Andres Gimenez: In Conversation

Hello Hello! Hope you are enjoying the show! On this episode we sat down with Andres Gimenez, he discusses his decision to direct a play and the overlap between film and theater. Andres also shares his thoughts on directing, finding his tone of voice, and being less critical of his work. He expresses his love for consuming various forms of media and his interest in genre hopping. Finally, he reveals his aspiration to direct a Marvel movie and his openness to exploring different fields and genres. He reflects on the role of independent film festivals in promoting new and unconventional films. Additionally, he discusses the craving for fresh and new stories in the film industry and the importance of creative connections and conversations. Andres shares his guilty pleasures, including animes and the movie School of Rock. He expresses his appreciation for anime and Japanese culture and the impact they have on his work. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the technicality and emotional through line in film and plans for future conversations.Check Out Magic Mind and save up to 56% perfect off for the Next 10 Days:https://www.magicmind.com/procrastinationradio Head to the link above and use code PROCRASTIONATIOR20 to start doing energy the smart way with Magic Mind.Follow Andres:https://www.instagram.com/andresjesusgimeneznunez/www.eventbrite.com/e/impotent-desert-tickets-823831420957?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshioshttps://www.instagram.com/ourcamp.us/00:00 Introduction and Magic Mind02:02 Choosing to Direct a Play03:40 Overlapping Creativity in Film and Theater04:45 Rehearsal Time in Theater09:31 Performing the Play Multiple Times17:15 Preference for Directing & Finding a Tone of Voice21:25 Reactions and Criticism23:30 Being Less Critical and Trusting Yourself26:38 Attraction to Stories and Genres30:50 Exploring Different Fields and Genres31:54 Interest in Short Films and Genre Hopping32:23 Innovation and Excitement at Sundance33:17 YoungArts Program and Sundance Experience34:14 Independent Film Festivals and Innovation35:17 Innovative Storytelling at Sundance36:15 Unconventional Approaches in Film37:12 Sasquatch Sunset and Unconventional Films38:35 Importance of Independent Film Festivals39:50 Placing the Bar of Taste Higher41:22 Creative Connections and Conversations43:00 Fresh and New Movies44:51 Craving New Stories46:31 Balance Between Blockbusters and Indies47:30 Guilty Pleasures: Animes and School of Rock49:25 Appreciation for Anime and Japanese Culture50:09 Artistic Technicality and Emotional Through Line in Film51:03 Wrapping Up and Future Conversation