VAMPIRES AT NIGHT, 20min., Canada
Directed by Mark Anatoly Falko
A young happy couple are attacked by a vampire. Soon, the young woman transforms into a monster. Will true love prevail?

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
I was inspired by my love of horror films and classic black & white films, more specifically the films of F.W. Murnau.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
It took me a year, from October 2023 - October 2024. Most of the film was volunteers, so you had to work around their schedules.

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
Time, money and organizing people. Again, since everyone was volunteers you had to work around their schedules.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was very happy that they enjoyed it. I was also very happy that the criticisms they had were the same ones I had, I feel like I have a better understanding of what audiences expect.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
Around high school, I directed a couple one act plays but I found film more intriguing.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Honestly, probably 2008's 'Drillbit Taylor'. Through junior high and high school I played that movie on DVD over and over again on the weekends while I was home alone, usually falling asleep and waking up to the play menu. Otherwise, I'd say maybe Welles' 'Citizen Kane' and 'F for Fake' I've seen a lot. If not those, possibly my vhs of 'Mystery Men' or 'Lion King' when I was a child.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Nothing really, your festival is really the best festival I've seen so far. You guys offered wonder options and really helped me advertise my film with all the work you guys have done. I'm absolutely gonna apply to your festival for every horror film I make. Let me know if you guys branch off into other genres as well.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
It's going alright so far, very organized and the website looks aesthetically appealing.

10. What is your favorite meal?
Oven cooked hickory sauce pork chops and pan fried brown rice with steamed broccoli made by my Mother.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
I'm working on a sister film to 'Vampires At Night' which will be about witches, hopefully I can get it finished by the end of 2025. Aside from that I'm just trying to write and get involved in more projects.