What are the values and ethics that guide you as a producer? Can you provide a specific example of how they apply to your filmmaking process on and/or off-set?

I’ve been known to espouse many isms that grow on the people around me. Fundamentally, one of my guiding principles is that 99% of producing a film comes down to getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment, working on the right tasks.

Victor LordApril 26, 2023

What has drawn you to producing independent films? What skills and experiences do you bring to the task?

I’ve been drawn to produce indie films by my fiercely independent nature, and the gratification I get from working as a close knit team. After working in various mediums and industries, I truly believe film to have an inherent benefit as an artform when it’s pursued independently, which fits me well.

Victor LordApril 12, 2023

What were your roles and responsibilities in your previous producing credits?

Some Are Born was my first feature film producing credit, which also came along with multiple other roles including Production Manager, Location Manager, and 2nd AD. My skill set as a versatile operations specialist filled in a lot of gaps for the film, but I would consider these as my primary producer responsibilities: operations management during pre through post,

Victor LordMarch 29, 2023

Where does The Oath fit in today’s market? Who is the audience you’re hoping to reach?

The Oath fits into today’s market as a popcorn flick on the surface, and a political drama underneath with a social movement baked in. Thrillers are included in the top 3 genres across all major audience demographics, which helps us cast a wide net for an audience.

Victor LordMarch 15, 2023

Describe your approach to developing this screenplay, as well as working with the writer/director as a creative team.

Bret Miller and I have been working together since our days at Michigan State University in the undergrad film program. We were among the most passionate filmmakers of the student body capable of thinking both creatively and logistically to work as a team.

Victor LordMarch 1, 2023

What is the current status of The Oath? How will the project move forward into production, from both creative and strategic perspectives.

Since originating the project, we’ve conceptualized the story, fashioned creative pitch material, written multiple versions of the script, and begun fundraising to a degree of success. What helped in our development was the AFM pitch competition, and bringing the film to the conference along with our completed feature. When distributors and agents asked us what else we had with us after assessing the quality of our completed film, we transitioned the conversation to The Oath. This helped us realize what we had, the gravitas of the project and how to best pitch it effectively.

Victor LordFebruary 15, 2023

How and why did you begin creating The Oath? What drives you, as a producer, to want to tell this story?

The Oath is a creation of myself and partners Adam Bussell and Bret Miller as the flagship project of our narrative production company, DYNMC Films. We’re committed to creating socially impactful, culturally relevant and stylistically unique narrative content.

Victor LordFebruary 1, 2023