Stratagem The Movie, 111min.,
Directed by Rick E. Cutts
Rellik and his girlfriend Nosaer witness a crime and are immediately on the run as they try and elude a killer who seems to always be one step ahead of them. Will they escape can they escape? Follow along as Rellik and Nosaer try and escape a killer and even more important who is behind all the carnage?

http://www.icikill.com/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I was motivated to make this film after it seemed like all the doors kept closing on me when I tried to get someone to make it for me. John Schramm that I spoke to from Kinolime and he is the one who told me that I should direct the movie and after he put the bug in my ear I went forward with learning how to direct and produce a movie myself.

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

I started the idea almost 5 years ago. Then I wrote the book next the screenplay. We finished filming March of 2025 and all the editing was completed by May of 2025

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

Action / Thriller

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

The biggest obstacle I faced in completing the film was probably some of the people not showing up on time and having to navigate around missing actors and filling in with other parts.

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

My initial reaction with the audience feed back was yes yes yes that's exactly what I wanted them to say. They spoke on the volume to low which is what I wanted because I wanted people to lean in to really listen on purpose. I wanted the movie to mimic real life. We can't make out all the words sometimes in real life but we know what's going on.

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

I believe I always wanted to make films. I just didn't know how to actually start.

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

I have watched aliens and terminator 2 the most. Probably equally.

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 the biggest take away from the festival is the feedback. Most artist truly want to hear feedback from the audience to see what they felt watching the movie. That's what we all generally do it for. To see if we can connect with the audience and will they get what we are trying to do.

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

I have a small amount of festivals I've submitted to. I believe that filmfreeway is truly amazing. It put a lot of different festivals at your finger tip that you can pick the one that best suits your needs.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Steak and potatoes is my favorite meal.

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

My next film is already starting. We will start filming it next year January. Another thriller. I've also written another book. I'm always keeping busy.