Interview Emma Stokwielder - Seeds of the Desert
"Seeds of the Desert" is a short documentary by Emma Stokwielder, exploring sustainable farming practices in arid regions. In this interview, Emma shares her journey as a first-time documentary filmmaker, offering valuable insights into the creative process and the importance of building trust with subjects. She emphasizes the significance of capturing authentic moments and not striving for perfection during filming
Interview Emma Stokwielder
"Seeds of the Desert"
Today we sit and have a chat with Emma Stokwielder, the director of Seeds of the Deserts, winner of "Best Short Documentary" at the 2022 edition of the Indie-Clips Short Film Festival.
Emma takes us through her journey as a first-time documentary filmmaker and shares the tips and tricks she learned along the way.
One of our favorite advice shared by Emma is the need for a documentary filmmaker to take time to form a real bond with their subject before and during the shooting. A subject at ease with the documentary filmmaker is a subject that will share the most!
Another one of our favorite tips: don't hesitate to shoot and don't look for perfection when filming a documentary. All those "raw" shots that you filmed will end up very useful during editing to tell your story.
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