Dividing Line, 28min., Georgia
Directed by Mevlud Sabashvili
A woman finds the strength to leave an abusive relationship. A woman does not find the strength to leave an abusive relationship.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
- I was motivated by format first. I had the idea of making a film with a split frame that would show two different life-paths. When I settled on that idea, this particular story came to mind as a good fit for this format.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
- It took about 5-6 months. Actual filming took 7 days. The longest period was post-production. Tinkering with editing and due to the format of the film, many consideration had to be made in therms of color and sound, directing viewers attention to the necessary halves of the screen.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
- It's okay.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
- As if many independent films with low budgets, lack of recourses sometimes showed it hand. As much as I don't like to make excuses, I had to admit, have we had more recourses we could have made the film a bit more impactful. For example having more people in the frame, giving the story more social aspect. Having the ending actually take place during marathoc crowd, having real police cars and uniforms and so on. While technically it would'nt change much about core narrative, it would contribute to the film's legitimacy as a narrative product.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was pleased for people to acknowledge our effort and desire to do something unique and interesting. Also underlining different interpretations of the narrative.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
- When I was about 11 years old I saw behind the scenes of Spider-Man 2 (2004). From that moment on I was more interested in how the films were made, more than films themselves.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
- While I can not pinpoint exact film from top of my head, but I think it will be a tie between Black Hawk Down, Spider-Man 2, Phone Booth and Inglorious Bastards.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
- At this point I don't have any suggestions on this matter.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
- Great, no complaints.

10. What is your favorite meal?
- Kikliko - Crispy georgian toast of bread and eggs.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
- After directing few shorts, I am thinking about tackling a feature film. My desire is to make a film for the audiance to enjoy in the cinema. I am currently in the process of writing such project.