30/04/2008

What is your background and how did you become a producer?
Oana Giurgiu: I’m a journalist and I have worked as a television reporter since i was a student. Then I become a TV producer and also started producing TV commercials and music videos. One day I was asked to join a film crew as location manager. I did it because I wanted a professional change and thought film would be fun. The film was The Death of Mister Lazarescu [+lire aussi :
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What is your company’s production philosophy?
We want to produce interesting films, which appeal to the public and have international potential.

How do you choose projects? What qualities must a project have to catch your attention?
A good story and a talented director will always catch my attention. But I would go for it only if I picture myself working with a nice person. I trust my instincts and I love people that have something to say and who believe in their work.

Do you have international perspectives involving co-producing with other European countries?
Yes, there are projects in which we are planning to involve European co-producers, as well as projects that will remain only Romanian productions.

With which countries do you co-produce the most?
France and Germany.

How do you feel about being selected as a Producer on the Move 2008?
I’m honored, I’m looking forward to making new friends with whom to exchange good as well as bad production experiences.