The first Moana movie was a giant hit for Disney and became part of the cultural lexicon. Now, as the second film approaches, there were some pretty big shoes to fill. Luckily, Dana Ledoux Miller, the first Pasifika woman to co-write and direct a Disney animated feature, was up to the task. Miller brings a unique and powerful perspective to the film, drawing on her deep reverence for her Samoan heritage and her experiences growing up in Hawaii. I was incredibly excited to sit down with her to talk about the movie, which comes out on Nov. 27. Let's dive into the interview. Our Interview With 'Moana 2' Filmmaker Dana Ledoux Miller No Film School: What were your favorite movies growing up? How Did they inspire you to become a filmmaker? Dana Ledoux Miller: My first love was theater. That's where I first experienced the rush of exploring my own emotions through a character's lens. There was something so liberating about experiencing the full range of emotions in a safe space—as someone else—when feeling those same emotions in real life seemed terrifying. I lived for that kind of escapism and creative freedom, but by high school I always instinctively knew that life as an actor wasn't for me. Thankfully my friends started introducing me to films like Requiem for A Dream, Memento, and Rushmore, and I fell instantly in love with the idea that I could shape and craft and feel from the safety of the page or behind a camera.NFS: Can...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 29 November, 2024