This episode features Alexandre Siqueira, who shares his process to create the Oscar contender animation short film, Purple Boy. In our chat he covers how he built his team, secured financing, and how he wrote the narrative to make the film stand out.

You’ll also learn:

*Why Purple Boy took eight years to make

*The biggest thing Alexandre learned about making a short film successful

*How to make your film appealing to a variety of audiences

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*Check out Alexandre’s website: www.alexandresiqueira.com

*Watch Alexandre’s work on Vimeo: vimeo.com/user4730561/videos

*Add Alexandre on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alex.b.siqueira

*Follow Alexandre on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alex.b.siqueira/