BLACK SPACE DIGGER, 4min., Austria
Directed by Bernhard Riegler, Heinz Sambs
When money is no object, art is the answer. In honor of Rene Benko—Austria’s fallen investment star—who blew €2.7 billion.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

The downfall of René Benko: He was an Austrian investment tycoon, who lost more than €2 billion, the track draws a sharp contrast between the fragile financial reality of musicians and the glossy but fragile real estate empires of corporate suits. Because in the end, money only matters while it still holds value.

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

The idea grew in about one week. The music video itself was shot in one afternoon/evening last autumn.

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

Money, Money

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

Cow shit on the field we shot the video

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?

Development

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

When I saw Stranger Days for the first time. Music and film in a perfect blend

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

Reality Bites

8. In a perfect world: Who would you like to work with/collaborate with on a film?

Kathryn Bigelow

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

Really good so far

10. What is your favorite meal?

Kaiserschmarrn

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

Finishing the album to the song Black Space Digger