would say that you need passion to make such a life exciting, but otherwise, you would need other factors to maintain such a definition of living. However, if you define living as I do, i.e. taking each day as a chance to have a new experience, meet a new person, or find a new joy in life, then not only do I think you can “live” off of just passion, but I think you can’t live without passion.
What's more important: talent or luck?
Lucky people can win their riches or meet successful friends or be born with parents in the industry, but if they don’t have talent, their luck can only take them so far. When a person is consistently lucky, they end up losing their drive to try anything new. But if a person only has their talent to get by, they will take each day as a chance to refine their craft and grow in their love of their art.
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie…
The Warriors, I could watch that movie forever and never get bored of it.
Have you ever accepted a script to write even if you didn't like the project?
As a new film student, I’m finding more and more that my taste is going to be vastly different from the taste of my peers. However, projects have to be done regardless of whether I like my partner or not, so I frequently find myself working on projects that leave me less than enthusiastic about the end result. However, I take every one of these instances as a learning experience, and I like to think that, even if I utterly hate their vision, each person I’ll end up working with will have a point of view that will allow me to refine my personal craft.
What's the best compliment you have received about your Job?
“This play has transcended what kind of story you should be able to tell on stage, and yet you did it almost perfectly.”
Are you satisfied with your career?
Well, I can’t truly answer that, seeing that I don’t have much of a career to look back on! However at this point at the start of my time writing for film, I am truly amazed at how exciting this whole process is. I’ve only just begun, but I’m ready and anxiously awaiting more chances to keep furthering my career in writing!
Do you have a good luck charm?
I like to think that I have two guardian angels watching over me: my grandpa Dennis and my grandma Martha.
Which is the worst moment on set ?
The chaos of the first fifteen minutes of a shoot. Everyone is running around, no one knows exactly where anyone else is, the director is getting ready to direct, the make-up artists have total control over the actors. The anxiety that comes from those first fifteen minutes could be enough to derail the whole shoot at times.
How do you feel when a job you've been part of ends?
Slightly nostalgic, in a sense. When working on a project, it’s almost like you’re watching it grow up, grow its wings, and take off into the sky. By the time it’s over, you and the rest of the crew share an almost familial bond. We made this thing together, and now we have to let it go and let it fly.
Have you ever lied to get a part/job?
Unfortunately, I haven’t yet had the chance to pull off some daring caper to get the job of my dreams; all the jobs I’ve had have been obtained the old-fashioned way: applying and being lucky enough to get picked. Boring, I know.
If you should win an Oscar your first thought would go to....
I’d probably start crying like a baby- internally, of course, I’m on camera, after all- and try and get to the stage with as much decorum as humanly possible. As for thoughts? Well, if I am able to pinpoint a coherent thought at that moment, I’d probably be thinking about my mom, my dad, my brother, and all my friends and family back in Vegas who I know will be watching and supporting me, just like they always have.
Michael Van Patten - Interview
Michael Van Patten spent his youth studying classical music and transitioned to the art of dance and spent 35 years as a professional dancer and dance educator. After returning and graduating from UCLA he turned his talents to writing. His first short film, The Watchers, won best sci-fi film at the IFS film festival in L.A. His script for Drag Queen Ninjas has won best unproduced script at the Barcelona International Film Festival-Independent Spirit Awards and at the World Cinema Antwerp. He has also won Honorable Mentions at the London Movie Awards, Hollywood Gold Awards, Milan Gold Awards, Florence Film Awards, Paris Film Awards, and was a Finalist at the Big Apple Film Festival.
What's the absolutely necessary ingredient to be a good screenplayer?
I think the main ingredient to be a writer is creativity. The ability to creatively work through situations and scenes is essential.
First and last cinematographic crush?
I am a big fan of science fiction books and films, so I really enjoyed the creativity and execution of The Matrix, Avatar and Lord of The Rings.
How old were you when you decided you wanted to be a screenplayer?
Although I had a propensity for writing as a youth, it was not until I was in my fifties that I started writing screenplays. It's never too late.
For you a Film is...
For me a film is a chance to watch a good story that moves me in either a fun way or a thought provoking event that keeps me growing.
