THE LAST PUFF, 4min., India
Directed by Lorick Jain

https://www.instagram.com/lorick.jain/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I have a personal attachment to this problem. I lost my grandfather to smoking hence I'm making the world aware of its ill effects. However, I wanted to message this to the audience using a non traditional method. I feel an ad, doesn't have the same impact as a short conveying the message through the horror, thriller, and suspense genre.

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

It took me about 3 weeks to complete the film.

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

Final drag.

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

I think as a first time filmmaker all aspects of filming were new and challenging to me.

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

I am truly ecstatic winning the best micro short at the world's #1 Thriller film festival in the world. More importantly, I think the audience feedback video truly helped me understand how my work can reach people and evoke deep emotions in them.

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

I've always enjoyed storytelling. My professional life involves storytelling to business leaders on a day to day basis. I always had a liking towards television, food, and travel. It was natural for me to take a step in filming.

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

Interstellar. It's the one movie that has stood the test of time from a scientific standpoint, and to me the epitome of hard work on set.

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 think more networking events to meet fellow film makers, round tables, group discussions, and online forums before the event will help mingle with other fellow filmmaker's.

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

Film freeway has made the experience seamless. I'm a true advocate of easing the experience of film makers.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Pizza

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

I am making a short film on a philosophical discussion between a dog and a human.