Andres Gimenez: In Conversation
53m | Feb 16, 2024Hello Hello! Hope you are enjoying the show! On this episode we sat down with Andres Gimenez, he discusses his decision to direct a play and the overlap between film and theater. Andres also shares his thoughts on directing, finding his tone of voice, and being less critical of his work. He expresses his love for consuming various forms of media and his interest in genre hopping. Finally, he reveals his aspiration to direct a Marvel movie and his openness to exploring different fields and genres. He reflects on the role of independent film festivals in promoting new and unconventional films. Additionally, he discusses the craving for fresh and new stories in the film industry and the importance of creative connections and conversations. Andres shares his guilty pleasures, including animes and the movie School of Rock. He expresses his appreciation for anime and Japanese culture and the impact they have on his work. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the technicality and emotional through line in film and plans for future conversations.
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00:00 Introduction and Magic Mind
02:02 Choosing to Direct a Play
03:40 Overlapping Creativity in Film and Theater
04:45 Rehearsal Time in Theater
09:31 Performing the Play Multiple Times
17:15 Preference for Directing & Finding a Tone of Voice
21:25 Reactions and Criticism
23:30 Being Less Critical and Trusting Yourself
26:38 Attraction to Stories and Genres
30:50 Exploring Different Fields and Genres
31:54 Interest in Short Films and Genre Hopping
32:23 Innovation and Excitement at Sundance
33:17 YoungArts Program and Sundance Experience
34:14 Independent Film Festivals and Innovation
35:17 Innovative Storytelling at Sundance
36:15 Unconventional Approaches in Film
37:12 Sasquatch Sunset and Unconventional Films
38:35 Importance of Independent Film Festivals
39:50 Placing the Bar of Taste Higher
41:22 Creative Connections and Conversations
43:00 Fresh and New Movies
44:51 Craving New Stories
46:31 Balance Between Blockbusters and Indies
47:30 Guilty Pleasures: Animes and School of Rock
49:25 Appreciation for Anime and Japanese Culture
50:09 Artistic Technicality and Emotional Through Line in Film
51:03 Wrapping Up and Future Conversation
