With David Kramer
How did this film come together?
It was my thesis for the NYU grad film program inspired by a very current topic in Switzerland.
Did anything unexpected happen as you were making this film?
Even though we were shooting in a resort that was closed for maintenance, there was construction work going on, which we had to deal with in order to maintain the lonely atmosphere that was needed for the story.
What's the best filmmaking advice you've ever received?
Always ask yourself the question "what if...?" - no matter whether during the writing process or while shooting. This all too often brings something better than originally intended.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
The first cut was 34 minutes long and now it's down to 21, i.e. I literally cut out a third of the film (mind that it's a short film!)
Elling Lien
