LAFA Team
- Jan 24, 2017
Juror in the spotlight: an interview with Kelly Karavites
Most people wouldn't give up a promising career in order to pursue their dreams. It's risky, challenging, some would even say crazy to...
Interview with Luca Vecchi, director of Hooked
- Jan 14, 2017
"We were looking for something weird to tell about frustration and addiction"
The winner of December edition, Hooked, was different than all the other winners in 2016. In fact, it's probably different than anything...
Interview with Mike Wargo
- Dec 29, 2016
"I decided to find out what happens to those children when their parents die”
Road to Hope is an extraordinary film and the first documentary to win the Film of the Month award at LAFA. Our lead judge, Shaw Jones,...
Interview with Joanna Strange, Director of Blonde
- Nov 10, 2016
"I was tired of the same old tropes for women, and wanted to do something different"
Joanna Strange is different. Unlike many filmmakers, especially those who make their first short film, Joanna created a unique,...
Interview with Molly Ratermann
- Oct 14, 2016
״The film gods were on our side that day״
Creating a successful film isn't an easy task, let alone when dealing with a difficult, taboo topic. But Molly Ratermann, writer,...
Interview with Anthony Nion
- Sep 30, 2016
"I wanted to make the viewers feel they watch something between dream and reality"
Although people love comedies, it's rare that a comedy wins a major award that is not related to the genre. Most of the "Best Picture"...