THE OLD LADY, 26min., Spain
Directed by Andres Romero
A lonely old lady is slowly dying in her old mansion when the arrival of the daughter of her caretaker mysteriously changes her future prospects.

Get to know writer/producer/star ANGELE MARTENS:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
The script and the opportunity to film in a castle which adds more mystery to the story.

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

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
The script is about an old woman who becomes younger and younger as time goes by. Filming in a non-linear sequence made it more complicated, especially in terms of makeup.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
It felt awesome. Seeing so much positive comment for a job that has taken us more than a year and a half of work just thinking about the audience, in delivering the best possible film for their enjoyment, is a real gift.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? Since I can remember.
Since I can remember. My father had a camera that recorded in super 8mm, so from a very young age I was very used to recording with cameras and editing, even if it was analog, not like not, when everything is easier with the digital world.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Star Wars....1977....I was 6 years old. It was the film with which I thought: I want to do that.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
At the moment, you are doing everything magnificently, much better than other festivals, so I believe that, for the moment, other festivals would have to imitate you.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
Excellent. Film Freeway is one of the best platforms, if not the best, to present your projects, due to the attractiveness of its page when it comes to presenting yourself to festivals and all the opportunities that each of them offer you.

10. What is your favorite meal?
Scrambled eggs with ham and French fries.

11. What is next for you?
There are always several projects underway, circulating, but perhaps the most interesting is the second part of this short, since many people have already asked us about the future of the life of LAURA, the real protagonist.: How will it happen? incognito among people who are not immortal like her...