The biggest challenge of being an actor\director\ screenplayer is…
As a director, the biggest challenge is surrounding myself with people who believe in the projects I propose, and staying persistent in cases of budget issues, technical problems, authorizations, etc.
Choose an Actor, Choose an Actress...and now choose a story you would like to direct or play with both of them:
Would choose Frédéric Pierrot and Sylvie Testud to act in a story set in the daily life of a French psychiatric hospital, with Sylvie Testud as the patient and Frédéric Pierrot as the chief doctor.
Who’s the first Aritst that let you understand you wanted to be an Actor\ director\screenplayer?
David Cronenberg is the Director that make me want to express myself through Cinema. Watching « Crash » left me captivated by how he handled a complex psychoanalytic subject.
What really excites you artistically or emotionally?
I appreciate that the subject is addressed in a particularly offbeat and creative way. A film is a complex entity, where sound, editing, image, acting, etc. are inseparable.
Marlon Brando said “Never confuse the size of your Paycheck with the
size of your talent”. Do you agree?
I don’t feel concerned about that question, as I’ve never made a fortune with my films yet !
Have you ever been discouraged by someone about your life\career choices?
Yes, my mother doesn’t understand why I invest so much financially in a film.
Do you think is harder for a woman being a Filmmaker?
Being a woman makes it more complicated in every field, which makes the challenge even greater.
Do you think that Fame and money could easily change your own Vision as a Filmmaker\actor\screenplaye?
Yes, it allows you to build trust with producers and better pay those around me to succeed in making a film.
Who’s the Movie star that made you dream for the first time?
My first movie star as a kid was Bambi !
Make a wish about your career…
I wish to sell my last script and have another director execute it.
Talking about cinema\Showbusiness, how hard is to remain completly
honest to yourself as an artist?
I have no experience in showbusiness; receiving awards is gratifying, but it hasn’t yet led me to meet major producers.
The Film you have loved the most?
I love "The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola because cinematically, it's a masterpiece at every level: every shot is significant, the editing is very effective, the colors and lighting are beautiful, the performances of the actors are exceptional, the storyline always keeps you on edge, and you can understand the Sicilian immigration in the city of New York, which city I love.
And now, don’t be shy….the one that annoyed you the most?
Recently, I watched some AI-generated short films; everything was very literal, without emotion, without subtlety—a mere illustration of the prompt, uninteresting result. AI can create beautiful images, but the text interpretation was entirely one-dimensional. It’s a poor use of the tool by the artist.
Your biggest artistic goal is…
My artistic goal is to raise public awareness of humanistic causes.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
I’m a psychologist and I love it as well as being an artist.
How important is to be rewarded as an Artist?
I was very happy to receive the award for Best Feature Documentary from the Hollywood Gold Awards for my film « Little Pile of Things 1 & 2 ». We’ll see what happens next, especially with its distribution…
Do you have regrets?
Yes, not having met Leonard Cohen.
What’s the messagge you wanna express through your
art?
To preserve our freedom of thought.
The biggest challenge of being an actor\director\ screenplayer is…
Getting the best take
Choose an Actor, Choose an Actress...and now choose a story you would like to direct or play with both of them:
Claire Danes and Matt Damon. Some sort of semi bio pic but nothing like Citizen Kane
Who’s the first Aritst that let you understand you wanted to be an Actor\ director\screenplayer?
When I saw Christopher Guest in Waiting for Guffman I immediately understood that some aspect of my life would involve acting.
What really excites you artistically or emotionally?
Music
Marlon Brando said “Never confuse the size of your Paycheck with the size of your talent”. Do you agree?
Yeah. In this industry its really easy to get ripped off, especially if your talented.
Have you ever been discouraged by someone about your life\career choices?
Absolutely and I am so happy my film has won some awards and my work has been published in so many magazines.
Do you think is harder for a woman being a Filmmaker?
Yeah. That's what it seems like.
Do you think that Fame and money could easily change your own Vision as a Filmmaker\actor\screenplaye?
No. Once I have an idea in my head I'm pretty steadfast about it.
Who’s the Movie star that made you dream for the first time?
Drew Barrymore in EverAfter
Make a wish about your career...
I wish to be more successful
Talking about cinema\Showbusiness, how hard is to remain completly honest to yourself as an artist?
I do my best to keep it real and so far it's been fine.
The Film you have loved the most?
I don't know if there is any particular film I have LOVED the most but I really enjoyed Detroit Rock City back when it came out.
And now, don’t be shy….the one that annoyed you the most?
Oh my! There are so many. I can't even pick one.
Your biggest artistic goal is…
Just to keep at it.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Racecar driving.
How important is to be rewarded as an Artist?
I think creating the art is more important then getting rewarded for it.
Do you have regrets?
No.
What’s the messagge you wanna express through your art?
A bit of existentialism with some grit and urban coldness.