Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle - E12 • The Importance of Not Knowing • PAOLO TIZÓN , dir. of ‘Night Has Come’, Special Jury Award + FIPRESCI Winner at KVIFF

E12 • The Importance of Not Knowing • PAOLO TIZÓN , dir. of ‘Night Has Come’, Special Jury Award + FIPRESCI Winner at KVIFF

07/18/24 • 44 min

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

This episode features Paolo Tizón and his documentary “Night Has Come”, which just won the Special Jury Award and the FIPRESCI (Critic) Award at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. His main inspiration for the film: ‘Beau Travail’ (1999) by Claire Denis.
We discuss cinematic techniques used in documentaries, the importance of not knowing and being open to surprises while filming - how to listen to the material, editing and structuring a documentary, and the personal motivations behind making his film. We also touch on the connection between music and cinema, the importance of taking breaks during editing, and the value of test screenings.
Paolo discusses the stress and excitement of delivering and premiering ‘Night Has Come’, and shares his strong love for the medium of film.
Short Ends

Getting into film festivals can exceed expectations and open doors to bigger opportunities.
Using cinematic techniques in documentaries can create a more engaging and immersive experience for the audience.
Not knowing and being open to surprises while filming is an important part of documentary filmmaking.
Editing and structuring a documentary can be a challenging task, but it is crucial to listen to the material and let it guide the process.
Personal motivations and curiosity can drive the creation of a documentary film.
There is a strong connection between music and cinema, and pairing music with images can enhance the storytelling. Taking breaks during the editing process allows for fresh eyes and new perspectives.
Test screenings are crucial for understanding audience reactions and making necessary changes.
Directing and shooting the film as a cinematographer can create a unique and personal connection to the material.
Delivering a film can be a stressful and often overlooked aspect of the filmmaking process.
Premiering a film at a festival is a mix of excitement and pressure to make the most of the experience.
Drawing inspiration from other films can inform and shape the creative choices in a documentary.
The filmmaker's next project involves experimenting with fiction and challenging themselves with different formats and cameras.
Filmmaking is a deeply engaging and fulfilling art form that allows for personal growth and connection with others.

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Getting into film festivals can exceed expectations and open doors to bigger opportunities.
Using cinematic techniques in documentaries can create a more engaging and immersive experience for the audience.
Not knowing and being open to surprises while filming is an important part of documentary filmmaking.
Editing and structuring a documentary can be a challenging task, but it is crucial to listen to the material and let it guide the process.
Personal motivations and curiosity can drive the creation of a documentary film.
There is a strong connection between music and cinema, and pairing music with images can enhance the storytelling. Taking breaks during the editing process allows for fresh eyes and new perspectives.
Test screenings are crucial for understanding audience reactions and making necessary changes.
Directing and shooting the film as a cinematographer can create a unique and personal connection to the material.
Delivering a film can be a stressful and often overlooked aspect of the filmmaking process.
Premiering a film at a festival is a mix of excitement and pressure to make the most of the experience.
Drawing inspiration from other films can inform and shape the creative choices in a documentary.
The filmmaker's next project involves experimenting with fiction and challenging themselves with different formats and cameras.
Filmmaking is a deeply engaging and fulfilling art form that allows for personal growth and connection with others.

What Movies Are You Watching?

Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

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E11 • The Beauty of Change • IVANA GLORIA, dir. of ‘Chlorophyll’ at the Rome Film Fest + KVIFF

Ivana Gloria, the director of ‘Chlorophyll’, which World Premiered at the Rome International Film Festival, followed by a warm reception at Karlovy Vary, shares her journey and challenges as a filmmaker, having been heavily inspired by the 2018 Swedish film ‘Border’ from director Ali Abbasi.
The conversation also revolves around Ivana’s film ‘Chlorophyll’ and its theme of change - specifically the fear and beauty of change. She speaks on the importance of rehearsals, and being open to new ideas during the filmmaking process, which can lead to unexpected and magical moments.
Ivana discusses the value of film festivals in building connections and networking with other filmmakers, and she also mentions her future projects, including a documentary and a short film. She also speaks on the Rome film scene.

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E13 • Taking the Long Shots • ZHENGFAN YANG , dir. of ‘Stranger’, Grand Prix Winner at KVIFF

In this episode, I speak with Zhengfan Yang about his film 'Stranger’, which just won the Grand Prix prize in the Proxima Competition at Karlovy Vary. We also discuss his past cinema inspiration, ‘A One and a Two’, the 2000 film by Taiwanese filmmaker Edward Yang.

Zhengfan talks about the challenges of shooting his film in 7 total shots, each in a different hotel room, and the importance of the setting and space as a character. He emphasizes the importance of sticking to his original concept of shooting long takes and the pressure to find the right beginning and end for each take.

Zhengfan shares his experience with financing and the long process of securing funding from various different countries. He reflects on the changing landscape of cinema and the challenges of having his films seen by a wide audience. He also shares filmmaking advice - to stay true to your vision and make the most honest film possible.

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Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle - E12 • The Importance of Not Knowing • PAOLO TIZÓN , dir. of ‘Night Has Come’, Special Jury Award + FIPRESCI Winner at KVIFF

Transcript

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This episode features Paolo Tazzon and his documentary, Night Has Come, which just won the Special Jury Award and the Critics Award at the 58th Carlo Film Festival.
by Claire Denis.
We discuss cinematic techniques used in documentaries, the importance of not knowing and being open to surprises while How to listen to the
and the personal motivations behind making his film.
We also touch on the connection between music and the importance of taking breaks during and the

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