1. What is your producer's intention?

A good producer helps the director execute her vision and that is my main intention of producing. As a producer, I am attracted to stories that speak to me in ways that are unexpected. Stories that I would not think to direct myself.

2. Since there are two producers in the film, can you share which aspects you are taking care of? (Can touch a bit more about on set, how did you work together with the director who is also the main actress?)

For Barbarian I mostly did the creative producing and the production of the film. I tried to help Mui flesh out her ideas into script form and helped put the team together, including the cast. During production, because Mui was acting, in a way I had to be the eyes for her and check each shot. I would joke with her that if the film was good, it was because of me, but if it were bad, then it's her fault 😛.

3. What was the biggest challenge you faced during production?

The biggest challenge was always executing hard scenes. We had a night scene on the beach which was tedious because of many elements involved: shooting at night by the beach, moonlight, tide, extras, safety issues because we didn't want anyone to be swept away by the current. And time. We had to finish before sunrise.

We also had an action set piece by the pier that was complex, but all in all, it was a smooth shoot. Covid derailed our initial plans, but we planned around those issues.

4. Review of the film?

I cannot review a film I produced lol. Of course, I am a big supporter and believer in the film, and I am proud of Mui and the team. I am looking forward to working together again.

5. Any other things you would like to talk about? (Related to the movie)

Making films is a hard thing to do anywhere in the world, so to have made one in these circumstances is just a great learning experience.