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E35 • Expand Your Horizon, Stand With the Misfits • WANNES DESTOOP, dir. of ‘Holy Rosita’ - BEST FILM Award at the Torino Film Festival
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Wannes Destoop, director of “Holy Rosita”, which just won the Best Film award at the Torino Film Festival, shares his affinity for misfits and the unique stories they embody. Past films discussed include Sean Baker’s “The Florida Project” and Martin McDonagh’s “In Bruges”.
He reflects on his documentary roots, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the challenges of modern filmmaking. Wannes shares insights into his casting process, production choices, and the emotional rollercoaster of post-production.
Also touched on are the impact of awards and recognition on a film's reach and the complexities of distribution in today's film market.
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Chapters
1. E35 • Expand Your Horizon, Stand With the Misfits • WANNES DESTOOP, dir. of ‘Holy Rosita’ - BEST FILM Award at the Torino Film Festival (00:00:00)
2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:12)
3. Introducing Filmmaker Wannes Destoop, dir. of "Holy Rosita", BEST FILM winner at Torino FF (00:00:29)
4. The Misfit Connection (00:01:12)
5. Inspirations and Authenticity (00:04:03)
6. Cinematic Techniques in Fiction and Documentary (00:06:53)
7. The Complexity of Parenthood (00:09:43)
8. Casting and Character Development (00:12:54)
9. The State of Modern Filmmaking (00:16:03)
10. Production Choices: Natural Light, Color and Contrast (00:18:48)
11. "The Florida Project" & "Anora" dir. by Sean Baker (00:22:34)
12. "In Bruges" dir. by Martin McDonagh (00:25:27)
13. Post-Production Challenges (00:28:06)
14. Awards and Recognition (00:30:47)
15. Future Prospects and Distribution (00:34:01)
16. Filmmaking Advice: Find a Way to Get Along with the Disappointments (00:38:38)
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