At The Movie Buff we are always on the lookout for indie filmmakers and their creations. We had the chance to chat with Bridget K. Brule about her debut film “ACE AF” and her future plans!
Can you introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Bridget K. Brule. I am a twenty-six year old woman from Toronto, Canada.
How did you become interested in filmmaking? Who are your influences?
I first got into filmmaking after seeing the injustice in the industry, specifically after a show I was very passionate about which had a female ensemble got canceled. This got me moving in writing and creating material that creates a space for people who are not used to seeing themselves on screen. My main influences in filmmaking are Edgar Wright and Olivia Wilde. These two I draw on stylistically while most of my story inspiration comes from music.
You have a unique YouTube format in that you take the time to explain filmmaking aspects. Are you self-taught, or did you learn this in school?
I have never had formal instruction in writing or filmmaking. I attended art school for two and a half years for drawing and painting with an intention to pursue comic books. What I have learnt of both writing and filmmaking up till this point is self-taught.
We loved ‘ACE AF.’ What was your inspiration in making it? What do you hope others will get out of watching?
“ACE AF” was fully a passion project. I came out as Asexual and Biromantic in 2017 and instantly saw the lack of representation in the media. I desperately wanted to do something about it. [My hope is] that people watch the film and realize that Asexual people have an experience most people do not understand and that we deserve to see ourselves in the spotlight.
Can you talk about your process? How big is your production team, problems you encountered etc.?
The production of “ACE AF” was extremely minimal. It was me, a gimbal, the actors in the scene and maybe one other person on hand. I handled everything myself from casting (through Facebook groups), scheduling and editing. There were minor hiccups with extras not showing up and needing to order a last minute light for a night shoot, other than that it all went rather smoothly.
I first got into filmmaking after seeing the injustice in the industry, specifically after a show I was very passionate about which had a female ensemble got canceled.”bridget k. brule
What are your hopes for the film? Did you submit it to any film festivals?
As of now I have no plans for the film. As it was my first venture into working in that kind of setting (with actors) I am grateful for the experience and ready to continue on with new projects.
Do you have any projects that you are currently working on?
I just finished a pilot script that I hope to be shopping around in the next few years. As I am attending film school come October I will be postponing fully diving into the film and television world until late 2022 at the earliest.
Do you have any advice for aspiring indie filmmakers?
Just get started. Write anything. Shoot anything. Find material that you want to see and create it because that will resonate with someone else as well.
Toughest question – what is your favorite movie(s)?
“Scott Pilgrim vs the World,” “Booksmart,” “Pride and Prejudice” (1995), and “Baby Driver.”
You can follow Bridget on Twitter @BridgetKBrule and subscribe to her YouTube channel here!
