DARK ROOM, 11min., USA
Directed by Rogelio Robles
After losing everything, a man slowly and painfully loses his mind right before your eyes. Becoming the serial killer he was destined to be.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

It was something that I felt I needed to make. Everyone deals with loss and depression differently. I wanted to get this out there and show my perspective on what it would look like for someone to slowly lose their mind.

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

It took roughly about a year to get everything 100% done and out to the world.

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

Insanity overload

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

At first it was finding a good location to film. Then time. Our schedules all didn't coincide, but we made it work.

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

It's awesome to get multiple viewpoints and interpretations of the film. Sometimes I hear something I didn't quite think about before and I'm like wow that was actually awesome!

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

About 3 years ago, I was writing books and it just wasn't satisfying me. I took the risk finally of putting my writing onto the screen and it turned out to be a great idea and we're just building from here.

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

As an adult I would have to say it has been my all time favorite film, American Psycho.

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

Honestly what your festival provides to us filmmakers it's beautiful and I wouldn't change anything about it.

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

It's easy, it's fast and painless. Tons of information on the festival was provided along with reviews. It was a no brainer I wanted to submit to your festival as soon as I came across it.

10. What is your favorite meal?

Give me a good steak cooked rare with all the fixings and I'm a happy camper.

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

The premier for Red Room Requiem, which is the follow up film to Dark Room. It will be hitting theaters in January.