THE RHYTHMS NEVER END, 5min., USA
Directed by Leonard L. Eckhaus
“The Earth is Created. It is day number one.” A spiritual, self-reflective, series of short poems about creation – about all the gifts mankind has been given: the rhythms of night and day, of life, the seasons, the oceans and more. All with the promise of peace and love, which man sometimes abuses, but for which he is always forgiven.

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

My love for humanity and all we’ve been given, and my concern with what we’re doing with these precious gifts.

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

Two years

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

• Spiritual, Semireligious

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

This challenged my comfort level. I was never sure if I should share the poetry because I was afraid that it might seem somehow fake or preachy.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

I was delighted that the audience loved it and pretty much sensed what I was trying to say – i.e., they got it!

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

I started out writing books. Then I began writing songs, and then songs taken from my books. Finally I decided that the way to bring these books and songs to life would be through film.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

Believe it or not, the film I’ve watched the most is “Where the Boys Are” starring Connie Francis, Dolores Hart, Paula Prentiss, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton, and Frank Gorshin. It is just a lot of good-natured fun. My wife and I watch it about once every two years.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

More film review opportunities and more audience feedback

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

I have been very fortunate with my films having won awards in over 170 International Film Festivals across the globe.

10. What is your favorite meal?

It’s a tossup between Katz’s Deli hot dogs (they ‘snap’ when you bite them), Peter Luger steaks and a juicy half pound hamburger

11. What is next for you? A new film?

I am considering bringing another of my children’s stories to film