THE MIGRATION WEB, 10min., UK
Directed by Andre Leo
With the introduction of a spider from East Asia, the American people are frantically trying to figure out what to make of it's arrival. For the spider it is just trying to build a new future for itself and live the American dream.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I became inspired by an article I read highlighting Andy Davis's research surrounding the spiders shyness. I thought that it was so strange to hear someone describe a spider in such a delicate way especially because of the size of the Joros. After that I really just became interested in why we have this weird relationship with invasive species and thought it was a topic worth exploring.

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

This film took around 10 months to develop and create all together.

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

I would use the phrase "thought provoking" to describe my film. I hope anyone that watches it questions how we treat invasive species.

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

The biggest obstacle I faced was trying to capture the spiders in action. If you spend a day with them, most of the time they are really just sitting on their webs and waiting around for food to come.

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

I got a feeling of pride hearing good things about my film from people who I don't know. I think it is really amazing to hear what others have to say and try to reach as many people as possible when you make a body of work you feel is important.

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

I realized I wanted to make films when I started taking a film class at around 16 years old. I took the class because I wanted an easy A but soon realized film was going to mean way more to me than just a passing grade in high school.

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

I have probably watched Nosferatu the most out of any film. It is an absolute classic and I just love the overall vibe of the film.

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 that having a meet up for the filmmakers and other industry people would be very beneficial for the filmmakers that participated in the festival. It gives them a chance to get their names out there further than just showing their film.

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

FilmFreeway was very easy and straightforward to use. I like how you build your film's profile to make it a smooth process submitting to multiple places.

10. What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is sushi.

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

I am currently in the development stages of a new film. It is a history / natural history documentary surrounding the topic of Bison in America.