Beyond the Limits Pilot Episode – Act The Part, 22min. USA
Directed by Emmitt H Thrower
In a world where communication transcends spoken language, “Beyond the Limits” pilot episode explores the mysterious realm of disability through the authentic stories and experiences of those who navigate their world from a unique perspective. Their unique abilities, challenges, and creativity can transport them into dimensions that are beyond the usual realities.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I had a long standing interest in creating a purely entertainment product targeted for the disability community. Because of minimal representation in Sci-Fi of people with disabilities I chose that genre to create my pilot TV webseries. I also wanted to create a film that dealt with issues impacting people with disabilities but wanted it to have it in a dark comedic tone.

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

It took nearly 21/2 years of creating a script from the concept I had and developing it with the assistance of a group of disabled and able-bodied participants to read the script and provide feedback. Then there was the issue of raising funds to do the film project through a crowdfunding platform.

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

Other worldly.

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

Trying to get it to feel like a twilight zone film with a disability comedic edge but somehow still authentic and believable.

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

I was surprised at the level that people really understood the comedic side of this serious issue and that they were comfortable laughing about it.

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

When I realized that I wasn’t going to produce theater or act in theater any longer was the moment. I started exploring film for my activism and creative energies and never looked back.

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

Definatly the Twilight zone original TV series. I never get tired of watching those episodes.

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

Networking with other filmmaker and professionals is what I think is very valuable for Indie filmmakers. It provides collaborative opportunities and a way to learn what other filmmaker are doing and how they survive in this tough environment.

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

I have fortunately had a very pleasnt experience the past few years that I have been active on filmfreeway. I have had many positive results from the fesivals submitted to on Filmfreeway.

10. What is your favorite meal?

I enjoy authentic Italian food.

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

My new film is called “SPRAY CAN STORIES”. It is having its world premire in January in NYC and the Bronx. It is about the graffiti culture. I am looking to turn this short documentary into a documentary series about the graffiti artists, the culture and its connection to Hip Hop.I expect to submit it to the feedback fesival next year.