Podcast: EP. 1811: Filmmaker Selena Alvarez (STAR)
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This interview discusses Selena Alvarez's short film "Star," which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in as her first film festival submission. Selena, a self-taught filmmaker who began as a dancer, explained how the film explores her personal journey of reconnecting with her inner child and re-discovering her love for dance after turning 30. She described keeping the project secret for two years with a cast of 30 trusted friends, filming in both New Jersey and Puerto Rico, and handling all aspects from cinematography to editing herself. The film features her niece playing young Selena and her sister playing the mother role, with a visual style that progresses from bright colors to dark tones before ending with a white church scene. Selena expressed interest in potentially creating a horror-themed dance film next while emphasizing the importance of maintaining joy in dance rather than taking it too seriously at a young age.
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