INTERVIEW WITH Jeny Poquet

How long have you been doing movies? How did you decide to start making movies?

In September it will be a year since I wrote my first script-

It was an organic continuation of my time directing theater, musicals...

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Why did you do this project?

I needed to explain a reality in our society, which is mental health.

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(If you can say). How much budget did you have to do this project?

Approximately 15,000€

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Was it self-funded or did you get budget/producers/investors?

I self-financed it.

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How long did it take from the initial idea to being able to release?

3 months

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Are you happy with the result?

I am very happy!

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What phase is this project in right now? Are you in the initial phase of sending it to festivals, middle phase or finishing the circuit?

I am currently in the initial phase of sending to festivals.

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How has your experience been with the festivals so far? Where do you think they should improve?

We have only been to one and I cannot rate it.

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Normally, filmmakers use many references, favorite directors, favorite movies, etc. Were you inspired by any director or film? If so, tell us your references.

Although I have favorite directors, I was not inspired by any of them.

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Your favorite movie?

I have many favorite movies, but if I have to name one, it would be Blake Edwards "The Party."

I think it's a work of art.

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Favorite series?

The Money Heist

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Do you see yourself making movies in 5 years? Where do you see yourself?

I would love to be able to continue making films.

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Do you have any other project in mind?

I have finished the post-production of my second short film and now I am in pre-production of a documentary with Albert Poquet

 

What do you ask for the future? (cinematographically speaking)

Possibility of funding to continue telling stories.

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Your best experience in a movie theater?

When I was a child I could immerse myself in the screen; everything was magical. I would like to be able to create films that take the viewer to that level of childhood discovery.