What do you feel when you're writing?
When I am writing I feel a sense of confidence that I can actually do it. Writing a screenplay is a lot of work and can take up a lot of your daily thought process, so to get one complete is pure satisfaction.
You can go to the Movies with an actor/director/screenplayer that you
love. What kind of movie do you choose and with whom you're gonna watch it?
I would watch a Steven Spielberg movie, any of them, so I could pick his brain and learn everything I could.
Audrey Hepburn used to say “Nothing is Impossible”, what do you think
about it?
I am a firm believer in nothing is impossible. I have found that perseverance is a key to making the impossible possible.
Can you live just of your passion?
I cannot live on passion alone. I like to have a secure existence which allows me to be creative and use my passion.
What's more important, talent or luck?
Talent is definitely more important. Anyone can get a lucky break, but can you back it up with results?
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie...
The Wizard of Oz.
Have you ever accepteda script to write even if you didn't like the project?
So far in my career I have only created my own projects and have yet to be approached to work on another's project. I would relish the chance though.
What's the best compliment you have received about your Job?
The best compliments I have received are about my ideas and creativity. I take pride in that.
Are you satisfied with your career?
I am not, as yet, satisfied with my career. Only when I have had multiple films produced will I get to that point.
Do you have a good luck charm?
My good luck charm is hard work.
Which is the worst moment on set ?
Creative difference arguments are always the hardest and most damaging.
How do you feel when a job you've been part of ends?
I always have mixed emotions. Yes, you created and finished the project, but will the relationships you have made while filming remain. Always a bit melancholy.
Have you ever lied to get a job?
No, I don't lie. I'm a terrible liar so I choose to be as upfront and truthful as I can.
If you should win an Oscar your first thought would go to....
My first thought would go to my mother. She passed a few years back, but since a youth I have always desired her acceptance and for her to be proud of me.
Brandon Werwa - Interview
Animator, writer director. Born and raised in Cincinnati Ohio. Brandon got his BFA in film production at Wright state univeristy and is currently working on getting his MFA in animation at Depaul University. His film the disaster mitzvah has been in mulltiple festivals and received numerous honorable, his third film Bowie and Geraldo vs. the shadow monsters is starting to see its way into more festivals.
What's the absolutely necessary ingredient to be a good director/screenplayer?
To me I think its to have a sense of curiousty into the world of the unknown.
First and last cinematographic crush?
First crush was Zooey Deschanel in the Bridge to terabithia. Last would be Alana Haim in licorice pizza.
How old you were when you decided you wanted to be a director/screenplayer?
I wanted to be a director at the age of 14 when I saw silence of the lambs.
For you a Film is...
I feel it to be an expeince of many emotions
What do you feel when you're acting/directing/writing?
I usually always feel a surge of energy
You can go to the Movies with an actor/director/screenplayer that you
love. What kind of movie do you choose and with who you're gonna whatch it?
I would go to see a horror movie and I would choose to see it with Greta Gerwig
Audrey Hepburn used to say “Nothing is Impossible”, what do you think
about it?
I 100 percent agree with her on it. I’m a firm believer that when you have a dream or a goal you are always able to achieve it if you have thr drive. In the words of Karen O “impossibility is possible to me.”
Can you live just of your passion?
Oh for sure. Its possible
What's more important talent or luck?
Talent, luck can usually wear out but talent is forever
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie...
My all time favorite film Edward scissorhands.
Have you ever accepted a part/ a movie to direct/ a script to write even if you didn't like the project?
Thankfully no, I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to work on the ideas that are 100 percent mine.
Can you live just of your passion?
Oh for sure. It's possible
What's more important talent or luck?
Talent, luck can usually wear out but talent is forever
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie...
My all time favorite film Edward scissorhands.
Have you ever accepted a part/ a movie to direct/ a script to write even if you didn't like the project?
Thankfully no, I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to work on the ideas that are 100 percent mine.
What's the best compliment you have received about your Job?
The best compliment I received was someone telling me that I inspired them and that they also gave a nod to me in their short fill. Best feeling ever.
Are you satisfied about your career?
