With Alexandre Spieser
How did this film come together?
The aim of the competition was to produce a short film on the theme of fire.
Did anything unexpected happen as you were making this film?
The actress fell ill on the evening of filming. A great professional, she was able to manage and not show anything to the camera. An actor was less professional, but that's normal, he wasn't: I wanted to shoot with my 2-year-old son at the time. I was told that it would be difficult. It was. So her sequences were changed during the shoot. The moment where he cries wasn't planned... we're on real tears... But he has very good memories of the shoot!
What's the best filmmaking advice you've ever received?
The best way to learn how to make films ... is to make films! You have to get started!
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Thank you for this selection! You can't imagine how motivating it is. The life of an independent filmmaker can be a lonely one, and sometimes we're at a loss when faced with a big industry. You have to fight to set up projects and be the driving force behind them. If you don't, no one is waiting for you. This kind of selection is a little light that keeps us going and, above all, a great opportunity to showcase our work.
Elling Lien
