Learn more about our 2017 filmmakers with our Take 5 series. Meet Erica Fae, writer and director of To Keep the Light.
#1: In 140 characters or less, describe your movie and why someone should see it.
We just won the Fipresci Prize (International Film Critics’ Prize) at Mannheim in Germany, and have won a bunch of other awards at festivals in the States. The film is visually gorgeous, and tells the story of a powerful woman in the 1800’s… a reminder that’s all-too-relevant in today’s world.
#2: Biggest lesson learned in getting the film made? Best part in getting the film made?
I’ve never really responded well when people tell me, “you can’t do that.” So, yeah, when folks kept saying that you can’t write, produce, direct, and act in your first feature I just… well, had to do it…
#3: Tell us about you. What is your movie making background?
I’ve been telling stories for decades, mostly in the theatre, though I made 2 shorts before this: my first feature film.
#4 What do you want the Oxford Film Festival audience to know about your film that isn’t obvious from its title or description?
For me, it really has an immersive, meditative quality, and watching it on a big screen almost creates the feeling of being on the coast…
#5: What does the future hold in store for your film and for you?
The film is doing really well, and is on the road to distribution. And I’ve a second feature already in the works. These things tickle me…
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