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something worth watching and some
thing that would look and sound like me
therefore tell the story in a way I can
only tell it.
I think that in filmmaking we just lie too
much to only entertain or to maintain a
system
already
established,
stereotypes, just to please or create a
certain effect. But the truth is that the
only stories that really touches us
humans, entertain us and bring
something valuable to the world are
those that are sincere and authentic.
And I don’t know if that will show as a
filmmaking style but it definitely is my
working style and I hope it always will.
That is actually one of the few things
I’m sure I can do well.
Skinhearts is a technically audacious
and emotionally gripping work.
What was the most challen ging
thing about making this film?
The most challenging for me was
holding too many hats at once writer-
director-producer. Not only it is difficult
to do, it is also a too lonely place to be
when you have to manage such a
complicated film and not being very
experienced in any of those jobs. Also
maintaining that vision and keep
feeling the story and the characters
while working in a highly technical
environ ment, not so artistic place, that
a film set is. But having a great director
of photography and amazing actors