Meet the Finalist: Chen Lu, "Destination"

What inspired you to become a filmmaker?

Urge to use visual and auditory stimulations to tell stories that matters to people.

What's is your all time favorite film? Why is it special to you?

Life of Pi, the film that pushed to to realize that cinema is the best means and a combination of all forms of art for storytelling

What tips would you give aspiring filmmakers who are just starting their careers?

Keep creating but don’t get caught up in the hardship of the work. Keep giving yourself some room for relaxing and think about what really motivated you into filmmaking in the first place. Being a sustainable and passionate filmmaker is more vital than being the best filmmaker.

Follow the artist on social media:

Instagram: chenlufilm Personal website: chenlufilm.com

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