How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? When I was a college student, I was inspired by the teachers. What is your favorite short film form? Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller, Suspense. Who were the people that supported the making of this film? My family and...
Erin Turner is Competing in Distribution and Outreach REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? I wasn't always into making films. I have a background in music and always thought making music videos. Until I had to do a music video for a class and found that I love editing. It was so fun to take the footage and put...
Chaun Pinkston is Competing in the Distribution REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? I'm often asked why did I become a filmmaker? In part, I believe it is a calling. It's one of the things I was created to do. The highest joy and reward in my career, other than the amazingly intricate process of...
Austen Schoensee is competing in Pre-production REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? As a young child, I always remembered having this enjoyment of film. I remember coming home from Pre-k everyday and watching Robocop & Forrest Gump. My parents just thought it was the weirdest thing that a five year...
Rebecca Murphy is Competing in Pre-Production REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? I've been acting for a long time and when I moved to LA, I kind of fell into it. My partner is a writer/ director and we teamed up and made this short film. I love the control that comes with creating content, as an...
Sinakhone Keodara is Competing in the Preproduction REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? I fell into directing almost by accident. Back in 2008, post-Prop 8, I was one of many LGBT activists fighting to win back our civil rights that was stripped from us by the voters of California. A group of us LGBT...
Nigel Noriega is Competing in the Production REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? I started making films to help colleagues and myself communicate more directly with audiences for whom the world of research was not easily accessible. I’m originally a research biologist, and helped uncover details that...
Introducing Filmmaker Spencer Cameron Competing in the REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? It all started when I saw Raiders of the Lost Ark and I burned out our VHS copy of it. As I grew in my love for cinema at a very young age I began analyzing in depth films such as Ben Hur, Lawrence Of Arabia, The Ten...
Philip Hughes is Competing in Production REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? Since I can remember I´ve been fascinated by stories. I started with theater and am currently working as a professional actor both in TV and theater. I´ve played subtle poetic plays at our National Theater but also been...
Arthur Bullock Jr is Competing in the Post-Production REELPITCH Challenge
How did you get inspired to become a filmmaker? Ever since I saw The Matrix, I knew what industry I wanted be in. As I work my way through college, the role in that industry has changed and solidified. What is your favorite part about the short film form? I enjoy the...