Rambling Into Oblivion

OK the scenario goes something like thIs:

Let’s say you are a filmmaker and you are sitting down at a press junket to promote your soon to be released feature or series. You are totally prepared because actually who knows more about the project than you. You have lived and breathed it for at least a year if not a decade!

The film journalist asks you a question about the project.

You respond, and you just keep on going. . . You answer every question possible without the journalist even getting a chance to ask a second question. The plane is up in the air and you have not landed it yet, you keep going and going. . .

I’m suggesting this is not the way to go.

Prepare for these interviews in a question and answer format. In other words, you will need to break up your responses regarding descriptions and experiences in smaller portions. Even if it feels unnatural. I don’t like the word “sound bite” because then responses become very clipped and an editor trying to assemble a piece about your film with your interview and film clips has a tough time editing the piece. However, speaking about a project that took an exorbitant amount of time and energy, giving the responses a rhythm and still display your passion takes preparation.

Moral to this story is: if anyone knows how to prepare it’s a good filmmaker!

— Suzanne