TI AMO, MR. NIBBLES, 8min,. UK
Directed by Govind Chandran
Casey wants to tell Mia she loves her; but it might not be the right time.

Get to know the filmmaker:

What motivated you to make this film?
The actors. The original idea was more of a 'writing exercise' for me - I engaged with social media and posted my process and workflow and got feedback etc - but really it was both Emily Kontu and Kelsey Cooke, not just having faith in the project but being passionate about it that really made me delve deeper into it than I would have otherwise.

From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
It was written over the course of 3 days in December. For health reasons there was then a bit of a break from me, and I returned to it in March, developing it further for a 2 day shoot in May. It was edited then across a further 4 days.

How would you describe your film in two words!
Warm Hug.

What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
The Plush Hamster was just a nightmare. Always late. Rude. Such a diva. In all seriousness though, it was a pretty smooth shoot. The size and dimensions of the space we were shooting in was the biggest obstacle but wasn't anything insurmountable.

What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
It's scary and anxiety laden before you watch it but really it was amazing to see that everyone 'got the vibe'. Everything - down to the specific language or terms being used - were exactly the words we'd been using when discussing the project even in planning stages so really it was just amazing to see that we did what we set out to. Aside from that, it's always fantastic to see your film resonate with audiences.

When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
In my late teens really. I started doing little bits of video for theatre shows and that really skyrocketed into studying film and then making films. I think I've always been into 'storytelling' in one form or another though so this became a natural extension of that.

What film have you seen the most in your life?
I'm a Star Wars nerd so... it's not to say that any of those are my 'favourite films' but my fandom for the franchise puts it top on my list in terms of 'most seen' and I would watch them obsessively as a kid.

What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Your communication has been stellar. Possible mixing industry professionals with audiences could provide a varied viewpoint too.

You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
Really good. I've pretty much used FilmFreeway since its inception - the platform itself is very smooth. I've been involved in filmmaking since 'Withoutabox' was the standard and seen the evolution from that into FilmFreeway so I'm quite comfortable with it.

What is your favorite meal?
I am a sucker for Pizza's or Thai Food.

What is next for you? A new film?
Two shorts, and three features all in development stages. Got funding? Lets talk.