We Found Something Film Spotlight
Today’s film spotlight focuses on the feature film We Found Something directed by Jesse Heisel.
What is the title of your film and what inspired said title?
The title of the film is We Found Something. I wanted the title to create intrigue. A mystery that can’t be solved until you watch the movie.
Tell us a little bit about the story and origins of your film.
While Ted and Maxie are on a rock climbing trip to help conquer Ted’s fear of heights, they find an unknown creature in the woods. They film their adventure and their footage is later discovered and compiled by an unknown person.
I’ve always been a fan of found footage movies. I wrote and directed a short found footage horror film in college and still consider it to be one of my best works. I’ve been wanting to make a creature feature for some time, so I felt this film was the right time to bring back my found footage skills.
Any films or filmmakers that inspired this film?
The Blair Witch Project is a big influence. I still consider it to be one of the best found footage horror films ever made.
What is the goal of the film for you?
The same goal as every other filmmaker; finding distribution. I’m happy to say I have achieved this goal.
What has the journey been like getting the film into production?
We made We Found Something during the pandemic, so resources were limited. Hollywood may have stopped making films, but I didn’t. I ended up funding the entire production with my own money. I hired fellow filmmaking and acting friends as my cast and crew. We filmed the entire movie in 4 days. I then took on the responsibility of being the whole post production team. It took me roughly 6 months to edit the movie. In total, the production was about 11 months worth of work.
One thing you learned from this project?
Improv was heavily used in the movie. I learned that as long as the actor knows their character; they will be able to pull off any scene given to them.
How can folks find you and your film online?
We Found Something will be distributed by Wild Eye Releasing and will be available on DVD and Digital September 27.
Wild Eye: http://www.wildeyereleasing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeFoundSomethingMovie Website: http://www.jesseheisel.yolasite.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAgAMaR8ZDQ9Do3bOWVc2Q
Any last pieces of advice for fellow filmmakers?
Always treat your cast and crew with respect. Even if you are the writer, director, producer and editor of a film, you still can’t do it alone. Make sure your team knows you appreciate them.
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I have had the privilege of appearing in a few of Jesse’s films. He’s a brilliant young director, and really brings out the best from his cast and crew.