So far yes. I’ve had some pretty amazing opportunities and I’m so happy.
Do you have a good luck charm?
Yes I do, I always keep rubber bands with me.
Which is the worst moment on set ?
When something isn’t going well and you keep trying so hard to make it go the way you wanted it but you have to do a shortcut.
How do you feel when a job you've been part of it's ending?
I’m usually always sad, when I was finishing up Bowie and Geraldo I was starting to drag my feet because I was having such a fun time working on it.
Have you ever lied to get a part/job?
No, I’m always honest when it comes to my work.
If you should win an Oscar your first taught would go to....
My significant other Alexandria!
Sheldon Woodson - Interview
What's the absolutely necessary ingredient to be a good actor/director/screenplayer?
In my opinion Authenticity in all three titles. As an actor, 1st you got to know who you are, how you'll react, and what is needed for the scene and do it. The best actors aren't acting, they're being true to themselves and adding a little bit of sauce for the entertainment factor. And sometimes it's the person they are on the inside, that they now get a chance to let out. As a director, it's simply knowing the fundamentals and stretching them for style or breaking them with purpose. As a screenwriter, you have to tell a story that is comprehensive, compiling, and properly structured, even if it is twisted upside down. People like to walk away with a true-to-life cause-and-effect realization that makes sense unless it's an anomaly.
First and last cinematographic crush?
I think Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead" series and Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing", I wanted to know how they did it and try and do it myself. Later when Quentin Tarantino came out with "Pulp Fiction" and Robert Rodriguez came out with "El Mariachi" I knew I had to be a filmmaker or die trying.
How old were you when you decided you wanted to be an actor/director/screenplayer?
I'm thinking early or mid-twenties, but I had a family and I was in the military, so I decided to write screenplays. My efforts ended in receiving "we don't take unsolicitated scripts" from pretty much everr entertainment company on the market. So, later I decided to just do it myself.
For you a Film is...
Art, it's more than simple entertainment for entertainment sake, it's instruction on how to live and guidance on how to be in this world. At least the best films are that for me. A film for me is Theraphy, if done right.
What do you feel when you're acting/directing/writing?
I'm a writer more than anything, so I'll answer based on that aspect of my abilities. I feel like a creator, a demigod that has designed a world that I can control and maneuver. I love the aspect of natural law, where things happen in accordance with the actions we take. I design my characters to feel, learn, and grow from positive or negative experiances so that the viewer can see an example of what to considered prior to stepping in the mud. Seeing the outcome for an action in a film prior to seeing it in real life can help a person cope with choice based on a movie template.
You can go to the Movies with an actor/director/screenplayer that you love. What kind of movie do you choose and with who are you gonna watch it?
I would go to the movies with Quentin Tarantino, Kennneth Branagh, or maybe even Jordan Peele and I would want to watch a Horror/Suspense Thriller. I feel like these guys look at things not seen or shown on the screen blatantly. They grasp the meaning behind the meaning taking the conversation and artistry to another level.
Audrey Hepburn used to say “Nothing is Impossible”, what do you think about it?
I know she's right. I know the impossible is possible if you focus and concentate on the solution. I'm an example of possible's that was seen as impossibile.
Can you live just with your passion?
Sure, figuring out how to do it is the mission. The real work.
What's more important talent or luck?
A combination of both, but I define luck as doing what it takes to get scene. Luck comes from doing something over and over until you become good or great enough to be seen by the right people or person and once that happens, talent will keep you on the side of luck. As long you you stay determined, consistent, and focused. Luck loves a focused person. It thrives on you and feeds you more and more ability.
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie...
One movie, wow... That's a hard question. I can name ten. "The Godfather" I think. It had and has the most influence on my life.
Have you ever accepted a part/ a movie to direct/ a script to write even if you didn't like the project?
No, because I write, produce, and direct my own films right now. When I was working with a executive producer, he recommended music, actors, and other things I didn't feel would be good for the film and I ended up dropping him. It hurt the films production quality but I got the story I wanted and it swept every film festival award show it entered, so I must of did something right.
What's the best compliment you have received about your Job?
