Channel Frederator Blog

Self described weird kid Ian Jones-Quartey’s film “Unfair” is as hysterical as it is brutal. He learned early to roll with the (literal) punches, and as a result, has stories and talent to spare.

Channel Frederator: Where do you draw your inspiration from for your films?

Ian Jones-Quartey: I think that real life is probably the best inspiration someone can get! I like to do my commutes to work on the subway without being plugged in to an iPod. It sounds crazy but all of my best ideas have come to me from noticing something about my surroundings that I wouldn’t have if I were distracted. I think the best characters are usually the ones people make based on their friends. The way people interact is a really interesting thing to explore.

CF: What has influenced your style the most?

IJQ: I try to shy away from the term “style” and just say “the [Read more…]