WAMM Fest Write up

Not sure why this was blank for the past 2 weeks, I  wrote my reaction during WAMM and must have never uploaded it. Anyways...

I was very glad to be a part of WAMM fest even as just a mere spectator. I was surprised with not only the quality of the work but the great diversity of styles and stories. It was a Tuesday night when I attended and one of the Filmakers was even in the screening room 204 (I could watch just about anything in there, great set up).

Her film was on one of the most controversial yet true story about cross burning in the United States. It was a very interesting and she did a wonderful job casting  especially the children. I was honestly unaware that such a brutal form of racism is still practiced and it defiantly opened my eyes to the subject. I also think the music was great in the end scene, as I usually have a tendency to focus more on the audio aspects when watching any kind of film. WAMM had a great diversity in topics from dead serious ones such as cross burning to a touching story about a Mexican turtle poacher gone wild life protector.

The story of the wild life protector (can't think of his actual title) was very well done and showed a man do a complete 180 in terms of career and life path. Turttles are my favorite animal by far so this was obviously my favorite film. The music was sublime in this film and combined with the beautiful sun over the water in Baja it made for a fun, relaxing film with a great message. One thing that all the entrees shared was sincerity and pretty grippy topic that at time where hard to watch. Well all of them except the Prius Backup camera moving which was pure silliness. Some of the films I found hard to watch yet compelled to see the concussion. So I can understand the sort of shock appeal the directors were going for.

All in all I loved the experience, and thank you Elsa for motivating us to be a part of WAMM. Although I am not a woman I was very proud to see all female works as I feel they don't get enough credit in the media field and are obviously of equal if not better quality than their male counterparts in the field. I look forward for WAMMs to come as I will definitely be in attendance.