This episode features short filmmaker Alexandra Ramires who shares her approach to short film storytelling. She also shares how she received funding to make her Oscar-contending short, “Tie”, the collective of directors behind the animation, and her process to create the film’s unique look.

You’ll also learn:

*How to make each moment of a film have impact

*How sustainable a career in short films is

*How long it took to make an 11-minute film

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*Watch the trailer for “Tie”: vimeo.com/396980733

*Watch Alexandra’s process to create the animation: vimeo.com/433677010

*More info on Alexandra here: agencia.curtas.pt/directors/show/769