Blog 3 - First Interview Preparation

"I wanted to do another movie that could make us laugh and cry and feel good about the world. I wanted to do something else that could make us smile. This is a time when we need to smile more and Hollywood movies are supposed to do that for people in difficult times." - Steven Spielberg

1.  Who do you plan to interview?  Why?

• A: The person I plan on talking to for my first interview is Louis Fossum. Also known as Jason Kincaid, Mr. Fossum was an actor on the set of many movies and TV shows such as All my Children and My Brother’s Keeper. After retiring from his work in Hollywood, Mr. Fossum resorted to teaching a film class at Cal Poly Pomona. Last year, I had the privilege of talking two of his film classes in which I was able to learn so much about the craft of filmmaking. Taking his classes really changed my perspective on how I watch and create movies. In addition, his class structure and lessons are what helped me decide what I want to do for my potential essential question and is the reason he is the viable person to interview.

2.  Five questions will be assigned to all seniors to ask.  What additional questions do you plan to ask?  Ask open-ended questions.

• A: Being on set, what do you feel is the most important value to have to be a thorough filmmaker?

• What do you feel would be the most noticeable mistake when watching a film? Why? (Cinematography, story, acting, music, editing, etc.)

• In order to successfully engage an audience, what do you believe is the most important aspect in a film? Why? (Cinematography, story, acting, music, editing, etc.)

• Having studied movies very closely over the many years you’ve been involved in film, which do you believe are the most effective genres when engaging and involving the audience?

• Does the general ambience of a theater affect the viewership experience when watching a movie? (Opposed to watching it at home on a TV, computer, or any other device?)