As we get nearer to the festival, we will be featuring the various filmmakers whose work will be screening throughout the festival.
Introduce Yourself: My name is Rocco DeVilliers. I produced and directed a picture called THE FLYBOYS. I wanted to make the kind of film that I would have loved as a twelve-year-old, but would still watch and enjoy as an adult.
How did you become interested in filmmaking? I became interested in filmmaking when I saw JAWS at the age of 5. I was lucky enough to grow up watching the films that Spielberg and Lucas were making 30 years ago. After STAR WARS and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK I was hooked for life.
Tell us about your inspiration and vision for the film: My grandfather, Don Novas, was a crop-duster in Blackfoot, Idaho. I have very fond memories of spending summers with my grandparents and playing at the local airport with my cousins. We would play in my grandfather’s Twin Beech and make up all kinds of adventures. That was the inspiration for THE FLYBOYS.
What were some of the biggest challenges in making and completing the film? Some of the biggest challenges involved shooting an action film with minors on a low budget. Working with kids has many challenges. The hours they can work per day on the set are limited. We also had to do a lot of stunt work on the picture. I wanted to shoot this film the old-fashioned way – with real stunt men performing real stunts. I wanted to avoid CGI and special effects work as much as possible. Everything you see in the film was done for real.
In the spirit of Jackson, what's your favorite Western? I love the American Western and the values that are often portrayed in them. I have many favorites, but I’d have to say my top 3 are: LONESOME DOVE – Incredible cast. Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones were fantastic. THE SEARCHERS – John Ford’s masterpiece. Brilliant cinematography. John Wayne was at the top of his game in this film. THE COWBOYS – Another classic. John Wayne with a bunch of kids on a dangerous cattle drive: What could be better.
THE FLYBOYS, produced and directed by Rocco DeVilliers, will screen at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 7th at the Teton Theatre.
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