THE ARCHITECT OF THE LIMINAL, 3min., Canada
Directed by Deb Ethier
An artist struggles to find her way in this quirky and off-kilter micro short from Deb Ethier. Taking some inspiration from classic silent films, it combines super 8 footage with 2D/3D animation and motion graphics.
Music by Esther Garcia.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film? First, purely technical; I wanted to integrate super 8 footage with animation techniques. Second (but more important) I wanted to do a kind of Self Portrait, so decided to go with where I am at this moment in time and play with it.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? This one was kind of involved because there were physical assets (I actually built the “shrine” thing”) as well as 3D assets (did the “shrine again in 3D) and then there was the pain of waiting for processing and scanning of film (speaking from a digital perspective)! And the really involved effects and edit. That’s the long answer, but the short one is about 6 months.

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Making sure the analog footage meshed well with the animation; being patient while the film was getting processed.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I loved it! All I could think was, “These people understand me!”

6. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? You folks really do it right, from the feedback video to interview opportunities and streaming platform.

7. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? FF is my go-to for submitting, although there are SO many festivals on there now that you really have to do your homework and vet them thoroughly before submitting.

8. What is next for you? A new film? There’s ALWAYS a new film, lol. I’m kind of obsessed with filmmaking… Anyway, my next project is based on a strange/psychological/pseudo-horror short story from 1920s Poland. If that isn’t obscure I don’t know what is!