Interview with Filmmaker Ethan Munoz (GENTLY INTO THE DARK)

GENTLY INTO THE DARK played to rave reviews at the April 2020 LGBT Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Ethan Munoz: My main motivation for making Gently Into the Dark was to show a different side of the LGBT community. I wanted to make something that delved into fears and terrors of a worst nightmare come to life. To me, I wanted to push the limits of what an LGBT film could be. Making new and different art forms is exciting and thrilling to me.

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

The whole project took about 7 months to make. The concept was about a month to develop. Filming the project was over the span of several weekends. Editing, Coloring, Sound Design, and Special Effects took about four months.

3. How would…