An Interview With Kelly Sarri:A Perfect Combo Of Director & Editor
I am an LA-based director and editor with demonstrated experience in the film industry. My signature style is the combination of live-action footage with motion graphics.
Where are you located?
Los Angeles
What is a quote that summarizes everything you’re about as a filmmaker?
“If your dream only includes you, it’s too small.”
– Ava DuVernay
What inspired you to start creating films?
I think it was a drive I had in me. I fell in love with editing and then I knew that this is it!
Who most inspires/influences you currently and why?
Other people. Letting yourself able to listen to stories with empathy and respect makes you open to creativity and gives you the drive to release that in your art.
What is your favorite film of all time?
Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit.
As a creator, what do you find to be the thing that most drives you?
This is a complex question that I am still looking to figure out. I think there is an energy that every artist acquires that they need to release in a way.
What is your absolute dream in life?
As a filmmaker, I would love to be able to tell stories that align with me but also collaborate with other fellow filmmakers to help them tell their own stories. Ideally, I would love to direct the Poison Ivy feature. That would be the best thing ever!
What’s your most recent project?
TrackStar: Let Him Hurt
What is your role(s) in the film?
Director and Editor
Who is the director?
Me – Kelly Sarri
What is the film’s genre?
Music Video
What inspired you in how you went about this project?
Kyla’s vision to make the setup of the video as a video game was the starting point and then I followed that and made sure that it fought with her aesthetic and that of the song. We wanted to be a real-life video game vibe and tried to balance the sci-fi with an organic aspect.
What was the most fun portion of this entire production?
The creativity in the editing room! I was able to try things and see if they work. The post-production part has its own magic for me.