INTERVIEW WITH DAMNON PACKARD
Writer/Producer/Director of REFLECTIONS OF EVIL
1. When did you first decide you wanted to be a Film Director?
A: 1982, age 14
2. Did you have to go to college for directing or anything that comes with moviemaking? And if so, did it help you at all?
A: Not really, self taught.
3. Who was your biggest influence? A: Spielberg
4.Can you make a living off of Directing Independent films?
A: hell no.
5. Do you use any kind of math in this profession? (this is a traditional question)
A: I try to close off the memory of how much money I've wasted/spent.
6.What is the difference between Independent films and Studio films?
A: these days not much, but it depends.
6. What is your favorite genre of film?
A: Fantasy-horror-sci-fi-adventure
7.What is your favorite all time movie?
A: The Devils, maybe
8. In your opinion, what is the difference between the movies of 80's and the movies of today? if any.
A: not much, this IS basically the late 80's all over again
9. What do you most enjoy about being a Director?
A: The temporary deleusion of granduer while making a film that it might actually result in something and be worth all the overwhelming effort
10. What advice could you give to aspiring moviemakers?
A: If you want to go through hell to create something which has very little chance of resulting in anything or recieving much attention or exposure. This is the perfect profession
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