O palhaço que há em nós, 18min., Portugal
Directed by Eduardo Robalo
“He says he will be a clown until his last day, but father, you will be a clown, forever. An actor in soul, a clown at heart.”

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Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?

This film is not just a story; it is a tribute to my father who, besides being a professional clown, is the main actor. Despite his career not achieving the success he deserved, I am determined to immortalize him through my film, aiming to win awards to show him that it was all worth it, which makes this project profoundly special to me.

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

The concept, cinematography, and almost all of the pre-production were developed roughly between May 2023 and July 2023. However, we put the project on hold until January 2024 with the goal of investing in more material for a better final result. In February 2024, we had five days of shooting, and it took us about a month to edit and finalize the project.

How would you describe your film in two words!?

Eduardo prefers not to answer this question.

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

The biggest obstacle was undoubtedly my inexperience. Despite having a communication company and creating videos for companies and other artists, this was the first film I made, and since I never attended a film school or university, I had to learn a lot of new things as I encountered needs I didn’t know how to address.

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

Receiving feedback from the audience is incredible. They reflect intense months of work, so I believe it is important to enjoy this phase, listening to them and feeling what they want to convey. After all, without them, there would be no cinema.

When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

After finishing “The Clown Within Us”.

What film have you seen the most in your life?

“Joker” by Todd Phillips.

What is your favorite meal?

Eduardo prefers not to answer this question.

What is next for you? A new film?

In September of this year, we will be shooting our second short film to be released later in 2024. Additionally, I have already started writing my first feature film, which I intend to produce in 2025. However, we will face a new challenge of finding executive producers and investors who believe in the project. It will be our first high-investment project, and we aim for it to be recognized globally (the film’s foundation has everything for this to happen).