Setting Sun Film Festival - Twirl de Lux
When women dance it is a revolution.
Interview with Writer/Director/Producer Erin M McCuskey
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
When women dance it is a revolutionary act.
Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
This film is not for everyone.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
When my mother died I couldn’t breathe. This is a film about human rights.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?
This is part of a film project called Luxville being made as it goes, in public, not waiting for perfection.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
It has raised many emotions in viewers,
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
It is not surprising that viewers are surprised at their emotion.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
Human rights stories need to be shared.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?
Citizens of Luxville can sign in at luxville.me
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
A slow burn.
What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
Freedom is fragile. Our bodies are the front line. Our daughters are watching.
Would you like to add anything else?
Please share.
What other projects are the key creatives developing or working on now?
Luxville project continues, our next PhotoPlay will happen in September.
Interview: April 2018
_______________________________________________________________________________
We Are Moving Stories embraces new voices in drama, documentary, animation, TV, web series, music video, women's films, LGBTIAQ+, scifi, horror, world cinema. If you have just made a film - we'd love to hear from you. Or if you know a filmmaker - can you recommend us? More info: Carmela
_______________________________________________________________________________
Twirl de Lux
When women dance it is a revolution.
Length:
5mins
Director:
Erin M McCuskey
Producer:
Yum Studio
Writer:
Erin M McCuskey
About the writer, director and producer:
Erin grew up in a large Irish emigrant family in regional Victoria Australia. Her love of the moving image grew from family films and transparencies created by her father, and the gatherings to view them. She works across many media specialising in film, photography and both spoken and written word. Archival footage.
Looking for (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists):
Citizens
Social media handles:
Facebook:
YumStudio
Twitter:
@madameyum
Instagram:
@madameyum
Funders:
Self Funded
Made in association with:
Christine Tammer Music
Where can I watch it next and in the coming month?
September at the Biennial of Australian Art