Q&A With LA Film Prize Top 20 Film 'The American Dream'

Louisiana Film Prize Festival is October 9 through 12. Here's a closer look at one of the Top 20 films, "The American Dream."

"The American Dream" is a drama directed by Jason Barry. We asked Chris Colbert, who also worked on the film, about this short film.

What is your film about?

It is a story about a young Irish Couple who come to America to fulfill their dream of work success and happiness. All is well until one spouse has an affair and it goes horribly wrong from there

What kind of message are you trying to get across in your film?

Please watch your loved ones who may be unstable or have a history of depression. If they need help then GET THEM SOME HELP. Do not let things spiral out of control until someone gets hurt

Where in Northwest Louisiana did you film?

Shreveport – Pie works (provenance) and The Haven Subdivision

What were your impressions about Northwest Louisiana, specifically the Shreveport-Bossier area?

Great place to shoot a film!!!

Would you film in this area again?

Absolutely

$50,000 is on the line! What do you plan on doing with the money if you win?

Investing in the development of the Feature “The American Dream”

Why should someone vote for your film?

Because it has such relevancy in today’s world and because the Cinematography was very good and the performances were amazing!!!

Additional thoughts:

Thank you for your interest in Louisiana Film Prize!!!