Interview with Filmmaker Kyle Yip (IN MY ROOM)

IN MY ROOM played to rave reviews at the May 2020 Experimental Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Kyle Vip: I approach my music practice from a visual artist’s perspective. I began producing electronic music because I was interested in the idea of invisible art. Techno music in particular has been historically regarded as one of the most anonymous if not faceless genres, so there hasn’t been much in the way of underground electronic music videos or narrative filmmaking up until recently. I wanted to honour the artists’ creative process by creating narrative between art and music.

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

Approximately three years.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous.

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

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