Interview with Filmmaker Tara Tusher (INNER-CRITIC)

INNER-CRITIC played to rave reviews at the July 2020 Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Tara Tusher: It was a personal challenge. I wanted to explore all the areas of filmmaking – lighting, sound design, cinematography, set design, editing and even acting. There were hundreds of times I nearly talked myself out of it but in the end, I did it!

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

It took about two months. The shooting took two days, but there was a break in between shooting and post production, so the editing didn’t begin right away. I actually think that ended up really helping the film. It forced me to step away for a few weeks which gave a me a fresh perspective that I wouldn’t have otherwise had.

3. How would you…