The Ancient Time Piece, 5min., UK
Directed by Justin Walker, Islien Walker
Lily, a teenage girl is stuck in a monotonous cycle, perhaps this is connected to an old eerie clock she found in her family's basement, a clock that was still ticking when she found it.... how long had this ancient Time Piece been ticking!

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Get to know filmmaker Justin Walker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

My daughter Islien (co-director and lead actress) wrote the short story The Ancient Time piece when she was 11 years old, now she is 13....the short story was published in the compilation book 'The glitch twisted tales' which resides in the national library, London UK. Myself and my daughter had discussed making a short film based on her story for sometime... eventually we commenced production this summer.

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

Haha, well shooting only took 2 days, post production, editing, effects, score sound design took approximately 2 months.

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

Time Reflective

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

Well being amateur/smartphone filmmakers who produce short films on a zero budget you are always working with restrictions and limitations.....often you 'think' big during concept/pre production but find in reality you have to work within your means....however you do tend to be more creative due to these restrictions. The major obstacle is finding the time between my full-time job and family life to shoot and complete post production is always a challenge. Obviously there is a challenge in having the final product look a quality piece/semi-professional on limited resources.

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

Apprehension, I think it's human nature to want positive regard, you want your work to be well received and liked, so it was a relief to see positive feedback.

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

At age 15, I had always had a love for film from an early age, I have always been fascinated by the process of film and how they were made...I have never been academic or good with my hands but have always been creative and had an active imagination.

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

Jaws....Jaws is my all-time favourite 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?

Wow...this festival has so much to offer...what more could we as filmmakers ask for... nothing!

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

Filmfreeway has always been professional with good communication, very easy to navigate with an extensive catalogue of film festivals.

10. What is your favorite meal?

That would be an English roast dinner.

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

We have just finished post production on 'The Girl Who Haunted Herself' the short was unscripted and an impromptu production, we are hoping to release the film in the new year.