Redwood Student Lopez Creates Soundtrack For Festival

The Larkspur Youth Film Festival will spotlight some amazing local talent on April 29. Among the local film makers is Corte Madera's Nick Lopez, 15. A Redwood High School sophomore Nix as he likes to be called, will present his music video City of Music.

Following is a Q&A with Nix:

• How did you hear about the festival?

One of my camera operators told me about it

• How did the idea for the film come about?

I wanted to emulate the life of a struggling musician, down on her luck, and how just some encouragement can go a long way. When I was writing the song, I had already envisioned this video. I was lucky to have collaborated on the song with a rapper who lives in Virginia, who shared the same vision.

• What were the challenges of making the film?

Timing was a major challenge, because we wanted to shoot most of it at night, but we needed a little light for the picture to come out good. It was also difficult because I had to lip sync to my singing from the recording, which is something I had not done before. It was strange to do that in front of an entire camera crew.

• What's the best part of being a film maker?

I really enjoy seeing how the film comes together to make the final product. I am happy to be working on more music videos for my music, and hope that will continue for years to come.

• Would you like to pursue a career in movies? In what area?

Although pursuing a career as a singer is my main goal, I really want to learn more about producing music videos, because I had so much fun with this project. I find the whole process as exciting as actually writing the song, because you can further convey your emotions and love for the song in your video.

• What's your favorite movie?

I love the Austin Powers movies

• Who's your favorite actor/director?

My favorite actor is Eddie Murphy, he is too funny.