E15 • Writing Your Own Narrative • ELLIE FOUMBI , dir. of ‘Our Father the Devil’, Now on Criterion following the Venice Int. Film Festival

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Today I speak with my friend and exceptional filmmaker Ellie Foumbi, about her Independent Spirt Award-nominated 'Our Father The Devil,' which is now on the Criterion Channel following a premiere at last year’s Venice International Film Festival. We also discuss the influence of Andrea Arnold’s film 'Red Road' (2006) on her work.
We reminisce about our initial meeting and collaboration in 2012, mutual connections in the industry, and Ellie's process of making an effective micro-budget thriller - which involves the balance of intrigue, character development, and a clear antagonist to create tension and engage the audience.
Ellie shares her thoughts on the future of cinema, the significance of her work being featured on Criterion, and the importance of patience and honing one's skills through short films and workshops.
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1. E15 • Writing Your Own Narrative • ELLIE FOUMBI , dir. of ‘Our Father the Devil’, Now on Criterion following the Venice Int. Film Festival (00:00:00)

2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:01)

3. Introducing Filmmaker Ellie Foumbi (00:00:19)

4. The Pitcho Connection (00:01:01)

5. The Importance of Patience When Making A Feature (00:05:59)

6. Workshops & Film Labs (00:08:58)

7. Discovering Cinema & Writing at an Early Age (00:10:53)

8. Andrea Arnold's 'Red Road' (00:13:49)

9. How to Find Your Ending as a Writer (00:15:27)

10. Simplicity is a Big Thing + Working With Actors (00:20:21)

11. Ellie's Approach to Dissecting A Scene (00:24:31)

12. The Thriller Genre (00:26:44)

13. Pushing The Genre and Keeping It Fresh (00:30:32)

14. Making a Living as a Filmmaker - Don't Forget to Move & Create (00:33:17)

15. The More Shortcuts You Take, the Longer It Will Take You (00:37:21)

16. 'Our Father The Devil' on the Criterion Channel (00:38:21)