The “Last Night” team is a group of mostly SFU alumni and friends working out of Vancouver.
Sarah answers a desperate call in the middle of the night from her best friend Jamie.
We had the opportunity to show Last Night at our 2017 festival - tell us a bit about the journey of bringing this film to life
“Last Night” was the first movie I made after film school. It was an important story for me to tell, and required I dig deep and challenge my abilities as a filmmaker. It was written, filmed, and edited in the after hours of a hectic work schedule, and probably the hardest short I’ve had to make.
What was your biggest victory with this project?
Being able to let it go.
What was your hardest lesson learned?
The longer you wait between projects, the harder it gets to make them.
Where do you look for inspiration?
The independent film community in Vancouver.
What's a favourite piece of Canadian media for you right now?
A clip online called “Picnic in the Park with Leonard Cohen,” where the famed musician recalls beating Pierre Trudeau in a thumb wrestle.
What are you working on now? And what's next for you?
I am directing a 3D animated series for Wildbrain Studios, and developing a short film about reconnecting with one’s roots.
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