-Who is Dianne Lang?
Let me introduce myself. I am a photographer/filmmaker from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Do you remember the exact moment you fell in love with cinema?
Of course, I fell in love with cinema instantly when I was nine years old and Mum was taking photos. I just had to have that camera. Mum eventually bought me my own camera. It was hard waiting to get the photos developed, as I didn’t know if the photos were good or not until I had them developed. Finally, the digital age arrived, and I could instantly see if the photo was good or if I needed to take a few more photos to get the right one.
-Tell us about your projects.
Bye Bye Baby
My Music Video “Bye Bye Baby” was created because of my love for dance. My friend Lisa had written and performed a great country song which fitted perfectly. The Sunny Coasters Line Dancers agreed to dance for me. Sue Ravenscroft, their teacher, agreed to choregraph a line dance and then “Bye Bye Baby” was born. My brother, Bill Clarke, cracks the whip. Gayle and George Ward who live near a small Queensland town of Maryborough, filmed their cattle, and bad boy Ron Annis played the guitar.
This song is a typical country song – about Love and Relationships, exploring the intricacies of romantic love, heartbreak and finding a soulmate. In this case the character has had enough and is saying goodbye to her current lying, money-grabbing, back-stabbing, cheating, two-timing boyfriend. She is now searching for her real teddy bear, one who is a big, strong, sexy, caring and a cuddly kind of guy.
I am the Producer and Director of my film “Bye Bye Baby”. The exciting part is that I have entered this music video into both the “Original Song Section” and the “Music Video Section”, and it seems to be going well in many International Film Festivals.
Kev Franzi – Works 80 Years in the Film Industry HD
I viewed one of Kev Franzi’s cinematography shows at his movie museum theatre near Kenilworth. Immediately, I knew he was an excellent subject for a documentary. My documentary “Kev Franzi – Works 80 years in the Film Industry HD” was produced when Kev reached his 80 years in the film industry at 94 years of age. He is so passionate about his work and is a fascinating character with a great depth of knowledge, so I had to show him to the world.
This is a brief story of Kev Franzi’s life through my lens, working in the film industry for 80 years. It was Kev’s father who gave him a camera that started Kev on this career path at 13 years of age. Ian Mackay, who undertakes the interview, talks to Kev about the highlights of his career.
Years in the Film Industry.
I am now seventy three years of age, but I was nine years of age when I had to use my Mother’s camera, which makes it sixty-four years of love and dedication for the film industry. This is nothing when you see Kev has worked for eighty years in the film industry and he is still so passionate about his work. He likes to exhibit items in his movie museum and loves to explain how they work. Kev’s movie museum is a collection of cinemagraphic equipment and memorabilia that he has used.
-Which Director inspires you the most?
Steven Spielberg inspires me the most as he does different types of films and has won many awards. Some of his films that inspired me are:
Jaws 1975
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982
Jurassic Park 1993
Saving Private Ryan 1998
Spielberg is known for his diverse filmography.
Steven Spielberg is widely regarded as one of the most influential and popular directors of all time. His films have received more than 150 Academy Award nominations, and he has won three Oscars for Best Director. Spielberg’s movies connect internationally with audiences, earning him a reputation for not only entertaining films but also for creating emotionally powerful stories that connect with viewers.
-What do you dislike about the world and what would you change?
I’m concerned about how younger generations are showing less respect for society and often neglect basic manners. The increasing toxicity and negativity are troubling, with people frequently backstabbing one another out of self-interest. If we address these issues, perhaps we could reduce crime and violence in society. I’m also bothered by how people are constantly on their phones, choosing screens over real conversations. If this continues, we risk losing the art of meaningful dialogue.
-How do you imagine cinema in 100 years?
There’s no doubt that cinema will transform in ways I can hardly imagine over the next century. I expect artificial intelligence to play a major role, with many films created by advanced AI software—so sophisticated that audiences might not distinguish them from those made by humans. As production costs drop, we’ll likely see a surge in the number of films produced. This evolution could signal the end of traditional movie-going, as people watch films at home. Perhaps one day, viewers will even be able to step inside and become part of the movie themselves.
-What is your impression of WILD FILMMAKER?
I have been very impressed by how many people have been interviewed by WILD FILMMAKER and the standard of the interviews e.g., the interview of Virginia Spano about her novel “Perfumes and Scratches”. I am intrigued by the investigation led by Andrea Greco who during the investigation of the murder, is forced to confront his own past. Two narrative layers coexist between the murder investigation and the life of the protagonist.
WILD FILMMAKER generously provides filmmakers like me the opportunity to share our voices, images and be heard. I am deeply grateful for this support.
