He is representing the short animation “Homegrown” at the 30th International Film Festival for Children and Youth. In an interview with the 30th International Film Festival for Children and Youth, Blazukas said that he believed film festivals like the 30th International Film Festival for Children and Youth are learning exercise for filmmakers too.
IMNA young reporter, Fardis Sabet, interviews Thomas Blazukas after some screenings on Saturday, July 1st:
How have you found Isfahani people’s hosting?
Oh, it is fine. People are very receptive, kind, and genuine. I enjoyed my stay so far.
What is the most important lesson to be taught to children and adults through the festivals?
I think children should be taught to follow their talents and dreams. As I saw in the very last animation, adults temp to pretend that they know better and I do believe that adults should be taught by children that nothing is impossible, so dreams should be pursued. And I thinks that films can do that.
How can the festivals meet children’s needs?
I think the festival should define what exactly it wants to show to children. Whether it wants to demonstrate the film making as a craft or it is just educational videos that show how to learn. It really depends on the festival needs. If crafts are more focused on, then more workshops need to be held.
How many movies have you watched during the festival? And which was your favorite?
I watched about six or seven films yesterday, and about eleven films today. My favorite was “Perched” by Liam Harris.
How do evaluate the movies' levels participating in the current festival?
Films are strong but still they vary a lot. I think one of the things, since I have the opportunity to express, is the different languages in the live dubbing in the screening rooms. If it were in a different manner, the films would be performed better.
It is mainly because when you do it live, the original language is still there. When you take the levels down, everything else goes down including music, sound effects; everything that is happening on the screen disappears. So that has great impact on how people perceive those films.
Are you generally satisfied with the festival?
Yes, generally things are running well.
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