Interview with Filmmaker George Velez (EAVESDROPPING)

EAVESDROPPING playing to rave reviews at the August 2020 Thriller/Suspense Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

George Velez: I was motivated to make this film after a script I was trying to make became too expensive but I still had a strong desire to make something.

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

I got the idea for the short in August of 2018. We shot in January 2019 and had it finished in June 2019.

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

The two words I use to describe “Eavesdropping” are dark and intimate.

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

The biggest obstacle we faced was trying to make shooting in an apartment single as cinematic as possible. Also, we had to shoot…