Who are you?

I am Anya Zulueta, a 21-year-old Filipina filmmaker.

Summarize your job in a sentence.

Selling products by telling stories.

Which best matches your motto at work?

* Demanding
* Fun
* Innovation
* Perseverance
* Open-mindedness
* Other

What was your dream job when you were a child?

I was introduced to musical theater at a very young age and as a child I remember finding myself most comfortable on a stage watched by a huge audience. My biggest dream was to be a Disney princess. Not in an unrealistic 5 year old way but actually wanting to voice and sing for a Disney princess.

Which films would you post on AdForum.com to represent your work?
The Adventures of Kiki and Ken, Recess, The Bicycle Crew, Yolanda Moon’s “Leaving Soon” MV

Where do you get your inspiration from?
People.

What are you the most proud of recently in your professional life?
After graduating from De La Salle College of Saint Benilde’s digital filmmaking course in October 2013, my thesis film went on to be screened at various film festivals including the Manhattan International Film Fest. I began working at Go Motion Productions as a Creative Associate whose work scope included editing, camera work and assistant directing for TVCs and AVPs. I then became a Production Manager and writer-in-training and am currently under a lateral transfer to work as an in-house writer. I recently directed my favorite local band’s newest music video that is currently being screened on Myx and MTV Philippines.

What annoys you the most from clients?
The inability to understand the importance of time in order to create quality work.

More awards to come this year I hope, which ones do you want and why?
Cinemalaya has been a dream of mine since my interest in film began.

How much of an artistic license can you get away with?
In general? Well, I was never one for rules and norms so I’d say you could push an artistic license beyond limits. So long as it is purposeful, you can get away with it.

How much freedom should a director be given?
It would depend on the context. I think that film directors should be given infinite freedom in telling a story. Commercial directors however, would be an entirely different case.

You are shooting a TVC in a faraway land and can only bring 3 crew members from home, Which ones?

Not including postproduction? Director of Photography, Production Designer and Assistant Director

What makes a good story?
A good story will make you think and feel.