THE FLOWER DUET, 5min., USA
Directed by Eddie Jelinet
Directed by Artist Eddie Jelinet this art visual film is an homage to the musical piece of Leo Delibes "the flower duet"

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
I have always been very fascinated by cinema, the impact that cinema has on human emotions is so powerful. Cinema is a lot like painting, it is creating beauty. Making the imagination materialize in front of your eyes is something really beautiful...

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
I usually get lot of ideas and let them go around my head for a while until I am ready to make them become a reality. I have been thinking about this since before the pandemic , so i had to wait for a while, but once I had the opportunity i think it took me a few months to complete it. We filmed it in one day but always the process of getting the music right for film and the editing always takes time.

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
In my personal experience i think the music is what it took the longest to complete or get the permission to use the music. I got 2 different musicians to allow me to use their recordings since the original is a famous french opera that I'm using for this film. So what i did is to blend the 2 pieces into one for the film.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I feel very proud and privileged to have people talking about and liking my work. I think they understood my film because the main purpose of the film is to show the beauty of the art in a way like dreaming about being a flower blooming and the discovery of love.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
Cinema has always fascinated me but it was a few years ago when I started to create some surrealistic photography that I decided to explore and experiment with short fim and now it has transformed into a passion..

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
mmmm so many but i will say my favorite film is "Cinema Paradiso" from the director Giuseppe Tornatore, I also big fan of foreign and European cinema but i think probably a film i have watched most it might be Beauty and the Beast.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Well this experience has been great and what more can I ask for, so i can't really think of something. But i have to say thank you for allowing artists like me that create freely and letting creativity be the driver of the projects. This festival is giving us the opportunity to show our work freely and that's a very satisfying experience be part of.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
Its been great , i think it is very easy and very convenient for filmmakers to use FilmFreeway

10. What is your favorite meal?
I love all food, it is one of the pleasures this life has for us. There's nothing like enjoying a delicious meal.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
i have a few projects on my hands in the making, I've been working on a book of all my artwork since i'm an artist and painter, and i have a new short film called "Chess Game." Also im working on a documentary about my artwork, hopefully i have the experience to be part of your festival again soon.