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Interview with Filmmaker Karla Eduvia
Posted by: Natasia Rose on September 14, 2010. 9/14/2010- by Vanessa Geiger
Karla Eduvia is a filmmaker who has just completed her documentary about lesbian youth, and coming out. The film is called Lesbian Angels. I sat down with Karla to get a bit more insight on her current project, as well as her journey to get there.
VG: What sparked you to feel compelled to make this documentary, and where do you feel your motivation was derived from?
KE: I came across a few lesbian documentaries that lacked of a positive and uplifting side. I ceased the opportunity to then show a whole new side of our lesbian world.
VG: How do you feel your documentary stands out from other lesbian documentaries, and films about coming of age, and coming out? What message are you trying to relay to your viewers.
KE: I feel that my documentary is another strong source of positive information and will contribute to a whole new gay society that may need that kind of support regardless of age.
VG: Your stylistic approach to your documentary is that of a fast moving music video; which you also do. What inspires you to mainly focus on the music side of life, and how does that translate into your documentary?
KE: I try to keep it on a fast pace with music and poetry interlaced so it stays very entertaining while sending a message.
VG: When, and how did you realize that filmmaking was your main creative outlet for what you had to say?
KE: I came to realize that filmmaking was going to be another outlet of mine about 10 years ago. I was a singer in a rock band and decided to begin to make my music videos.
VG: What do you feel is lacking in the LGBT community when it comes to the portrayal of us though the media, and entertainment industry?
KE: I feel that the media still resentful to show us as equals and to use us as role models.
VG: Do you feel as if we are being accurately depicted as we progress and become more apparent in the film industry, or do you feel as if what is being released is enhancing, and feeding into stereotypes?
KE: I think we get a little bit of both.
VG: What are some of your fondest memories of making your documentary and what made you pull your hair out?
KE: The most interesting memories that I will take with me forever it was to see all these women in front of the camera saying they were a lesbian. My hair was pulled out when I heard that one of the girls in the film had died in fatal car accident.
VG: Was there any point during filming that something came up that made you look at things from a different perspective?
KE: Not really, I had a clear plan of what I wanted to capture.
VG: How do you feel about the major players in the entertainment industry that are gay, but not out?
KE: I feel that if you are a major player and not out you’re just denying yourself. You only live once and every happy minute counts.
VG: What would you say to Queen Latifah if she was in front of you right now?
KE: Wanna star in my film?
VG: What plans do you have for future projects; do you have anything in the works as of now?
KE: Yes, we begin to work on “Boys Code” another documentary on the male youth gay community.
VG: What advice do you have for aspiring filmmakers?
KE: To just go for it because every and all perspective are interesting.
VG: How do you feel about the overturning of Prop 8?
KE: I feel that justice will prevail soon enough.
VG: What female role model did you have growing up, that you still draw inspiration from?
KE: My mother and grandmother.
VG: Who’s on your “if I could for one night” list, and don’t say Angelina Jolie.
KE: Katherine Heigl
VG: What do you think is the difference between Jelly and Jam?
KE: Ha ha, is this a real question? 
VG: Where are you going to party this Halloween and what are you going to dress up as?
KE: West Hollywood, as Doctor as always!
VG: Is there anything you would like to add Karla?
KE: Let’s party!
For more information on Karla and her documentary, check out http://www.karlaeduvia.com
Vanessa Geiger is a writer, journalist and founder of Alpha Girl Productions. You can learn more about Vanessa at http://alphagirlproductions.blogspot.com
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You are here: Home » Commentary » Interview with Filmmaker Karla Eduvia
Interview with Filmmaker Karla Eduvia
9/14/2010- by Vanessa Geiger
VG: What sparked you to feel compelled to make this documentary, and where do you feel your motivation was derived from?
KE: I came across a few lesbian documentaries that lacked of a positive and uplifting side. I ceased the opportunity to then show a whole new side of our lesbian world.
VG: How do you feel your documentary stands out from other lesbian documentaries, and films about coming of age, and coming out? What message are you trying to relay to your viewers.
KE: I feel that my documentary is another strong source of positive information and will contribute to a whole new gay society that may need that kind of support regardless of age.
VG: Your stylistic approach to your documentary is that of a fast moving music video; which you also do. What inspires you to mainly focus on the music side of life, and how does that translate into your documentary?
KE: I try to keep it on a fast pace with music and poetry interlaced so it stays very entertaining while sending a message.
VG: When, and how did you realize that filmmaking was your main creative outlet for what you had to say?
KE: I came to realize that filmmaking was going to be another outlet of mine about 10 years ago. I was a singer in a rock band and decided to begin to make my music videos.
VG: What do you feel is lacking in the LGBT community when it comes to the portrayal of us though the media, and entertainment industry?
KE: I feel that the media still resentful to show us as equals and to use us as role models.
VG: Do you feel as if we are being accurately depicted as we progress and become more apparent in the film industry, or do you feel as if what is being released is enhancing, and feeding into stereotypes?
KE: I think we get a little bit of both.
VG: What are some of your fondest memories of making your documentary and what made you pull your hair out?
KE: The most interesting memories that I will take with me forever it was to see all these women in front of the camera saying they were a lesbian. My hair was pulled out when I heard that one of the girls in the film had died in fatal car accident.
VG: Was there any point during filming that something came up that made you look at things from a different perspective?
KE: Not really, I had a clear plan of what I wanted to capture.
VG: How do you feel about the major players in the entertainment industry that are gay, but not out?
KE: I feel that if you are a major player and not out you’re just denying yourself. You only live once and every happy minute counts.
VG: What would you say to Queen Latifah if she was in front of you right now?
KE: Wanna star in my film?
VG: What plans do you have for future projects; do you have anything in the works as of now?
KE: Yes, we begin to work on “Boys Code” another documentary on the male youth gay community.
VG: What advice do you have for aspiring filmmakers?
KE: To just go for it because every and all perspective are interesting.
VG: How do you feel about the overturning of Prop 8?
KE: I feel that justice will prevail soon enough.
VG: What female role model did you have growing up, that you still draw inspiration from?
KE: My mother and grandmother.
VG: Who’s on your “if I could for one night” list, and don’t say Angelina Jolie.
KE: Katherine Heigl
VG: What do you think is the difference between Jelly and Jam?
KE: Ha ha, is this a real question?
VG: Where are you going to party this Halloween and what are you going to dress up as?
KE: West Hollywood, as Doctor as always!
VG: Is there anything you would like to add Karla?
KE: Let’s party!
For more information on Karla and her documentary, check out http://www.karlaeduvia.com
Vanessa Geiger is a writer, journalist and founder of Alpha Girl Productions. You can learn more about Vanessa at http://alphagirlproductions.blogspot.com
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