As filmmakers from across the globe gather together in Austin, Texas to celebrate film, interactive media, and music—plus tacos, beer, and an endless number of brand activations—at this year’s SXSW Conference & Festivals, it’s obvious to see the passion, dedication, and often sheer determination, that was needed to bring many of these projects to life.From the biggest feature film premieres to the micro-budget shorts, the filmmakers, in particular at this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival, often put everything on the line to write, shoot, and edit their projects. And to see them play on the big screens at the festival for the first time will undoubtedly make all of their efforts worth it.We chatted with the filmmakers of this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival about the challenges they faced to bring their projects to life. And, with the goal of providing both inspiration and advice to all of us aspiring filmmakers looking to premiere our own projects at festivals like SXSW in the future, let’s explore how this advice can inspire our own passion and projects.Ash (Narrative Feature)What were the biggest challenges you faced making your film?Every aspect of the film was a challenge, from casting to getting the music all nice and tidy. But the hardest part was making the film in New Zealand, while it was really beautiful, being so far away made everything feel even more difficult because I was WAY out of my element.What advice would you give to any up-and-coming filmmakers?Get your hands...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 12 March