Godchaserz - United States
1. Your project has entered in our festival. What is your project
about?
Brinson:
It's about 5 young men who use the vehicle of Hip Hop and faith to
change the world around them. True stories told by all 5 of us.
Will
Thomas: It's a film following a group of rappers who refused to
follow the grain by promoting drugs, sex and cars. They are
challenging people to chase after the goodness of God, the things
that will last forever.
2.
What are your ambitions with your project?
Brinson:
I desire that this story reach the masses and create a demand for
streaming services to use our company to tell more stories in the
future.
Will
Thomas: To expose the world to an underground culture of people
shaking the foundation of our youth.
3.
Tell us something about your shooting? What pleasantly surprised you?
Brinson:
Most of the shooting were over a decade in the making, not knowing it
would create this documentary
Will
Thomas: We shot this film in the middle of Covid-19 lockdown.
So we had to do most of the interviews via zoom calls, it was
different and not our preferred way to shoot but it turned out
working out great for us in the end. We were able to spend more
time talking with people and it made it easier to stay safe.
4.
For what group of spectators is your film targeted?
Brinson:
Fans of the hip hop culture would enjoy this story also those who
enjoy the fortitude of men in their purpose.
Will
Thomas: People who know nothing about Christian hip hop.
Most people do not know such a genre exists but it does and it's
something truly fascinating to see.
5.
Why should distributors buy your film?
Brinson:
According to sales of hip hop and all things about the culture this
should be an easy decision for distributors. The demand for this type
of content is alway met with overwhelming support.
Will
Thomas: Current Hip Hop has defined my generation's music. This
film redefines it for the next generation.
6.
How would you specify your work? What characterizes your film?
Will
Thomas: Good question, I would say "transparent".
We didn't come into making this film to tell the story we wanted to
tell. We came into this film, letting the story tell itself.
7. Why did you decided to become a filmmaker?
Will
Thomas: When I was young I was always acting in plays my mother and
father would put together for public schools throughout Jacksonville,
Florida. So when I got older, it was just natural I would
follow in their footsteps.
8.
Who is your role model?
Brinson:
As a rap artist I would say Stephen Wiley, Andre 3000, and the guys
from GodChaserz Entertainment. As a filmmaker the great Robert
Townsend and George Lucas.
Will
Thomas: As a filmmaker, Christopher Nolan, as a DP, Roger
Deakins hands down.
9. Which movies are your favorites?
Why?
Brinson:
I have a wide range of favorites. Avengers Endgame: as far as the
long term storytelling that climaxed into everything I wanted as a
viewer. Kung Fu Panda took an old concept from 70s/80s kung fu movies
and remade a great story.
Will
Thomas: The Dark Knight and Scario. The story of the Dark
Knight was about the battle of ideals, if pushed will people turn
evil. As for Scario, every shot was gorgeous.
10.
Where do you look for inspiration for your films?
Brinson:
I look at the world around me and see the needs of the people and
that inspires me to create.
Will
Thomas: My life is my biggest inspiration. There's
nothing I have faced thats not common to people everywhere.
Love, struggles and pain is something everyone goes thru.
11.
Which topics interest you the most?
Brinson:
I have always gravitated to sci-fi films and animation. But with our
film I think the spirit of man and it's destination afterlife
interest me the most.
Will
Thomas: Films that deal with gray areas. I am fascinated
with films that do not have a single answer. I like films that
challenge belief systems or go against standardized thought
processes.
12.
What do you consider your greatest achievement in your career?
Brinson:
As far as film making it would be my body of work behind the scene
with Will and making this film.
Will
Thomas: This film. It was one of the toughest to do
during the pandemic, it challenged me to step out of my comfort zone
and do something unique.
13.
What do you consider most important about filming?
Brinson:
I would say the end result and the emotion a film brings out of the
audience. I'm still impacted from films I seen in the 80s so I
understand the long term effects of film.
Will
Thomas: Sharing new ideas to the audience, to challenge their
belief system.
14. Which film technique of shooting do you consider the best?
Will
Thomas: The editing. This is where the magic happens especially
when shooting documentaries. At this stage is where you build
the story.
15.
How would you rate/What is your opinion about current filmmaking?
Will
Thomas: I wish people would stop focusing so much on the gear
they own and more on the story they are telling. I have used
Red and Arri cinema cameras on several projects, yes they are
beautiful equipment, but without a good story it's all meaningless.
Brinson:
I would need more films under my belt to give my full opinion. But,
the new tech that is used now can make filmmaking and content
creation fun and easier than times past.
16.
Who supports you in your film career?
Will
Thomas: My family and my guy Brinson Wright
Brinson:
My family, Will Thomas, and my fans who have supported my music from
over the years.
17.
What are the reactions to your film? (opinion of spectators, film critics,
friends and family)
Brinson:
The support has been so overwhelming. People say they laughed, cried,
had a lot of fun watching the film and it touched their soul.
Will
Thomas: This film has challenged people's purpose in life.
So many people have told us how they have lost their faith but now
they are coming back.
18.
Have you already visited any of the prestigious film festivals?
Brinson:
No I haven't but I am looking to being apart of them one day.
Will
Thomas: Not yet but I will in the near future.
19.
What are your future plans in a filmmaking career?
Brinson:
I have many other films that I would love to see come to the screen,
I look forward to working more with Will Thomas. Keep your eyes on
GodChaserzDoc.com and GodChaserz.com.
Will
Thomas: I'm currently working on 3 more feature length
documentaries and a full feature length fiction film. Im hoping
to have them ready to go in 2023-2024.
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