Interview with director Patrick Cheung (TIME)

Patrick Cheung’s short film from Hong Kong “TIME” played to rave reviews at the November 2016 Under 5 Minute FEEDBACK Film Festival. It was the winner of “Best Music” at the festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Patrick Cheung: I love timelapse especially hyperlapse and I really wanted to make one film for Hong Kong with this shooting technique.

MT: From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

PC: I spent around 1 year from the idea to the finished product to make this film.

MT: How would you describe your short film in two words!?

PC: Patience and Shock.

MT: What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

PC: The most difficult part is day and night jumping because I needed to shoot in the exactly same spot every shot.

MT:…