RSTMPA: Why did you choose to shoot your film in black and white? Carmen Rosa Vargas: We decided on black and white because we felt that the range of grays helped this particular story, to focus the action on the character, without diminishing the narrative importance of space. We also wanted to convey this very Lima atmosphere, with a particularly gray sky that illuminates the rooms with a soft light due...
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RSTMPA: Could you elaborate on the role of daydreaming and self-discovery in "Daydreaming on Mondays"? How do these themes contribute to the overall narrative and the protagonist's journey? Frederic Chen: The film is divided into three chapters, each depicting the psychological journey of an anxious girl from seeking acceptance by others to rediscovering self-confidence. The opening scenes use impressionistic cinematography to immerse the audience in the rhythm of the story, allowing...
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RSTMPA: Can you tell us about the inspiration behind "ERRECONZERO from alarm to awakening" and what motivated you to embark on this documentary project? Andrea: THE INSPIRATION CAME ALMOST AUTOMATICALLY WHEN, IN ITALY FIRST, AND IN THE WORLD SOON AFTER, WE FOUND OURSELVES FACING THE LOCKDOWN AND ALL THE CONSEQUENCES THAT CAME WITH IT. IN THAT FIRST MOMENT, WHEN OUR PREMIER ON LIVE TV ANNOUNCED TO US THE "I'M STAYING HOME"...
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RSTMP: The title of your film is a creative play on words. How did you come up with it? John: When I was writing FREEDUMB I wanted to subtly suggest that what we were watching as an audience was a Parallel Universe. The OTHER Earth. The Earth at the halfway point of the time space continuum or better stated, the halfway point of INFINITY. In this alternate dimension, Artificial Intelligence has...
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RSTMP: What inspired you to create a film about the benefits of martial arts and music, and how did you come up with the concept for Lady Samurai? Fay: In the tapestry of my existence, intertwined with the threads of resilience and grace, two pillars have stood steadfast: the harmonies of music and the dance of martial arts. In the depths of life's trials, they have been my guiding lights, illuminating...
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An interview by | Debopam Deb Roy A woman visiting a town to look at a house that is up for sale learns a lot more about the place and its people than she thought she would. RSTMP: Free Range can be identified as the work of an experienced filmmaker as it is extremely intimidating. What, according to you, is the most important quality of a filmmaker? Lindsei: The ability of telling a...
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A successful black dance and wellness coach who has been haunted by nightmares of fire expulsion seeks therapy to find the minimal life. But one sudden day she realizes that she is gifted with some super power which she uses them to save the country from a deadly missile. Danielle Hobbs is a Award winning creator, producer and actor. Recently she is engage in publishing her first children book. 1.RSTMPA - Your...
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Agni-Taskar: Story of a traitor tells the story of one the greatest betrayal in modern history . The story adapted from Narayan Sanyal's 'BISWASGHATAK', Agniv Sengupta is a successful director and writer. 1.RSTMPA – Above of all, a big congratulation on your victory! How do you feel about winning the RSTMP Award on Comedy short category? Agniv - Thank you. Our team is proud and excited to receive the award. Every recognition is...
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Come Praise the Lord : Contemporary gospel/inspirational music video in an urban setting. Music Video was made a couple of months following COVID19 illness. Carol Ervin & Gerald Ervin – A duo group Sounds of Imani desired to make a music video that uplifted and encouraged people to get up on their feet, shake off their troubles, and have a moment to dance! 1.RSTMPA - Above of all, a big congratulation on...
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A Package of Dreams is a feature script which tell us a story about a young man, who is pushed into working for a delivery service by his father and finds himself connecting with a hero from his youth in a supernatural way. Bradley M. Look has struggled a lot before becoming a successful scriptwriter. Before the pandemic he had worked as a makeup artist and recently he is engaged in...
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