Written by Robert LangThe age-old question: should I invest my life savings into a mortgage, or make a mockumentary about Satan?That was the question I grappled with as I embarked on creating my first feature film. Ultimately, I chose to take a leap of faith and invest in myself.After spending a decade behind the lens as a photographer and photo editor, I transitioned to filmmaking after creating a short film for a fashion editorial project I photographed. Moving images felt more rewarding as there were no limitations compared to still images and continued with the medium of making short experimental films.After producing several experimental shorts, I realized this style didn’t translate into the short festival circuit.Understanding this, I recognized the necessity of transitioning to a narrative storyline. Despite producing these shorts on a shoestring budget, I was determined to apply the same resourcefulness to creating a feature film. However, I was fully aware that self-funding the project would present its own set of challenges along the way. Mind Body & Soul | Official Trailer Two www.youtube.com Amidst the pandemic's grip in 2020, my career was at a standstill, including an exhibition in Holland that was put on hold. With nothing much else to do, Conr Kinman and I found ourselves brainstorming ideas. Out of this downtime emerged the concept of filming a short where Satan re-introduces himself to the world, inspired by the format of MTV Cribs.After completing the initial edit of the short “Mind, Body & Soul,” I realized...
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