After being kidnapped and forced into a brutal assimilation camp where the English language is used as control, two teenage girls from different countries must find a way to escape, before they are stripped of their identity.

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I think from my personal experience being an actress and having to deal with cultural differences, how Hollywood wants you to lose your accent. That was the main thing for me and Mary when we wrote it.

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

to make this film?

We started writing in February this year and by the time we finished the script by the end of March, we started to look for the crew and fundraiser parties. Post-production wrapped up at the end of July.

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

Harsh Reality

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

Definitely budget. This short was very independent. But I was extremely grateful that we found a team passionate about telling this story, and together we made it happen.

5. There are 5 stages of the filmmaking process: Development. 

Pre-Production. Production. Post-Production. Distribution.

What is your favorite stage of the filmmaking process?

As a writer, I love the development part because it’s when you get to be so creative and imagine how this world is going to be. As an actress, I love being on set and trying different things in the scene. I like being there ready to play with my scene partner.

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

I’ve always wanted to create and tell stories since I was little, but when I decided that I wanted to do this professionally, I was 13, and I tried every possible way to convince my family to let me pursue this career.

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

Amélie directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. I absolutely love that movie and I’ve probably seen it more than 100 times at this point.

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 am so happy Felipe (our director) recommended WildSound. I found you guys to be more than a festival, but a community ready to support artists.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your 

experiences working on the festival platform site?

It has been easy and helpful so far. I love the way it’s very organized.

10. What is your favorite meal?

I am so cheesy, but I have to say Brazilian food.

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

I’m co-writing this next short called Miss Porcelana, and it explores women in this beauty contest world. I’ll also gonna be starring in it.