Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett had set the bar high with their short film “Time is Eternal” so my expectations were in the stratosphere as I begun watching “Connection”. They - including the international cast and crew - did not disappoint! I (Mildred) sent Daniel and Bayou the following questions and they answered them in an awesome video. Enjoy!
1. Your short film “Connection” is a beautiful and captivating piece with a strong environmental theme and that spans different countries in different continents. Making films has an impact on the environment. How did you both and the cast/crew take care of the environment during the filming of “Connection”?
2. “Connection” begins with a quote by John Lennon: “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is a reality.” The cast and crew of “Connection” is diverse, which serves to enrich the short film. Was this choice part of the writing/pre-production or did it evolve as the project took shape? What inspired this film and the overall vision?
3. Sticking with the theme of “Connection”, apart from Berite Labelle, Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett, what are the other connections between this film “Connection” and the short film you previously submitted to ROFFEKE “Time is eternal”?
4. Africa has 54 countries, including Nigeria, the home of Nollywood. Why Ghana as a location?
5. If you both were to argue for “Connection” to be included as part of the curriculum in schools/colleges, what would you say?
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