I got interviewed for the first time. I’m a bit of an attention whore so I loved the idea when I got the email.
It wasn’t till I was being asked questions that I was happily surprised that I did indeed have something to say. This was another learning moment for me…R2R has been an endless clinic for me in terms of figuring out how to be a filmmaker and this “first interview” was more of the same. I realized that I DID have LOADS more to share that never made it to screen. I realized that I truly DO believe in the story I told and in the people I framed.
It was a nice reminder of why I did this project.
Also, the write up that Annie G did was awesome. I couldn’t have paid her to write a better review. For those too lazy to click through, here is the whole thing here:
Remix to Rio is a feature length documentary directed by Canadian filmmaker Ravi Steve. The film deals with a group of Canadians who take their revolutionary youth outreach program to Rio de Janerio in order to get through to some of today’s most unreachable youth. The story is based in a neighbourhood referred to as “Terra Encantada” which translates into “Enchanted Land”. The area is stricken with violence and crime while facing some of the poorest living conditions on the planet. Despite the disheartening circumstances Remix to Rio manages to show the light at the end of a seemingly desolate tunnel.
After watching this film I was struck by a sudden sense of reaffirmation in a belief that was slipping away from me: art can make the difference in the lives of people. There are times in life that people feel that there is nothing left to look forward to or that nothing they do matters and it is because of filmmakers like Ravi Steve that belligerent cynicism and nihilism get checked if not corrected.
The film is beautifully shot, wonderfully scored, and more importantly it is not pursued in the obvious manner by which this kind of story is usually told. It’s an innovative and rich approach to the portrayal of contemporary problems and a wonderful example to young filmmakers all over the world who want to tackle tough subject matter and situations.
Many documentaries simply highlight the problems people face but this film is a portrayal of a solution that actually works. It’s responsible filmmaking and more importantly proof that artists are not simply on the fringe of society but rather a central and integral part of what forms and holds society together. I suggest putting Remix to Rio on your to see list and once you’ve seen it don’t be surprised if you find yourself inspired to find your own unique way to make the world a better place.
original: http://anniegmovies.com
Fucking awesome, huh?
She also did a video interview with me. I didn’t realize it was a video interview or I would have snazzed up a bit. Or at least tried not to look so ugly. That said, here is me stumbling through my first interview.
REMIX-to-RIO follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX
Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio de Janeiro as they test their revolutionary outreach
model on some of today’s most “unreachable” youth.
With likeminded organization, Soldiers Never More, as their partner, REMIX helps create a recording studio in the neighborhood known as “The Enchanted Land” (Tera Encantada).
When an [...]
REMIX-to-RIO follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX
Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio de Janeiro as they test their revolutionary outreach
model on some of today’s most “unreachable” youth.
With likeminded organization, Soldiers Never More, as their partner, REMIX helps create a recording studio in the neighborhood known as “The Enchanted Land” (Tera Encantada).
When an [...]
REMIX-to-RIO follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX
Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio de Janeiro as they test their revolutionary outreach
model on some of today’s most “unreachable” youth.
With likeminded organization, Soldiers Never More, as their partner, REMIX helps create a recording studio in the neighborhood known as “The Enchanted Land” (Tera Encantada).
When an [...]
REMIX-to-RIO follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX
Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio de Janeiro as they test their revolutionary outreach
model on some of today’s most “unreachable” youth.
With likeminded organization, Soldiers Never More, as their partner, REMIX helps create a recording studio in the neighborhood known as “The Enchanted Land” (Tera Encantada).
When an [...]
REMIX-to-RIO follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX
Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio de Janeiro as they test their revolutionary outreach
model on some of today’s most “unreachable” youth.
With likeminded organization, Soldiers Never More, as their partner, REMIX helps create a recording studio in the neighborhood known as “The Enchanted Land” (Tera Encantada).
When an [...]
REMIX-to-RIO follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX
Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio de Janeiro as they test their revolutionary outreach
model on some of today’s most “unreachable” youth.
With likeminded organization, Soldiers Never More, as their partner, REMIX helps create a recording studio in the neighborhood known as “The Enchanted Land” (Tera Encantada).
When an [...]