MORNING ROUTINE, 2min., Canada
Directed by William Thibodeau
Inspired by the epic true story. After sleeping in, Jack must go through his morning routine before it's too late...

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I wanted to turn something seemingly boring into something exciting. We are all in a rush during our morning routine and I wanted to depict it in the most epic way possible.

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

I had the idea when I was studying filmmaking back in 2022. Originally, I wanted to make a short to practice different camera techniques and had everything planned on that same year. But as school projects piled up, we were unable to do it then. But as time went on, this idea couldn't leave my mind. I then asked different people I met on different film sets to help me make this film. From the idea to the finished product, it took about 2 years.

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

Ridiculous and Relatable

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

Time. We had one day to shoot this film. The problem was that we were filming during wintertime, when the days were shorter, and we needed sunlight for most of our scenes.

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

I was blown away by the extremely positive feedback. When I saw the feedback video, I had just learned that the film had won a prize and I cannot express the joy, the pride and the excitement I was feeling at the moment.

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

Oof, that's a hard one. I realized I wanted to work in the film industry when I was a kid, I'd say around 8 or 9 years old. I wanted to be an actor back then and I worked on a few sets as an extra. I took a break for years and realized in 2018 (I was 15 then) that I wanted to actually create the films.

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

The Simpsons movie, it was a favorite in my family when I was a child. On long trips, me and my sister would watch it together.

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 do not know what more your festival can do. You are helping to promote our films; you are helping us network with other filmmakers and to top it off you are also giving us feedback.

I believe that more festivals should provide feedback. In my opinion, feedback is what helps us understanding our mistakes and helps us improve as filmmakers.

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

So far, my experience with FilmFreeway has been good. The user's interface is good, and I love the different filters they have while researching festivals. I also love how you can see in real-time the submission status of your projects.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Chicken wings and fries

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

Excellent question. I do have a lot of project ideas that I am currently in the writing phase. I have an anthology series I would like to get started on, perhaps I'll produce a pilot. But I have no idea on when I would be doing it since I work full-time as a crew member on film sets.