SPARE ME THE DECISION: NATION OF LANGUAGES, 3min., USA
Directed by Samuel Hart
A dance music video exploring the pull of longing and Self Isolation

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I had heard this song come up on my Spotify, and I knew pretty immediately that I wanted to make something for this song. I was really inspired by the music video Degrau a grau by Hugo França. He used these matching cuts as he jumped from location to location, and I wanted to make a project where doing that would energize the piece and add depth.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long

did it take for you to make this film?
It took us 3 months to produce the film. It took two months of preproduction, two days of shooting and and three and half weeks of post production.

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

Expansive isolation

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? We had to be incredibly precise in our pre-production work. We shot everything on an iPhone in the studio and used it as a template to know how many shots we needed at each location and the exact points in which we would be cutting.

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

It's always so nice to hear when people enjoy something that you make. I sat on the link for a couple weeks too nervous to open it. But I'm grateful it was so well received! :)

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

I always thought I would be a photographer, but in my last couple years of college I started being introduced to film and was encouraged by my professor Robert Machoian to pursue it more seriously. I've always loved film but he helped me see the crossover possible of transitioning photography to film.

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

My parents loved old films. I grew up watching What's Up Doc all the time with my family. I loved the absurdist humor that never stopped in the film.

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

For where I'm at, I feel like it's been a great experience.

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

Great! No complaints.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Chili

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

I think another music video is definitely on the horizon. ;)