An Experience

Last night I was dragged along to a Spanish Film Festive with a friend to see the movie: They are all Dead.
Not only was the movie enjoyable but I was able to sit in on a Q&A with the films star, Elena Anaya.
Here are some of the things discussed that I thought could be helpful for me in the future:

– when asked if the year the film was set in was chosen for a particular reason “every story is different, it depends on the moment and for [They are all Dead] that moment was right.

– one first time directors and actors they are so pure and have been waiting for so long, theres something so genuine about that

– the house (where the movie was mostly set) it’s self was another character, if you’re going to have a busy set: everything tells. – know your set, know when you have to take away, when something is going to distract from the scene rather than enhance it.

– “when it’s real it’s easier, it helps so much when it happens” – don’t skimp on authenticity because everything it ties everything together for a more genuine movie.

– “we went through things over and over, but everyone thanked her [the director] for making them work so hard” -it’s good to know what you want and don’t ever slack off.

Tips of the Trade

You can only rely on your personal connections for so long. Eventually you’re going to have to face the nervous energy and look for something different.
You never know where your going to find someone who’s going to be able to share their stories.

Call people, don’t send emails, have your line/story. Don’t be afraid to ask them if they can point you in the right direction, give you other places to go.

Ask your crew how long they need, then add an hour, don’t forget to include coffee

Read your forms and make any edits necessary before you hand them out.