Interview with Filmmaker Iván Sáinz-Pardo (AINHOA)

AINHOA was the winner of BEST PERFORMANCES at the June 2018 EUROPEAN FEEDBACK Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Iván Sáinz-Pard: I had to make something about the terrible Global Financial Crisis and the collateral damage of the citizens. In Spain, the situation was awful and that have motivated me to tell the story of “Ainhoa”.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this short?

It was a very long trip, I needed 7 long years to organize and to find the money to do it.

3. How would you describe your short film in two words!?

“Ainhoa is a story that, instead of trying to put children to sleep, tries to wake up the adults.”

Sorry, I needed some more words.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

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