MIHI: At the center of our gaze, 15min., France
Directed by Cyril Durand-Gasselin
Introspection is a mental activity which can be described metaphorically as the act of “looking inside” oneself, through a form of attention paid to one's own sensations, states or thoughts. In psychology, this is the inner knowledge we have of our perceptions, actions, emotions and knowledge, which is different from that which an outside observer might have.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
I wanted to show how important introspection has been for me in my life, and still is. It helped me grow so much.
By giving this work to the world, I hope it will reminds everyone how important it is to take time to listen to yourself and to learn as much as you can from everything you can find inside.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
I would say 5 years, if I go back to the origin. But the work really started 3 years ago.

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
This project is my first so I faced many obstacles during the production. But I think the biggest one was the lack of time : time to rehearse with the dancers and time on set during the filming. We had to deal with short amount of time to do everything, so that was challenging.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
Honestly, I've got really touched and smiled all the way through the video. The comments were so nice and good but mostly really interesting. And it is really satisfying to hear comments from people that you don't know that are coming from another country.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
Since I was young, I've always loved to create. I was and still am a dreamer. Since ever I can catch myself looking around, observing people, landscape and the rest of the world, and create stories and pictures in my mind.
Ideas of film making came to me before dancing but I've decided first to focus on my dance career.
Today I've got the opportunity to bring back those dreams and make the visuals from my head to the screen.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
I really enjoy a lot Ryan Murphy's works as "AHS", "Ratched" and "The Normal Heart".
But if I honest the "Devil wears Prada" is the still the film I can't even count how many times I've seen it.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
I would say create even more opportunities to show my film and maybe organize meeting with people from the industry that has seen the movie.
But I would say that your festival is already doing really good. And I thank you for that.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
The platform is really efficient. It is simple to use and make your life so much easier.

10. What is your favorite meal?
I love cheese ! Everything with it will satisfy me but I would be always conquered by a cheese fondue.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
A lot is already on board for me and the Compagnie Nos (the dance company I created).
With my team, we are working on a project on stage but also on at least two new short films. But I can't say anything more for now.