TOTEM, 3min., France
Directed by Emeline Castaneda
The day had started badly for Alice. But that was without taking into account the old saying "in the jungle you must wait, 13 helps yourself liberate"

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
It was originally for a contest. We had tell a story around the theme "number 13". I have always expressed my self best with choreography and I already had this idea of a choreography about animal transformation. It was the merfect opportunity.

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

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

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
To shoot in public transportation was a real challenge.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I couldn't help smiling.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
A long time ago, I directed by accident a film for a medical training. It was my first time directing. I suspected that it was something I would like to pursue but never had the chance to actually do it, as I studied fashion and not cinema. After I completed the shoot I was ecstatic. So excited about the feeling I had while doing it, the feeling to be exactly at the right place.

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

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 thought this idea of feedback was really good. And I am very happy to have been selected and win an award. I feel that you have already gven a kickstart on my the film career.

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

10. What is your favorite meal?
Orange, beetroot, goat cheese and hazelnut salad and strawberry and cream cake (my grandma's recipe). Especially strawberry and cream cake !

11. What is next for you? A new film?
I am currently developing a fiction short film and a TV serie.