Bio:

Natasa Prosenc was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia and graduated in 1990 from the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana. In 1999 she finished her MFA at California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. She has participated in video and film festivals in Slovenia and abroad as well as having video installation exhibitions. She has also directed documentaries and short films. She presently lives and works in Ljubljana and Los Angeles.

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1. Why did you make this film?
I wanted to see what will happen if I try to show the state of mind
instead
of a story.

2. How long did it take to make this film?
7 months.

3. What was the biggest challenge you faced in making this film?
To create a picture of person's inner life.

4. Do you have any "war stories" that you would like to tell us
about the
making of this film?
No war stories, just perpetual fight with forces (money, time,
technology,
criticism, fashion ...) that try to simplify / misunderstand / change
/
neglect one's vision.

5. What can you tell us about the technology/equipment that you
used?
Camera? Editing? Software? Hardware? Film stock? Video tape stock?
Sound
equipment? Etc.
Traditional: 16 mm Kodak film, flatbed.

6. Do you enjoy one aspect of filmmaking more than any others?
I love all aspects but organization process.

7. In what country or region do you live? Is it important to your
art?
If so, in what way?
Slovenia - it is important, different cultural perspective.

8. What does "Microcinema" mean to you?
Alternative way of film exposure (based on quality) and distribution.

9. What does "Independent" mean to you?
To me one is independent as long as one has control over the
idea/vision
of
her/his film and is not forced to compromise it. So independent film
would
be the one, which is made under this kind of circumstances.

10. What are a few tips you can give to other filmmakers?
Love your cast & crew.

11. Do you have ideas for another film? If so, will you share them
with
us?
My new film is about careless people. Usualy I don't think in terms
of
ideas, but just try to capture a piece of life.

12. Who is your favorite film director?
Many, but if you want one: John Cassavetes (he would be the first in
alphabetical order).

13. What is your favorite film?
Many, but if you want one: Traveler by Abas Kiarostami (last in
alphabetical order).

14. What else would you like to tell us?
I prefer language of images and sounds better then language of words.



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	Evening directed by Natasa Prosenc Poland, Narrative, 0, 00:10:50 This film deals with the problem of solitude in modern society.... more info
	Morning directed by Natasa Prosenc Poland, Narrative, 00:07:00

Compilations containing Evening
	Independent Exposure Exhibition Halloweird Millenium Edition 1999 (MC-33)	1999	Not currently available through Microcinema International

Upcoming Screenings

Screening History
Evening
Venue/Organization	City	Country	Date
	CD Mexico	Mexico	2001-10-28	Event Details
Speakeasy Café	Seattle	USA	1999-10-28	Event Details

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