Kibbler Film Spotlight

Today’s film spotlight focuses on the short film Kibbler, directed by Adlih Torres.

What is the title of your film and what inspired said title?

The title of my film is “KIBBLER”. The inspiration comes from dog food and how some folks say kibbles.

Tell us a little bit about the story and origins of your film.

I’ve been working on another film at the time but was told that it was complicated and that I needed to start with a much more simpler film, so I was with my dog and it was during the pandemic and I figured how could I make things interesting and then I started thinking about “I am legend” and it’s beginning scenes when he’s with his dog.

Any films or filmmakers that inspired this film?

“I am Legend” definitely inspired me. I also took Simmons belt from Wes Anderson mostly because of some of his shots is very centered and detailed but not colors the colors I took more from like an A24 kind of vibe.

What has the journey been like getting the film into production?

It was a bit easier because it’s low budget and at the time I worked at Best Buy so I was able to get some discounts on some equipment such as lighting, a camera and batteries. I made my own gels out of plastic and acrylic paint. I had some stuff such as the gas mask from previous spray painting hobbies, so I just looked up a lot of pictures on Pinterest as well, started creating my own mood boards, searching film stills etc. so I guess the budget wasn’t as low, it was a fun experience, especially figuring out how to make the story inside the apartment only, without having to film outside.

One thing you learned from this project?

Every story is worth telling, no matter how simple or complicated it is.

How can folks find you and your film online?

I can be found on Instagram as @adlih_bites and on YouTube as Adlih Torres.

Any last pieces of advice for fellow filmmakers?

Don’t get frustrated with creating something, I’m still working on that advice myself. Puke out the words and the story and then go back to review. But don’t let anyone tell you your stories are too complicated and that you shouldn’t even do them. Screw those people, you make those stories. They’re YOUR stories, not theirs. So tell them.

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