WEEKEND RELEASE, 1min., UK
Directed by Susanda Wolf
A woman waits for her son to pick her up from the police station, but he isn't coming.

http://palmanda.com/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

Motivation was a really good actress, Barbara. I worked with her previously and wrote it for her.

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

Start to finish it took around an hour to film, a couple of hours to edit and less than hour to write so probably about half day.

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

Today's worry

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

Waiting for the editor

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

I was very touched. So wonderful to capture people's imagination in a short time.

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

We started making films in March this year. As a writer I wanted to learn more about film-making. Hopefully we will get better each one we do.

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

This is a tricky one, I would probably have to go with Raiders of the lost ark.

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 think most festivals are doing a great job. Supporting and nurturing independent film-makers is the only way to keep cinema fresh.

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

FILMFREEWAY seem fine. They dont really have any interaction with people that I know of. They should be more selective on festivals. It is clear that some are set up for making money and barely exist.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Strawberries (vegetarian, not keen on veg)

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

We (my business partner, Palma Carretta) have 3 shorts to film this week and 2 next week. We are looking to have 10 shorts completed by end August.