PUREBRED PASSION, 22min,. USA
Directed by Sam Powell
A documentary profiling two teams of competitors during the 2023 Great American Dog Show in Chicago.

https://www.samnpowell.com/
http://vimeo.com/sampowell

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

This film was actually commissioned by a client, so I was motivated to make them happy and make something fun.

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

The project kicked off around the beginning of August, and wrapped around the first week of January 2024

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

Purebred Passion!

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

The quick turnaround time, delivery date, and working during the holiday season

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

Super happy that everyone enjoyed it and learned more about dog-show competing.

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

I realized I wanted to make films and videos around middle school when I was 11 or 12.

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

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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 can't really say, don't have much experience with festivals.

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

Loved it -- It made submissions very easy and streamlined. It also made finding different festivals very easy.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Spaghetti & meatballs extra sauce extra cheese

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

I'm a freelance video editor so working on some commercial campaigns and a few other fun animation projects. But I'm hoping to make another documentary one day.