REGULAR DAY, 2min., China
Directed by Kiam Yang
Humans have undertaken experiments on numerous species in pursuit of extracting natural fusion substances.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

When we talk about the future, many people envision hardcore science fiction. This made me realize that there is a lack of imagination beyond hardcore science fiction. Therefore, I intend to do my best to fill this gap.

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

Around 5 months or so, using my spare time.

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

Fantasy Nature

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

Setting up a future world is perhaps the biggest challenge, figuring out how to make these designs exist plausibly is very difficult.

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

One viewer mentioned AI generation, which surprised me as my film did not use AI generation technology to create visuals. I hope that everyone won’t let the current AI trend influence their judgment of the film.And I am very happy that other viewers enjoyed the film.

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

When I graduated, I started making CG films, which made me feel that my creativity was being realized.

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

I don’t know, haha, I haven’t counted. Generally speaking, for a movie, I usually watch it at most twice.

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

I think you guys have done a great job.

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

The experience is smooth, the guidance is clear, and information retrieval is convenient.

10. What is your favorite meal?

I am Chinese, so my favorite cuisine is Cantonese food.

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

The next step is to create some small creative short videos to share on my social media. When I have a major inspiration, I will turn it into a full-length film.