THE ART OF COMPETITION, 2min., France
Directed by Lea Esmaili
Two souls driven by one same goal, can someone win ?

https://www.leaesmaili.com/
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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I always like to ask myself questions and then an idea will come up. This time I asked myself if competition is real in Art, because Art is so subjective. And what is making us always see projecting on other competitions ? The dance field is particular where our physiques also have a major role in our career.

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

Duality and dance

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

I made this film with my own money and with my friends. I had no real budget. But I wanted it to look professional and demonstrate that with passion you can still make a good film.

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

Wow, I was sooo thrilled! It is my first time, so seeing people from across the globe talking about the message behind the film or the techniques that we used made me so so proud ! I also felt that the message behind my film was understood so that made me happy.

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

I always had a foot in Art in general, but when I was 14 I fell in love with cinema, and since then I never stopped having this passion. It's even growing more and more everyday. It really is my purpose in life!

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

I think it would be Clockwork Orange.

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 don't really know yet I would have to look deep into the festivals, I'm still very new to this. Maybe some help fundings for the winners or new filmmakers ?

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

It's amaaazing. So easy and informative to put your film on festivals, it's great.

10. What is your favorite meal?

I love sushi ahah!

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

Yes for sure but maybe in a few months, now i'm focusing on my freelance career and my exhibition in Paris!