Great story, great script, great scenography, great editing... I'm over the moon for anything outside of writing because I'm not an expert in the other fields. To recieve a compliment on editing, coloring, sound, etc... anything outside of writing is mind blowing for me.
Are you satisfied with your career?
I'm never really satisfied because I have more to do. Once I reach the pinnacle of anything I do, I get a sense of satifaction and then I'm moving back towards something else to conquer.
Do you have a good luck charm?
Yes, but mine is bottled up into my family and friends I've made my family. My children, grand children, and wife are my good luck charms. I'm looking to leave a legacy of greatness for them to aspire too and build from.
Which is the worst moment on set?
As a indie filmmaker, setting up the lights for a scene and discovering you don't have what you need or setting up the camera and finding out you can't get the shot you planned due, do to space, time, or simply poor planning. Sometimes these bad moments turn out good later on if you revert to your skills as a creative.
How do you feel when a job you've been part of is ending?
At first I use to feel lost but later I learned to have multiple projects lined up to move on too. Now, sometimes I'm ready for something to end, so I can move on to something else. I see everything after this thing as bigger and better and if not bigger at least better in some way or another.
Have you ever lied to get a part/job?
Yes, I lied to get in a Spike Lee commercial. I noticed the interviewers asking people if they were in a band or played an instrument. The ones that said yes, came back for a second interview, the ones that said no was dismissed. I said yes, I had a band and I played three instruments. I was selected to come back for a 2nd interview. I formed a band and came back to the interview. We were selected for a third interview but this time we needed to bring a demo tape. We made one with three different songs we wrote and returned to the 3rd interview and won the spot in the commerical.
If you should win an Oscar your first taught would go to...
I knew it. I knew I was good enough to get here.
Matt Kelsey - Interview
A native of Los Angeles, Matt Guajardo Kelsey has spent a good part of his life working in all areas of the entertainment industry, as an actor, writer, director and producer. After graduation from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts LAMDA, , Kelsey moved back to Los Angeles and continued working on his acting craft appearing in television shows, films and theater productions, while also continuing to write. After a brief hiatus, Kelsey reignited his passion for the entertainment industry and decided to submit a script he had previously written to film festivals. The script was for his short film, HER PLACE, which Kelsey wrote, directed and starred in, about a distressed man who must overcome the unrequited love he cherishes with his ex-wife in order to live a happy life. The film has received critical acclaim and garnered several nominations and awards including Best Foreign Short at the London Independent Film Festival, Best Narrative Film and Best Drama at the FilmCon Aw
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
I like a drama with comedic moments.
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
Art imitates life
Which is the best Moment on set?
When something goes wrong and the solution makes the scene better...
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
Yes, I had to audition 3 years in a row, before I got Into drama school
How can you stay focused on your goal?
One da y at a time.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
Yes, Pressure and want for perfection
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
A blessing
What would you like to improve about yourself as an actor/director/screenplayer?
I need to write more often
What's the worst critic you have received?
If you weren't an actor/director/screenplayer what would you like to be?
A professional athlete
If Cinema was a color what would it be?
Every film is a different color
A day without a movie is…
Boring
If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
If it meant I got to make the movie I wanted… yes!
What's your greatest ambition?
An Oscar
What's your biggest fear?
I won’t get to make anymore movies
Does music helps you to play/direct, write?
I always have a playlist I listen to when I write… every project gets its own playlist
You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the audience?
We are all more alike than we are different… all of us around the world
Share your speech if you should win an Oscar…..
I want to thank all of my teachers who believed in me and pushed me to be better, than I thought was possible.
Enzo Zelocchi - Interview
Enzo Zelocchi is an Italian-American Hollywood film director, producer, actor and social media influencer. He is best known for his success with the movie My Little Princess. During his career in the entertainment business he received 34 movie awards and several nominations as best actor, writer, producer and director
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor/director?
My love for acting started when I was a child and later on as a writer and director. Acting is something inside my soul that brings out the best of me, writing opens up my imagination and directing my fantasy. The balance between the artistic and business sides is when I produce.
How did your family react?
