On this episode of the Film Sessions Podcast, we are excited to feature Kevin Novoa Piñeiro:

“I am a smartphone indie filmmaker. I was born in Spain, but I am currently living in Poland. With zero budget and very minimalistic filmmaking resources, I have directed five short films/documentaries so far (“EXtress”, “La voz de Galicia (The voice of Galicia)”, “The Mauve Pansy”, “Navidad poscovid (Christmas post-Covid)” and “Packed Up”).

All my productions have been shot using a smartphone. I have written and directed all the short films, starring most of them as well.

I have been highly influenced by iconic filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch or Paul Thomas Anderson. I am interested in all the filmmaking genres, types and processes. I continue learning self-taught. I am especially interested in the surrealism movement and I really like the usage of allegories and symbolism in the movies. My favorite film is “Eyes Wide Shut” by Stanley Kubrick.”

This episode was hosted by María Chirinos, a Podcast Host at the Student World Impact Film Festival, and produced by Mark Leschinsky, the Festival Director of the Student World Impact Film Festival.