Film Synopsis: After serving time in prison for a crime that shattered her family, a mother returns to reconnect with her estranged daughter for the first time in fifteen years, only to realize that her daughter is on the verge of moving overseas to start her own family.

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1. What motivated you to make this film?

It initially started with me, wanting to challenge myself to craft a short film with emotional depth and compelling characters. As a director, I am always interested in exploring relationships on-screen in unconventional settings. I also had almost nothing to show for my work before that other than a short 3-minute scene I directed during COVID, so I was eager to prove myself. After brainstorming, I became interested in exploring the theme of forgiveness and the relationship between a mother and a daughter. As the script developed, I felt a deep connection to the story, and that further pushed me to make the film.

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

The screenplay itself took me almost 10 months to write and re-write. The pre-production and production were about 6 months due to so many scheduling conflicts, and post-production for about 6 months. So almost two years! 

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

Relationship Study

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

We had to endure a lot of logistical and scheduling issues. We were working within strict budget constraints, and the film wouldn’t work unless we could find the right cast to play the principal roles due to the film being performance-heavy, an affordable location that fits the story, and equipment to shoot the film.

What is your favorite stage of the filmmaking process?

– I love Pre-Production the most because I love the process of discovery… I love talking to each collaborator and exploring character, story, and other aspects of the film. Production comes second because it is stressful, but you get the rewarding feeling of seeing the film come to life.

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

I was in my second year of film school when I watched YouTube videos about film directing and instantly felt that was my calling

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

It would have to be Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario.

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

More opportunities to get honest feedback from working directors, producers, and filmmakers, and mentorship on how to advance filmmaking career.

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

Pretty good.

10. What is your favorite meal?

It has to be a full English Breakfast

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

I am working on a romance short film, a struggling comedian falling in love with a woman funnier than him.