BEFORE DAWN, 15min., USA
Directed by Ruben Rodas
"A top hit-man gets caught in the middle of a betrayal scheme within his contractors"

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I simply love the Thriller/crime/suspense genre and it's been a while since I made a film like that, so it thought it was time to do a new one LOL

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

Well technically this short if part of a 8 episode micro-series, so the micro-series I wrote it back in 2010, but I got to re-write and fine tuned the scripts on 2020, and start shooting all episodes; now when is was time to shoot "Before Dawn" I shoot it over 3 days and took about 3 months of post-production just because there is some really awesome high end CGI on it so that took extra time to have it done; so overall I'll say the whole thing just for this film was extended over a 6months between pre-pro, shooting and post.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

Captivating awesome!

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

I had some challenging sound recording issues to overcome, there were some technical issues with the recorded audio that I didn't realize until I was in the editing room and it was upsetting as it was extra challenging to fix and that added extra time/$$ to the project that wasn't planned for it.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

It was certainly humbling and flattering; I'm glad people liked it and enjoyed the film.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?

Once I finish the script and I had it read by some of the main actors, I knew we have something solid and needed to shoot ASAP hehehe

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?

That's among the most difficult questions I always get asked so I never really know lol I mean I have seen so many movies several times but at this point I may say probably "Jerry McGuire"; I don't know there is an element there in that movie that hit home for me.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?

I believe that if the festivals are actively inviting and including Producers/Investors as well as production companies to participate in the festivals and connect with the filmmakers and help them to further push their careers by helping the filmmakers to make possible their next projects.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

I love FilmFeeway I find it to be a great platform for submitting projects to festivals

10. What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is really one specific that my Mom cooks for me LOL you won't really find it on a menu of a restaurant nor belong to a certain culinary culture so.. but If I have to described I guess it will be a kind of "beef schnitzel with a white cheesy rice" :)

11. What is next for you? A new film?

I'm developing 2 feature films, (1) it's a action/thriller packed along the lines of "24 meet mission impossible" and (2) it's a very funny Time travel Buddy/RomCom Comedy