The Cordillera International Film Festival was a whirlwind of independent film screenings and meeting filmmakers.
It was a bit strange having COVID Dystopia reclassified as a music video. I never know if it is a documentary, horror, or animation. It is certainly not for kids. None of my young animation students has seen the film.
It seems the main point of the festival for filmmakers is the face time, but my face was always masked when I was indoors. It seems funny to me now how people insist on packing into tight rooms to shout at one another, usually over loud music. After my screening and question and answer session, I had several pleasant conversations outside and no one had to shout. My only goal was to get more eyeballs to see the film and that goal was accomplished. The applause was gratifying and I could relax.
In the airport digital devices and slot machines shouted for people’s attention. On slot machine kept shouting “Wheel of Fortune!” with the roar of an audience. It was quite annoying. I never touched a slot machine, but I am glad I got to sketch one before I left.