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Title: Itch
Runtime: 12 min
Country: Wales
Director: Shaun Boosheri
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: December, 2021
Synopsis: The everyday struggles of a man tortured with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
OR: What was the inspiration for your film?
SB: I have known someone who suffers with OCD for many years and wanted to show how horrific it can be.
OR: When did you conceive the idea for your film and how long did it take before it was realized?
SB: I conceived the idea a couple of years ago but it had to go on hold because of the pandemic.
OR: What was the most challenging aspect of working in a short film format?
SB: As the mind is so complex, it was a struggle to put the ideas into such a short amount of time.
OR: What was the most challenging aspect of your production?
SB: Locations are always difficult!
OR: Do you have any advice for first-time filmmakers?
SB: Be confident with your product.