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
2.37 Filmmaker Interview with Daniel Salas
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Season 2
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Episode 37
In today's episode, I interview Daniel Salas the director of the experimental short film "WIRED," a surreal look at the impact technology can have on a person. The film was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Listen to hear how the film changed in the editing process, some of the challenges in shooting the film in just three days, and the importance of the sound supporting the visuals of the film.
Books mentioned in this episode include:
- Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith
Films mentioned in this episode include:
- "WIRED” directed by Daniel Salas
- Videodrome directed by David Cronenberg
- MK Ultra directed by Joseph Sorrentino
- Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch
- Mulholland Dr. directed by David Lynch
- Paris, Texas directed by Wim Wenders
- Eraserhead directed by David Lynch
- The Fly directed by David Cronenberg
- The Elephant Man directed by David Lynch
Follow Daniel on Instagram @des_alas for updates on screenings and festival selections this fall.