16 Dec an interview & the first 2012 festival!
howdy hi,
happy holidays all! hope you are having a wonderful time filled with family, friends, and delicious noms!
this week I’ve decide to post a little interview I did for the Shriekfest newsletter. I’m LG and the festival director Denise Gossett is DG.
[start interview]
DG: What is your name and company URL?
LG:
My name is Luke Asa Guidici, my production company is yetiesque and my website is www.lukeasa.com.
DG: What is your specialty…filmmaking or screenwriting?
LG:
I write, direct, and edit. I really enjoy all three aspects of filmmaking, both in my own projects and when I collaborate with others. Experience in each one helps inform the others. Since I have experience editing, I know just what moments I’ll need to get on set in order to make a scene work. By having directing experience I’m able to better evaluate writing and examine the feasibility of production. And writing helps ensure that the films I make have the tonal & thematic aspects that I find most compelling.
DG: Impressive! What are you currently working on?
LG:
Right now I’m in the midst of a film festival tour with my short film CERTIFIED and I’m working on several feature film writing projects.
DG: That’s great! Have you been a finalist or winner in any festivals or competitions?
LG:
CERTIFIED has been a finalist at The American Pavilion in Cannes, Dragon*Con, and the HollyShorts Film Festival. It was also the Best Super Short at this year’s Shriekfest.
DG: Yes, if you haven’t seen it guys, you must! Why do you think the horror/scifi genres have such a large following?
LG:
For me sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural tales have also had a huge attraction. There is something very compelling about tales that can take us to strange, far flung lands. The ability to dream and imagine is a unique and special part of being human – and these sorts of films tap into that.
DG: What do you love most about this business?
LG:
The creative process. I love the entire process from the scribbled notes in a sketchbook, to the script, to preproduction, to being on set, and to seeing it all come together in post production. I love talking about film, art, and stories. I love the problem solving that comes with trying to communicate an idea or get a certain shot. I guess you could simply say I love making stuff.
DG: I love your passion! What do you dislike most about this business?
LG:
Waiting! Filmmaking is such a collaborative art form that you inevitably spend a lot of time waiting for other people. Patience and grace go a long ways and I’m getting better at having more of both.
DG: LOL I hear you! Any advice you’d like to give to newbies?
LG:
Don’t worry about what you think others want to see, make work that reflects what you care about. People respond to authenticity and passion, so follow yours.
DG: Thank you! Anything else you’d like to say?
LG:
Check me out at twitter.com/lukeguidici. I talk about what projects I’m working on, films I’m watching, and a bit about snowboarding. Also feel free to say “hi” – I always @reply.
DG: Thank you for taking the time out to chat with me!
[/end interview.]
and, I’m happy to announce CERTIFIED’s first festival of 2012 – the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema!!
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