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E33 • You Must Fight to Make Your Film • PIA MARAIS, dir. of ‘Transamazonia’ at the New York Film Festival, Chicago International, TIFF
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Pia Marais shares insights from her filmmaking journey, including the making of her atmospheric new film “Transamazonia,” which just screened at the New York Film Festival following a Locarno world premiere. Past inspirations include Werner Herzog’s “Wings of Hope” and Asif Kapadia’s “Amy”.
Pia’s latest film explores themes of faith and family dynamics, and she discusses the complexities of casting, production, the importance of film festivals, and the ongoing challenges of securing distribution for independent films.
Other topics include the evolving landscape of cinema culture, which has shifted significantly over the years with a need for more curated film experiences, as business decisions heavily influence American cinema these days. Also touched on are the differences between American and international cinema, particularly in funding and audience engagement.
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1. E33 • You Must Fight to Make Your Film • PIA MARAIS, dir. of ‘Transamazonia’ at the New York Film Festival, Chicago International, TIFF (00:00:00)
2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:44)
3. Introducing Filmmaker Pia Marais, dir. of "Transamazonia" at NYFF (00:01:03)
4. The Evolution of Film Distribution and Audience Engagement (00:04:44)
5. The State of American Cinema and Global Perspectives (00:07:28)
6. Filmmaking in Germany: Funding and Production Challenges (00:10:44)
7. Casting and Character Development in “Transamazonia” (00:13:36)
8. Exploring Themes of Faith and Family Dynamics (00:16:25)
9. The Filmmaking Process: From Concept to Production (00:19:32)
10. Werner Herzog's "Wings of Hope" and Asif Kapadia's "Amy" (00:20:12)
11. Distribution Challenges and Future Plans (00:25:29)
12. Reflections on Filmmaking and Personal Growth (00:28:42)
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