They all wanted me to become a lawyer like my father or a doctor like most of my family. But once they started seeing that I was serious with a structure and ideas combined with plans they started to believe in my choices a little more. I decided to follow my heart with a strategic mind, believing in myself and never taking no as an answer. I either find a way or make one with persistence, love and sacrifices.
Do you have a Muse or a Role Model?
My muses are multiple: art, nature, photography and music. I don't have a specific role model but I like to absorb all the positive and negative experiences from great leaders in several fields in order to learn faster, master my skills and not commit the same mistakes.
Who's your biggest fan?
My whole family, my closest friends and two fans John and Robert that always attend my public events. I promise to get better on getting back to fans, I wish there were more hours during the day.
What brings you inspiration the most?
Love, art, nature, music, good deals and good food.
Which actor or director would you like to work with?
The list would be way too long! I love to work with great artists and learn more and more. Knowledge is power, privacy is power and power leads to responsibilities, opportunities and freedom.
Have you ever seen a film that was better than the book?
No. Most books are normally better because they allow you to set your mind and imagination free. A movie is a creation of a director that often has limitations dictated from people working on the business side of the entertainment that controls the money.
What's the movie that taught you the most?
The GodFather I and II. You can watch these movies hundreds of times and still learn from them on several levels.
About your artistic career, have you ever had the desire to quit everything?
I never had that desire. But often, especially at the beginning of your career, fears, depression and negative thinking can be your worst enemy. I learned to find and maximize opportunities in any negative experience or situation. It's all a matter of mindset.
On set what excites you the most?
Be in front of the camera, perform and dive into the story like in a parallel dimension.
And what scares you the most ?
The feeling of wasting time. Money comes and goes while time never comes back again. Once people realize that we are mortals and not immortals it can change the entire perspective of life and priorities.
What's your next project?
I'm working on a few projects around the world that I can't wait to promote in the near future.
You can steal the career of an artist you really admire, who do you choose?
Definitely Leonardo DiCaprio.. He has a good balance between professional and private life.
An actor/director/screenplayer is made of....
Love for the arts, great visions, creativity and an incredible imagination.
For you Cinema is....
Life, Love, Passion and Motivation.
Do you think Black and white movies have a powerful impact?
If done in a certain style, yes. With a great script, an incredible director, one outstanding editor and amazing actors everything is possible. It's always a team work.
Have you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar?
Obviously, everyone in the entertainment business dreamed of that at some point.
Do you think you're gonna win it?
I don't know. I will always keep doing my best no matter what and if it is meant to be, I'll be glad to take one or more. I embrace everything positive that comes my way that gives me joy.
Aaron Joshua - Interview
Aaron is an actor from Minneapolis who has starred in 2 films by the filmmaker David Anderson. About himself says: "I'm a new baby in recovery. My sobriety is in the forefront of my life and I am just learning the things I am capable of doing. So my life begins at 40"
What's the absolutely necessary ingredient to be a good actor?
Vulnerability
First and last cinematographic crush?
James Dean, Alicia Silverstone
How old you were when you decided you wanted to be an actor?
13 years old
For you a Film is...
A place to escape, and visit another, different realm
What do you feel when you're acting?
Every possible emotion all at once, like a continuous wave in the ocean
You can go to the Movies with an actor/director/screenplayer that you
love. What kind of movie do you choose and with who you're gonna whatch it?
⁃David Anderson, a comedy, and because I know with 100% certain we will have fun, oh, and Britney Spears
Audrey Hepburn used to say “Nothing is Impossible”, what do you think
about it?
100% FACTUAL
Can you live just of your passion?
Yes, because I have many
What's more important talent or luck?
Talent, you make your own luck
You must go to a desert island but you can bring with you just one movie...
The Secret Garden
Have you ever accepted a part even if you didn't like the project?
No
What's the best compliment you have received about your Job?
You’re Super Aaron
Are you satisfied about your career?
I think it’s just about to begin
Do you have a good luck charm?
No
Which is the worst moment on set ?
Every moment in life, on or off set is precious
How do you feel when a job you've been part of it's ending?
Bittersweet but always grateful to be a part of something miraculous and beautiful
Have you ever lied to get a part?
No, honesty will always be the best policy
If you should win an Oscar your first taught would go to....
To everyone before me