WARRIORS OF THE WORLD, 10min., USA
Directed by Gary McMillan Jr.
In a war that will decide the galaxy's future, the greatest warriors from across the globe join forces to take down the dark forces of Death-Is-Fun-Gary and restore peace to the cosmos.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

My love for Power Rangers and Mortal Kombat, I also wanted to play a villain.

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

I had written the outline of this when I was a teenager, once I got to college I was able to structure and begin the process to film it. I'd say 3 years, I filmed 5 episodes and this was the cold opening that I showed.

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

Wild adventure

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

Scheduling, I started filming during my last year of graduate school. I had access to equipment, the look book and bible was completed, but scheduling was an issues to get everybody together.

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

Genuine shock. I thought it was going to get ripped apart but seeing a wide audience not only enjoy it but understand it shows that we did our job of bringing this to life. Especially with the Power Rangers and Saturday morning cartoon reference.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
When I was 12 and wanted to be on Disney Channel and write for Power Rangers.

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

Mortal Kombat (1995) and Lion King (1995)

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

You have done a great job so far, I could only think of is informing of a list of streaming service who'd be interested in streaming our films.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
So far it has been a great experience.

10. What is your favorite meal?
Tacos and horchata

11. What is next for you? A new film?
My next move is to release the full pilot of Warriors of the World and shop it around with the other 4 episodes.