Sandoval’s The Devil’s Son is folklorish in its inception, magical in its setting and invigorating in its narration. A cross between magical realism and ancient myths, the film is a spectacular testament of its filmmaker’s calibre – Mr. Sandoval, who takes us through his journey of bringing The Devil’s Son to light. How did you… Continue reading Ernesto Sandoval On Illustrations, Female Characters & Audience Reception
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Composer Ramesh Kumar Kannan On His Musical Journey, Challenges Faced & Capturing The Soul Of The Story Through His Music
Ramesh Kumar Kannan’s name has found its mention at awards, festivals and the film circuit. Introduced to music at age 4, today his name features in the credits of not only short films, documentaries and series, but soon-to-be-released features. His music is immersive, a telling standout, regardless of where it’s used. Of the short films… Continue reading Composer Ramesh Kumar Kannan On His Musical Journey, Challenges Faced & Capturing The Soul Of The Story Through His Music
Valentyn Korotkevych On Adding Subtexts, Exploring Dark Themes And Recurring Motifs In His Films
Back Of The Night is dark, gritty and emotionally taxing. It’s also thought-provoking, philosophical and questioning. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Korotkevych certainly has something to offer anyone who is willing to learn, to be moved, to be challenged. His film questions the status quo and flips the narrative in a… Continue reading Valentyn Korotkevych On Adding Subtexts, Exploring Dark Themes And Recurring Motifs In His Films
Piyush Srivastava On Working On Shoestring Budgets, Co-writing Scripts & More
Piyush Srivastava is a screenwriter, director and producer. A self-confessed fan of the horror genre, one of his recent shorts A Tale Of The Onion Witch has been very well received. A witty blend of the horror and satire, the short offers an interesting take on the traditional horror storytelling. As he moves on to his… Continue reading Piyush Srivastava On Working On Shoestring Budgets, Co-writing Scripts & More
Tim Hewitt On Adaptations, Crowdfunding & Why Writing Can Be All-Consuming
A Little Place Off Edgware Road does justice to its inspiration – the short story by Graham Greene. Short of giving it a sepia-tone, the film almost instantly takes one back into the all-consuming world of its protagonist. Writer-director Tim Hewitt tells us what it costs to revisit a classic, the boon of having crowdfunding… Continue reading Tim Hewitt On Adaptations, Crowdfunding & Why Writing Can Be All-Consuming
The Gasser Brothers On Filming Locations, VFX, And The Magic That Happens On The Sets
The Gasser Brothers’ Eclipse is personal; a project keenly undertaken for the message it sends out; the film is novel in its narration and experimental in its style. We have with us Marco and Fabio, the Gasser twins sharing their unique standpoint in filmmaking and what Eclipse meant to them! Tell us something about your journey… Continue reading The Gasser Brothers On Filming Locations, VFX, And The Magic That Happens On The Sets
Peier Tracy Shen On Developing Stories, Writing Unseen Characters & More…
Recipient of the Best Director’s award at DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Tracy Shen’s recent Out Of Place is a masterstroke at pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Opting for a dual narrative, the film deals with the complex issues of migrants’ lives, the inevitability of their isolation, and the society’s role in feeding… Continue reading Peier Tracy Shen On Developing Stories, Writing Unseen Characters & More…
Pranav Kothary On Choosing Good Titles, Rehearsing & Framing For Better Storytelling
Coming Home is philosophical, disquieting and reflective. It’s deceptively simple with the story centered on young romance. But, through its characters’ own complex narratives, it brings forth the conflicting effects of being in a broken family, being at the precipice of one’s youth and self-discovery. We have with us it’s writer-director and editor Mr. Pranav… Continue reading Pranav Kothary On Choosing Good Titles, Rehearsing & Framing For Better Storytelling
Coming Home: A Cinematic Epiphany On The Definition Of Love
Pranav Kothary’s Coming Home is a 14:57-minute-long discovery of relationships, love and vulnerability. Through the eyes of a teenage girl, we learn about what introspection means to the young, how damaging a broken marriage can be for a child, and why love isn’t always as heady as promised to be. Liz is due to leave… Continue reading Coming Home: A Cinematic Epiphany On The Definition Of Love
We’re All Leaving: The Journey Of Two Souls In Search Of Something Common
She is in search of something that would take her mind off of her bitter relationship with her mother. He, on the other hand, has a loving mother who ensures that he has somewhere to go to, every time he snaps hard. What could possibly be common between two young adults, seemingly opposite from one… Continue reading We’re All Leaving: The Journey Of Two Souls In Search Of Something Common