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OR: What was the inspiration for your film?
TM: For Absence of Light, I had some visions in my mind that I really wanted to mess around with and create reality but I knew I had to create a story around it. I chose a topic that was personal and meaningful to me and boom it was born!
OR: When did you conceive the idea for your film and how long did it take before it was realized?
TM: I thought of Absence of Light in the beginning of my junior year of high school and that is when I began writing it as well.
OR: What was the most challenging aspect of working in a short film format?
TM: Staying within the time limit of the competition I was submitting to!
OR: What was the most challenging aspect of your production?
TM: Finding dates where everyone was available as well as the locations we were allowed to film at.
OR: Do you have any advice for first-time filmmakers?
TM: You don’t need fancy or expensive equipment to make a great story!