2.54 Filmmaker Interview with Akshit Kumar

29/11/2024 11 min Temporada 2 Episodio 54
2.54 Filmmaker Interview with Akshit Kumar

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Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Akshit Kumar, the director of the short film "bonVoyage pour monVoyage," an experimental film animating Akshit's travels. The film received the bronze medal in the experimental/alternative category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the some of the Akshit's travels, the process of turning static drawings into animated scenes, and some of Akshit's favorite places to visit around India.Books mentioned in this episode include:Goosebumps by R. L. Stine Creativity Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed CatmullFilms mentioned in this episode include:"bonVoyage pour monVoyage" directed by Akshit KumarLittle Miss Sunshine directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie FarisFinal Destination seriesThe Devil Wears Prada directed by David FrankelGone Girl directed by David Fincher"bonVoyage pour monVoyage" is screening at the International Short Film Festival on Cultural Tourism in December, and is waiting to hear back from international film festivals.You can follow Akshit on Instagram @_aykay.k and the film @bonvoyage_pour_monvoyage.Support the show