‘Always” Short Film Interview with Director Sam Zapiain and Writer/Producer Melissa Del Rosario

By: Amanda Guarragi The 2nd Annual Desertscape International Film Festival in St. George, Utah is a festival that celebrates filmmakers around the globe. People are encouraged to submit their short films and student films to the festival. The festival normally runs from July 29th to August 1st. This year, the short film Always has been selected for the program. I spoke to the creators of the film, Director … Continue reading ‘Always” Short Film Interview with Director Sam Zapiain and Writer/Producer Melissa Del Rosario

Desertscape International Film Festival 2020 Selection: “Always” Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  Always is a short film, based on real life experiences, directed by Sam Zapiain and written by Melissa MJ Del Rosario. It incorporates horror elements to cope with the illness of diabetes. There is an urgency in the storytelling because no one really discusses the struggle of living with diabetes. Its experimental use of painted images and rough editing, combined with the haunting … Continue reading Desertscape International Film Festival 2020 Selection: “Always” Review