Other Worlds Austin 2018 - The Fare
A cabbie picks up a young woman, only to have her completely disappear from his back seat. In a panic, he resets his meter and is brought back to the moment she climbs into his cab. The two are stuck together in a seemingly endless cab ride that will change their lives forever.
Interview with Director/Producer D.C. Hamilton and Screenwriter/Producer/Actor Brinna Kelly
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Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
Thank you! The most simple answer to that question is that Brinna Kelly had a beautiful idea for a deeply moving, mysterious adult fairy tale which had all these wonderful qualities that everyone was excited to bring to the screen.
Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
One of the best aspects of indie film is the freedom from convention, and the ability to take the viewer to unexpected places. Answers don't have to come easy, and it does not have to fit into a box. We hope you'll watch to find something interesting and different. At the same time, many of the influences on the film come from mainstream entertainment like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Groundhog Day', so the movie also has a sense of fun and playfulness to it. If we've all done our jobs, 'The Fare' does not go the way you expect, but you'll be entertained and moved by the journey it takes you on.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
It is difficult to pour so much of yourself into something and not have it feel deeply personal, so you do end up weaving very personal themes into the film. As to what those are, and also to the question about universal themes, we can't get too much into any of that without delving into spoiler-territory, so we'll have to leave it there for now.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?
From Brinna's first draft, the script and film have remained quite consistent. She always had a clear view of this unique story, and I think we were all on the same page from very early on.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
We have been extremely fortunate to have received the level of positive feedback that we have so far. Starburst Magazine, a UK publication, was the first official critic to review the film and they felt that with any luck, the movie would becomes the 'cult romantic film of 2019,' which was incredibly flattering to hear. We certainly hope their prediction comes true!
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
A very welcome surprise indeed. You never know how an audience will view your work. You hope for the best, you work to entertain, but you just never know. It's all been a pleasant surprise.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible onwww.wearemovingstories.com?
We sincerely hope more people will find the film through the site. 'The Fare' was made with love for character, love for story, love for science fiction and fantasy tales, and we hope we can expose the film to a broader audience who will enjoy it through wearemovingstories.com
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?
We have wonderful, hard-working sales agents on board and our producers have all been amazing. At this stage, we are hoping for buyers and distributors to take an interest, in order to help the film find its audience. We're hoping for festival directors to see the film, who will want to show 'The Fare' at their festivals because it definitely belongs in a festival environment And absolutely, we want journalists to see the film, because they are the first trusted eyes and ears of the audience.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
Our hope is that the film's lack of cynicism will resonate with audiences, and that people can find strong, reaffirming notions about fate and true love at the center of the movie.
What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
We'd rather not say so as to avoid spoilers. I think the audience will know what those questions are by the time the credits roll.
Would you like to add anything else?
Thank you to wearemovingstories.com and to Other Worlds Austin. This film has been a long time in the making, a true passion project for all involved. We are so excited to be able to share it with everyone now.
What other projects are the key creatives developing or working on now?
We have a few other projects that we're focused on at the moment: an action-comedy in the spirit of Deadpool; a Shaun of the Dead-ish horror-comedy that – similar to 'The Fare' – has a lot of fun throwback elements to it, and a tense highly-contained Hitchcockian-thriller.
Interview: December 2018
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The Fare
A cabbie picks up a young woman, only to have her completely disappear from his back seat. In a panic, he resets his meter and is brought back to the moment she climbs into his cab. The two are stuck together in a seemingly endless cab ride that will change their lives forever.
Length: 82:00
Director: D.C. Hamilton
Producer: Brinna Kelly, D.C. Hamilton, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kristin Starns
Writer: Brinna Kelly
Key cast: Gino Anthony Pesi, Brinna Kelly
Facebook: Lost Checker Cab
Twitter: @LostCheckerCab
Instagram: @thefaremovie
Made in association with: Public Displays of Affection
Where can I watch it next and in the coming month? Sunday, December 9, 5:05P, at Flix Brewhouse, as part of the Other Worlds Austin film festival. Other festival dates to be announced soon.