DOBRINA, 5min., Germany
Directed by Hannes Rall
Lotte Reiniger meets Sergio Leone in this animated short,
where desire burns as bright as the desert sun. 22 awards, 6 Academy Award Qualifying Festivals, over 250 festivals (and counting) total.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

My fascination for the music and the love of the works of Lotte Reiniger and Serghio Leone.

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

About 3 years, on and off.

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

Spaghetti Carmen

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

To find the time to do it.

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

Happy to hear that our intentions matvched exctly what the audience stated about the film, mission accomplished. It was delightful to hear that the unconventional stylistic approach ws much welcomed.

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

Round bout the age of 20-22.

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

Maybe the James Bond film “On her Majesty’s Secret Service”, the one with George Lazenby.

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 and building connections.

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

Very good, excellent, easy to use platform.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Possibly Osso Buco (Italian dish).

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

Yes, several are in the works: “Eictches, Firies and a Storm” (adapted loosely from Shakespare), “Tells Tod” (Tell’s Death”), co-directed wuith my brother, an nimted poem adaptation and 3 more projects.