PETEY POSSUM, 5min., USA
Directed by Sean Winslow
Oh no! It's *enter name here* birthday and Petey's running late! Follow him on his journey to make the party.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I like to write sketch comedy, so I was thinking about random funny ideas. I have a memory from my 6th birthday party at Chuck - E - Cheese of a TV above the stage showcasing Chuckie getting ready in quick clips before appearing in front of a bunch of screaming children riding a sugar high. I thought, "Wouldn't it be funny if he was getting ready, but things kept going horribly wrong as each clip progressed?". That's where the idea started.

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

Between the writing, the drawings, and the editing, it took about a year and a half.

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

Chaotic Comedy

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

Myself.

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

I had a smile on my face the whole time. I make comedy because I want people to forget about whatever they have going on in their lives and just take a moment to laugh. Seeing strangers make comments like "It's kinda punk rock" fills me with absolute joy.

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

I would make "movies" with my parent's camcorder starting at the age of 8. I've wanted to continue doing it ever since.

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

It's between Jurassic Park or Dumb and Dumber.

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

So far, everything that's been provided has been excellent. Showcasing what we spent so much time on is extremely helpful. I suppose getting people within the industry involved would be another great advantage. Breaking into the industry is incredibly difficult, so making connections is very important.

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

I love Film Freeway. Ever since I've been looking to get my shorts out into festivals, Film Freeway has been my go-to.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Peanut butter and strawberry jelly.

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

I'm bouncing around a few ideas. I would like to start a web series that I wrote a little while back. It would just take a lot of drawing, so I plan on looking into animators and professional voice actors to help speed up the process.