DEJA VU, 14min., Canada
Directed by Jean Frenette
John is convinced he’s been on this planet for longer than his lifetime. This feeling of knowing more than what meets the eye troubles him deeply.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
JF: I had this idea mind for many years and always wanted to bring it to the big screen; I love telling stories.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
JF: 8 months

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
JF: Mind bugling!

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
JF: time

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
JF: very excited as people understood my vision and saw exactly where I am going with this concept.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
JF: since I was a teenager, I always wanted to tell story via moving images.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
JF: many, Enter the dragon, Matrix, Enemy of the state, 7 samourai, Yojimbo, Operation Condor, Good fellas, so many more.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
JF: more exposure within the entertainment industry.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
JF: Everything went very smoothly, the platform is very well structured and easy to comprehend.

10. What is your favorite meal?
JF: Japanese food

11. What is next for you? A new film?
JF: I have wrote and developed 3 more film project, so 1 of theme is up next !