REMEDY, 30min., USA
Directed by Pat Mitchell
An intelligence agent must relive his past to remedy a mistake he once made.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2147487/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
I love Sci-fi Films. Not just any sci-fi films but the surreal ones. The films that blur the lines of reality and fiction.

Films with heavy degrees of realism are my kind of films. Science fiction by definition is the belief that using science can explain what we can't explain.
I have always been intrigued by how far reality can be pushed before becoming fantasy. Once you can't explain your story grounded in science, your film is fantasy.

Don't get me wrong. Fantasy can be intriguing but it comes at face value at times. Basically any existing nature leaves unexplained like fully industrialized extraterrestrial planets, Middle Earth, magical beings.
But nothing tops an imaginative story with its limits bound to what is right outside your window. Star Wars vs Star Trek debates always come to mind.
There is a major disconnect between the real world and Star Wars. As much as I love those movies, I prefer the rooted reality of Star Trek.

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

I made this film almost a decade ago. I decided to remaster it based on the knowledge I have now.
It took me around a month or so to write it. If I can recall directly, It took me 2 weekends.

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
I had made the film and at that time did not have a composer. I really wanted to upgrade and work with a composer and learn that whole process.
Andrew Scott Foust, my scorist for my films, contacted me about scoring Remedy after asking in a community page for filmmakers.
I really thought the film needed its own score and Andrew wanted to be that scorist. Much appreciation to this film. Its the first film I made with an original Score.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking
about your film in the feedback video?
I recalled a face from my Apples, Oranges, Lemons & Limes reaction video. I love the positivity and acceptance of the movie. I try to write these new found ideas optimistic it will work.
It's always great to hear a compliment about your film and especially in detail.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
Early on... at 14 I took TV media classes. it was always in the back of my mind.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Forrest Gump, The Dark Knight,

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other
festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking
career?
Networking is always a huge plus. I think more can be done sometimes finding the filmmakers who did love your film.

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

10. What is your favorite meal?
Pasta is something I will never let go off. Everything else has its ups and downs.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
I am in development of a feature film called Lake O. I am currently seeking investors for it.
My Latest film "Apples, Oranges, Lemons & Limes" is now available with you guys as well as Fawesome & Tubi.