Q: Do you believe in a higher power? (Love, God, Universe, Grace, Spirit, whatever.) Why? Why not?
A: I do. I have to put my faith in something outside of me. I think it may be an energy thing — if I put it out with my whole heart and trust that things will evolve as they are meant to — then they do.
Q: Why must you make films? (I mean, let's be honest, only a crazy person would choose to do it)
A: I feel the most alive when I am making movies. I came to it later in my life and when it revealed itself to me as my destiny everything finally locked into place. Directing is about your own unique way of seeing things and I love expressing my vision.
Q: If you were at a dinner party and had to pick one of these topics for the group to discuss (sex, politics, money, religion, death, food, reincarnation) -- what would it be and why?
A: Probably sex! But only because how we relate to one another fascinates me so much.
Q: If you could do anything for a living IN THE WORLD (besides a filmmaker) what would it be? ANYTHING.
A: Hmmmm I’d like to do good. Give back. I think teaching — something I’m passionate about.
Q: Make up a question for me to ask the next director I photograph. You can ask ANYTHING — just please be respectful.
A: What’s your favorite movie (i.e. one you’ve watched more than once) and like to go back to — and why?
Q: The last time you had deja vu? What does deja vu mean to you?
Hmmm.... I haven't had deja vu in a while but I love it when it happens. It affirms to me that this life is one of many and what is now may also one day be what once was and repeat again.
Q: When was the last time you laughed? What caused it? When was the last time you cried? Why?
A: My son was showing us a video and he kept saying 'oh shit' when things got crazy. He is 4 and not at all conscious of what he is 'really' saying. He was so proud to show us the 'fights' in the video and we all sat at the table and watched with him- while he narrated along, throwing in an 'oh shit' here and there. Oddly enough this was the last time I cried as well. At first it was a full belly laugh, silly giggle and then when I looked around at all of our (my little family's) faces the laughter turned to turns. Bittersweet, thankful, letting go of time tears.
Q: Lastly, tell the people about your next project and where they can see your work. Thank you!
A: Upcoming: Skin Deep (feature in development) Cricket (feature in development) Past feature Films: Brightest Star, Dial A Prayer. Both streaming on Netflix/iTunes. Showreel at www.maggiekiley.com