LEMONADE PARTY, 5min., USA
Directed by Alexander Minas
A scientist has discovered the “interdimensional hop.” On a mission, she lands in an alternate universe where the world feels like an idyllic 1950’s lemonade party but she soon discovers something sinister lies beneath.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film? This was part of the 48 Hour Film competition in San Francisco (filmed at my home in Oakland). I had a great and motivated team – specifically a fierce DP (Deidre Locklear) and Producer (Hillary Pierce) who wrangled everything to make this film a success.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? Because it was a competition, we could only plan for so much like wrangling crew, props, equipment but we truly didn’t know what would come to fruition until the kick-off. We literally had 48 hours to concept, write, shoot, edit and deliver this film!

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Probably writing the film and using the parameters given to us by the competition. I think at one point I wanted to use a green screen and my producer and DP reeled me in from that.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? I was surprised how well they received it. I really REALLY wanted it to do well in the 48 Hour Film project but I was so nervous I thought I was going to have a panic attack in the theater – but people came up to me and told me how much they loved the visuals and the camera-heads.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? In high school. I took a film class and our big project was to make a film. It was in the 90s so I believe we filmed on 8mm tape, transferred the media to a VHS and edited between two VCRs. A time was had.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life? It’s a toss up between Jurassic Park or Poltergeist! The common denominator is Spielberg, cliche I know, but still!

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 have no notes, it’s so cool to get a full review on my film! Thank you@

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

10. What is your favorite meal? A toss up between quesadillas or pizza (might just be the cheese).

11. What is next for you? A new film? I would love to find the time to make a fantasy film set in an urban environment. I’ve been mulling over some ideas!