ANUP THAPA

DIRECTOR OF IM/PURE

Nepali born Now living Brisbane, Australia. Working as a certified Enrolled Nurse and Filmmaking is my passion. Studied Filmmaking in Brisbane, Australia.

Your project has entered in our festival. What is your project about?
My project is an intertwined tale of biblical character meets Nepalese mythological characters that is linked to human emotions.

What are your ambitions with your project?
 To be able to represent Nepal as a strong contender for filmmaking.

Tell us something about your shooting? What pleasantly surprised you?
We went to shoot remote location in eastern Nepal where our production went for over midnight but there were still a crowd where mother carrying little kids and waiting for our actor to meet them which surprise me that Nepali crowd still have the same love and dedication to our films similar like in my childhood.

For what group of spectators is your film targeted?
Mature aged group other than Nepalese audience.

Why should distributors buy your film?
My film is a unique tale where all the genres mix such as thriller, horror, family drama, suspense, mythology, and karma. As the world hasn't seen Nepalese folklore where this story is just a surface level so I feel like it's time to introduce it to the world.

How would you specify your work? What characterizes your film?
I believe in good scripts and my actors have succeeded my expectation. It is a story of every village in Nepal.

Why did you decided to become a filmmaker?
Film is my life and since childhood I have always been attacked towards the cinema and it is a way to create my fantasy and bring it to real life

Who is your role model?
Filmmakers like: Mike Flanagan, David Fincher, Jonathan Demme, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Dipendra K Khanal, Shiva regmi.

Which movies are your favorites? Why?
Silence of the lamb, Bonnie and Clyde, Pashupati Prasad, Hush. 
I enjoy top notch serial killer movies with a plot twist

Where do you look for inspiration for your films?
My childhood and Nepali folklore.

Which topics interest you the most?
Strong LGBTIQ+ stories, Mythological and folklore characters with female lead.

What do you consider your greatest achievement in your career?
When I decide to study filmmaking.

What do you consider most important about filming?
Scripts, lighting, and sound.

Which film technique of shooting do you consider the best?
Directing.

How would you rate/What is your opinion about current filmmaking?
I am always critical about my film but this one is almost perfect. 8.5/10.

What can disappoint you in a movie?
When crew and cast think more about finance then passion.

Who supports you in your film career?
My partner.