INTERVIEW WITH
PATRICK RYDER
Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Patrick Ryder, I'm an award winning film maker, designer, full time dad and probably the biggest film geek in a 10 mile radius.
Film geek dads are alright in our books. How would you describe your movie B4 and why you made it?
It is a difficult film to pigeonhole really. First and foremost it is a story about love. It touches upon other subjects such as regret, loss... Oh and a little time travel too. I really wanted to make film with a solid underlying story which would throw the audience a few curve balls too.
What are the issues the film raise?
Fighting to get back someone you love is the biggest issue in the film, the depths and levels you would go. I find it quite a fascinating subject, especially how it can control and distort someone's inner beliefs and boundaries.
All sounds like serious stuff. Were there any funny stories or difficult moments in the filming?
My favourite story behind this film by far is that the two main leads 'who have since become my closest of friends' are now engaged to be married. So it is a true love story too
Aw sweet. What was the budget (of the film, not their wedding)? and where did you shoot?
The budget was about £600, we had a beautiful scored orchestral soundtrack created specifically for the film and some live instrumental recordings were actually created for that. It was filmed around Watford, Harrow and Ruislip.
As a filmmaker, do you have any strong influences? Be it people, genres or abstract?
Christopher Nolan is a huge influence, absolutely love his work and his dedication to projects. Also a massive Spielberg and Coen brother fan too. Memento, Jaws, Raiders are just perfect films.
Why do you like making short films?
Film is something I am slightly obsessed with. I love the creation process from writing, to casting to filming. Seeing an idea jump from the page to the screen is a truly magical experience and it just seems to get better with every film.
What is your favourite film?
Shawshank Redemption. It is a film that hits you at every level, and the ending still gets me everytime. It's inspiring.
If you were a dolphin, what would you say?
Can you tweet using fins?
B4 is the latest film from multi award-winning director Patrick Ryder. Rupert Shaw 'Christie-Luke Jones' (Red Sky/The Ice Field) is a man who has recently lost his wife Amanda 'Sian Abrahams' (First World Problem) who committed suicide, his life is tumbling out of control and he has lost his way. One day he receives a call from a mysterious stranger who promises him the chance to get his wife back. At first Rupert dismisses the caller and a prankster, but as things develop he realises maybe there is hope and maybe he can change the cards fate has dealt him.
Read reviews of Ryder's two short films, B4 and Coffee To Go @ www.ukfilmreview.co.uk
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