Ep126 - Vladimir de Fontenay, Writer-Director Imogen Poots Film, ‘Mobile Homes’

Creative Principles

As a photographer turned filmmaker, Vladimir de Fontenay started shooting on Super 8 to learn about filmmaking. Eventually, he made a short, also called Mobile Homes (2013), which would guide him to the new film, which stars Imogen Poots. Because of the short, he was able to get into festivals, meet producers, and connect with the future stars of the film. The official description reads, “A young mother drifts from one motel to the next with her intoxicated boyfriend, and her 8-year-old son. The makeshift family scrapes by, living one hustle at a time, until the discovery of a mobile home community offers an alternative life.” The original idea came when the director was driving and noticed a mobile home being transported. He realized the struggle to find a home was a universal need. Soon, characters started to materialize within his mind. In this interview, Fontenay discusses images that stick with you, the struggles of storytelling, his appreciation for 'The Florida Project,' his the method in which he dives into a character’s mindset, and writing universal stories. If you enjoyed this interview, join thousands of viewers for the new YouTube series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: http://bit.ly/2FARJz5