Check out our exclusive interview with movie director Patrick Pizarro. This young and rising star with a promising career, is one to keep your eyes on! For now dive into his new movie: g2, which he wrote and will soon direct.

Set primarily in Miami, among the city's Cuban-American community, "g2" is the story of a Cuban government agent on a mission to infiltrate a Miami-based Cuban exile group. Elements of action, romance, and intrigue aside, the story is really about relationships; father and son, man and woman, and that between friends. The story also delves into the issues surrounding the choices we make: should we follow the dictates of our chosen lives, or those of our hearts?

.:: OUR INTERVIEW WITH PATRICK PIZARRO ::.

Q - First off, what's G2 the movie about?
A - g2, in a nutshell, is a about a Cuban government agent who's sent on a mission to Miami. He's sent over to infiltrate a local Cuban-American group and keep tabs on the new head of that group. During the course of his assignment however, he inadvertently develops a father/son relationship with this man. This, of course, ends up complicating things for him.

Q - What was your inspiration for the film?
A - My inspiration for the film comes from a couple of different things. When I got out of film school, I was in "now what" mode for a little while before I began to take an interest in my roots, Cuban heritage, etc. (It's not uncommon for a first timer to take on a project that to some degree is close to he/she. Something they have a familiarity with.) I had remembered one of my assignments from my Intro. to Screenwriting class where I wrote about an assassin who got to know his target and later saved his life. I took the gist of that and wrote "g2" from it.

Q - What is the message that you are trying to send with this film?
A - The message(s) I hope g2 sends it's audience: There are various I think, but I"ll try to pinpoint some: Prejudgement, or making up your mind about something before getting a chance to know it. Perceptions, how people perceive things and the forces that mold, shape, or change them. Obligations, and how some people feel the need to pursue things even when they've lost faith in them.

Q - How is the project coming along?
A - The project is coming along well. We're currently in pre-production and securing our financing. The crew we've rounded up thus far is top notch and we've made important contacts with local production professionals and services. Casting is going really well as far as allowing us to combine established name talent with highly talented newcomers. More on that later.

Q - When do you expect the film to be released?
A - As far as a release goes, our plan is to take it out to the film festivals next year. Whichever distributor takes on the film I imagine will schedule it's release shortly thereafter.

Q - How can we find out even more about this film and its progress?
A - You can always check out our website at www.g2themovie.com. We'll be doing updates practically every other week/every week as the pace picks up. There's also contact info at the site where you can e-mail us.

Q - If you were offered the opportunity to live your life as another film person (actor, director, etc.) who would it be and why?
A - OOH. There's a lot here. Orson Welles (without the excess) because I would've loved to have a fraction of that genius. Walt Disney, because his achievements run the gamut: from animation, motion pictures, and television all the way to theme parks. And I'll throw in George Lucas too. Much like Disney, he's been able to make a huge impact on our culture and our lives. And he also gave us Princess Leia's twin bun hairstyle.

Q - If you could work with any person in the film industry, past or present, actor, director or writer, who would it be and why?
A - I would love to work with Harrison Ford. Working with Han Solo? Could you imagine that?! You know you've made it when you can say that.

Q - You've been hired to remake "Casablanca" who do you cast in the leads?
A - If hired to remake Casablanca... Hypothetically speaking, it might be fun to cast, let's say... Bruce Willis as Rick, and Sophie Marceau as Ilsa? What do you think?

Q - Of all the movies you have seen, which are your favorites?
A - My favorite movie list is always changing - always adding stuff. If I had to limit this answer to my one-time favorite, inspired-me-to-get-into-filmmaking movie, then I'd have to say "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark".

Q - What question are you just waiting to be asked?
A - What question am I waiting to be asked? I want someone to come up to me and ask: Can I invest in your film? Ha. If only it was that easy. Well it is, but only if your last name is Spielberg.

Q - Anything else you want to say to our readers?
A - For a parting comment: I'd like to thank everyone for reading this interview and taking a moment to get to know me and this project. It is my sincere hope that by making this film, we can get Miami on the independent filmmaking map for real and show people that there's a lot of talent down here in Miami. I know that some indies have already been made here, but we're going to be different: we're going to surprise a lot of people. I'm pretty sure of that. And when all is said and done, we'll hopefully be in a good position to help other "up and coming" locals get their shot as well.

Official Web Site: www.g2themovie.com