For this year, Mooney said, she and her daughter selected the a full twelve movies they were interested in and then chose the finalists together last Friday. “We sat down and watched the trailers,” she said, referring to the previews. “Then we checked what works for my daughter’s schedule and picked them,” she said. Mentioning a love for documentaries, and saying this genre provides viewers with new information, Mooney said she they’ll be taking in six this year at BIFF.
When asked whether she prefers movie theaters or film festivals, Mooney said film festivals are more appealing. “It’s a different group, more fun”, she said, “It’s a totally different atmosphere.”
Mooney said her favorite feature of BIFF is the presence of film producers. She recalled a film she watched last year during BIFF, a documentary, and mentioned it was “unbelievable” how the producer of the film was there after the show to answer any questions.
For the future, Mooney said she is considering volunteering at the festival and recommends friends and family to stop by and enjoy their time there. She also said she and her daughter definitely want to make their attendance together “a tradition,” and hopes many others will follow their lead.