Filmmaker Interview for “Mobile”

Mobile
Director: Jimmy Lo (Canada)
A newlywed couple from Hong Kong finds their fresh start in Canada.
Narrative
NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS / SESSION 01 (11:00 am – 12:30pm)
What drew you to create this film?
– The story is inspired by my close friend’s real stories.
What does filmmaking mean to you?
– Filmmaking is a way of life. I explore and perceive the world through films.
What advice would you give students or beginners that want to make films?
– Read. Observe. Create. Follow your instinct. Keep rolling!
What films do you watch again and again?
– The LOTR Trilogy; Precious; School of Rock; Chungking Express; L’Argent; Mirror; Autumn Sonata; and The Red Balloon etc.
