Let’s start with Patricia Anne Isgate, independent film producer and owner of British production company Southern Rising Productions and co-owner of Southern Belle Pictures. His film Latin Quarter has been creating quite a stir with its eclectic cast and theme. Latin Quarter begins filming in the UK this spring.

Tell us about your latest exciting project, Latin Quarter:

“The film is based on the memoirs of Pablo Picasso’s lover, Fernande Oliver. The story follows Picasso and his friend Carlos Casagemas during their early years in Paris and the tragic end of Carlos, who was the catalyst that splintered the mind of Picasso and gave birth to Cubism, filming on location in the UK in March. We hope to be as close to heritage as possible and will take a grassroots approach to production to create an intimate atmosphere for the actors. “

And do you have some high profile names working on the movie?

“Indeed! We have some incredible actors involved with fantastic films under their belt: Q’orianka Kilcher (The new World), Avan Jogia (Victorious), Oliver Phelps (tea Harry Potter films), Golden Globe winner Amanda Donohoe (The Madness of King George), John Ratzenberger (the Toy story films), Kevin Sorbo (Meet the Spartans), Dean Cain (Out of time)and Oscar winner Martin Landau (Ed Wood) lyricsAZLyrics.com. Everyone is passionate about the project. Writer Gary Van Haas (The Ikon) has painted an intriguing look at the world and mind of Pablo Picasso. “

Will you use new filming techniques in the field?

“We will build on a traditional approach to develop new and ingenious ways of telling the story. I find that ‘tried and tested’ methods tend to be the most effective way to communicate with the audience. However, we are always looking to push the limits of tradition in order to set a new standard. “

“We will definitely be experimenting with movement and light to create the feel of an early 1900s Paris. We want the audience to feel like they have gone back in time with the story rather than looking at it from a third person perspective.”

Has the project helped you raise your profile as a film producer?

“A leading producer latin quarter it has been a challenge and a wonderful opportunity for me. There has been great enthusiasm for being associated with this project. I think everyone involved will benefit from the experience. “

What’s next on the horizon for you?

“I hope to start production in One more day later next year. One more day is a daring indie thriller set to be shot in the UK. Then there is the project that I have been championing for years with my producing partner Tammi Sutton called My prisoner an incredible true story, set during WWII, written by the boy who lived through it and grew up to tell the story 60 years later. We hope to shoot that project next summer.

Will you be taking the film onto the festival circuit?

I will definitely apply to the festivals. Competing with the movie would be great, it’s like a rite of passage for an indie movie. Without the festival circuit, the indie scene will be lost. It is where artists congregate and are inspired by their universities. If we don’t support and get involved in festivals, the underground independent movement will fade and the industry as a whole will stagnate. Festivals are very valuable to the independent community. I can not wait.”