How do you convince risk adverse people to fund your film? Some filmmakers go as far as actually shooting a short to use as a proof of concept, In this episode, Leslie and Veronika talk about the best ways to advance your career in film like choosing between big film festivals vs. targeted film festivals, how to work with kids on set, finding the right collaborators, putting story and characters first, how to utilize your editor, the necessity of a script supervisor and much more.
Veronika Kurz is an award-winning director whose work spans a wide variety of genres, and has screened at festivals worldwide. With a background in technical film production, Veronika delivers story-driven, cinematic products with a feature film feel.
In 2017, she successfully pitched her short comedy, 20 MINUTES TO LIFE, at that year’s Whistler Film Festival, winning funding from the MPPIA Short Film Award.
The film went on to win Best Short Film at the LA Femme Film Festival and 1st Place Comedy Short Shorts at Just For Laughs NorthWest.
20 MINUTES TO LIFE is now available to watch in Canada on Super Channel Fuse.
Her dance film, FLOW (starring Ballet BC dancer Livona Ellis) premiered at the 2019 Sedona International Film Festival to two sold-out audiences and went on to play at several international festivals.
Veronika has a passion for creative storytelling and loves working collaboratively to bring great ideas to life. Through her work, Veronika aims to inspire, entertain, and move her audiences.
