The Oscar Project Podcast
A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.
The Oscar Project Podcast
2.29 Filmmaker Interview with Tomás Orrego
September 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 29
In today's episode, I interview Tomás Orrego about his film "Fever," an experimental short film that was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Listen to hear about the bold design choices employed in the film, how the film evolved based on budget and time constraints, and how music and sound play a part in the film.
Books mentioned in this episode include:
- Guide by Dennis Cooper
- I Never Liked You by Chester Brown
Films mentioned in this episode include:
- “Fever” directed by Tomás Orrego
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari directed by Robert Wiene
- Dr. Caligari directed by Stephen Sayadian
- Bean directed by Mel Smith
- Dick Tracy directed by Warren Beatty
- Realm of Satan directed by Scott Cummings
- I Saw the TV Glow directed by Jane Schoenbrun
- The Last Year of Darkness directed by Ben Mullinkosson
- The Nightmare Before Christmas directed by Henry Selick
Follow Tomás on Instagram @fantomasengendro and check out his website https://www.tomasorrego.com.