Storytelling by Interview
Filmmakers seek to tell interesting stories, but each of us bring different perspectives, skills and styles to the art. An approach I’m passionately developing creates in-depth character sketches through on-camera interviews. I truly love to evoke emotion from my interview subjects while giving the viewer insight about the underlying personalities behind the dialogue.
Andrew Love’s Story
Role: Director, Editor
Length: 4:12
Cameras: 2
Locations: Studio, Downtown Chico, CA and Upper Bidwell Park
The ambient scenes in Andrew Love’s Story conjures the sensation of being lost and alone in a dark and indifferent world, then revealing a joyful path toward hope.
Devin’s Story
Role: Concept Creator, Editor
Length: 2:14
Cameras: 2
Location: Studio Stage
The filming of Devin’s Story evokes beauty and sensitivity through Devin’s flowingly elegant dance style.
Andrew’s Story
Role: Director, Editor
Length: 3:21
Cameras: 2
Locations: Studio, Private Home, PV Highschool Auditorium
Guitar music and garage band atmospherics bring Andrew’s talents and personality into the interview process.
The Tamble’s Story
Role: Director, Editor
Length: 3:35
Cameras: 2 + Drone
Locations: Private Home, Outdoor Ranch
Horsemanship, aerial views and the lush colors of the great outdoors engages the viewer with an easygoing country lifestyle and dramatic camera angles.
What is emerging in my work is a style of filmmaking that presents people in full – with scenes of the interview subject doing what they are passionate about, such as working or practicing an art or talent. I feel it is important to film the person outside of the studio and away from the narrow view of the interview chair. These ambient scenes cultivate the individual’s personality traits and characteristics, enhancing the storyline.
Susan’s Story
Role: Director, Editor
Length: 4:00
Cameras: 2
Locations: Studio, Private Home, Chico High Campus
Susan’s Story utilizes symbolic imagery and still photography to give the viewer a glimpse of family discord and associated emotions.
What Is Love
Role: Director
Length: 11:49
Cameras: 4
Locations: Chico Municipal Airport
The series of interviews in What is Love?provides a behind the scenes look into the Blake Lindsey interview and directorial approach.