E35 • Expand Your Horizon, Stand With the Misfits • WANNES DESTOOP, dir. of ‘Holy Rosita’ - BEST FILM Award at the Torino Film Festival

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Chapters
0:45
Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle
1:02
Introducing Filmmaker Wannes Destoop, dir. of "Holy Rosita", BEST FILM winner at Torino FF
1:45
The Misfit Connection
4:36
Inspirations and Authenticity
7:26
Cinematic Techniques in Fiction and Documentary
11:01
The Complexity of Parenthood
14:12
Casting and Character Development
17:21
The State of Modern Filmmaking
20:06
Production Choices: Natural Light, Color and Contrast
23:52
"The Florida Project" & "Anora" dir. by Sean Baker
26:45
"In Bruges" dir. by Martin McDonagh
29:24
Post-Production Challenges
32:05
Awards and Recognition
35:19
Future Prospects and Distribution
39:56
Filmmaking Advice: Find a Way to Get Along with the Disappointments
Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle
E35 • Expand Your Horizon, Stand With the Misfits • WANNES DESTOOP, dir. of ‘Holy Rosita’ - BEST FILM Award at the Torino Film Festival
Dec 17, 2024 Season 1 Episode 35 Marcus Mizelle

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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