Exclusive Audrey Genevieve Holland Interview on 'The Snow Princess'

Read our exclusive interview with director Audrey Genevieve Holland, who’s set to release her new short film ‘The Snow Princess.’ Besides helming the seven-minute stop motion animation movie, which has been featured in over 30 film festivals worldwide and has won numerous awards and critical acclaim, Holland also wrote, produced and edited ‘The Snow Princess.’ Previously, Audrey worked for DreamWorks Animation SKG on several features including 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'How to Train Your Dragon,' as well as Laika Entertainment on 'Coraline' and 'MoonGirl.' Her short film 'The Snow Princess' follows Gwyneira, the Snow Princess, who has longed dreamed of entering the Land of Spring, but once she has finally arrived there, she realizes she must be careful what she wishes for.

Written by: Karen Benardello


Shockya (SY): Your new animation short film ‘The Snow Princess,’ which you both wrote and directed, follows the Snow Princess Gwyneira, who falls into the land of spring after spending an eternity dreaming of living there. Once there, Gwyneira realizes that you have to be careful what you wish for. Why is that message so important for viewers to learn?

Audrey Genevieve Holland (AGH): Because it’s true! And because sometimes it’s better to learn harder life lessons through a seven minute film and a stop-motion puppet, than to have to live through them ourselves.

SY: ‘The Snow Princess’ was inspired by both Tim Burton’s ‘Vincent’ and Dr. Seuss. What is it about their work that you find most appealing?

AGH: {laughs} I could write a whole dissertation on why I love the work of both Tim Burton and Dr. Seuss. The short answer is that I grew up with both of their works around me and I’ve always related to the whimsical tales of the outsider.

SY: After appearing in over 30 film festivals around the world, ‘The Snow Princess’ has won several awards. What was your reaction when you found out the movie was continuously being honored by the film community?

AGH: It’s the highest compliment to be so continuously appreciated. I’m so flattered.

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